T.I. and Tiny Open Affordable Housing Complex in Atlanta
NNPA NEWSWIRE — HipHopDx.com said T.I. had been actively involved in community initiatives through his Buy Back the Block initiative, investing over $2.7 million since 2017 to acquire six properties and plots of land in his Center Hill neighborhood. Hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny...
Black Non-Profit to Present Powerful Deaf Hip Hop Culture Production in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC artists, is proud to announce the return of ISM II. This groundbreaking production, under the visionary direction of Michelle Banks, is a...
Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper Co-Owners of Historic Chicago Theater
CHICAGO (AP) — Iconic music producer Quincy Jones and entertainers Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper are now co-owners of the historic Ramova Theatre on Chicago's South Side. Their ownership was announced Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Ramova has been closed for nearly...
A Black Woman is the President of Harvard University For the First Time in 400 Years
Nationwide — Claudine Gay has made history as Harvard University’s first Black president, a milestone in the prestigious institution’s nearly 400-year history. Gay, who officially took oath last September 29, has been serving as the 30th president of the prestigious institution since July 1. Aside...
Resilient Entrepreneur Relaunches SupportBlackOwned.com After Overcoming Debilitating Stroke
Nationwide — In an awe-inspiring tale of triumph over adversity, Herbert Lee, a Miami native, visionary website developer, and advocate for black-owned businesses, has relaunched the iconic platform SupportBlackOwned.com after a courageous battle with a debilitating stroke. After months of rigorous rehabilitation, Herbert Lee is...
Founder of Financial Literacy Nonprofit Gives Young Black Children $40K in Stocks and Books
Nationwide — Global Children’s Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) Co-Founders and Navy veterans, Prince Dykes and Chadrick Davis, have launched a kid’s book club that awards $40,000 worth of stocks and books. GCFL Co-founders newest initiative drive focusing on the emergence of practical financial habits beginning...
27-Year-Old Former Ramp Agent Makes History, Becomes Pilot For Delta Airlines
Nationwide — Justin Mutawassim, a 27-year-old African American pilot at Delta Air Lines, achieved his childhood dream of becoming a pilot at the same airline where he previously worked as a ramp agent. When he was 5 years old, Mutawassim’s interest in flying began on...
Tyler Perry Donates $2.75M to Cover Rising Property Taxes For Low-Income Senior Citizens
Nationwide — Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry is once again giving back to his local community with a $2.75 million donation to help low-income seniors in Atlanta cover their property taxes, ensuring they remain homeowners in their own communities. Perry, who was recently named the...
Meet the Founder Whose Program Prepares Black Scholars to Become Doctors
Nationwide — Dr. Lisa K. Brown is the founder of Perfected Papers Plus, specializing in helping doctoral candidates complete the dissertation process. In November of 2022, Perfected Papers Plus will host a Dissertation Writer’s Retreat, offering a professional dissertation editing, coaching, and mental wellness program…
Largest Network of Black Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Celebrates 13 Years With 2022 “Ladies That Lead” Conference
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, will continue its 13th-anniversary celebration with its highly anticipated Ladies that Lead Conference. The annual event, which is geared toward highlighting…
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