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DTLR retailers are big on community activations and giving back. On Saturday, July 13 the popular lifestyle retailer with over 250 stores in 21 states, hosted a community block-club event at its Camp Creek store, one of many community-based events the location is famous for. In collaboration with New Balance the highly respected brand introduced the […]

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Creating an Onramp for Black and Brown People to Participate in the Burgeoning Clean Energy Sector As the RECESS24: National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference approaches, excitement is building for an event designed to create an onramp for Black and Brown individuals into the booming clean energy sector. Taking place from September 9-11, 2024, […]

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The founding and final surviving member of the Four Tops – Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir – has died aged 88. The legendary group’s lead tenor and longest-performing member passed away at his home in Detroit on Monday, July 22. The reported cause of death is heart failure He was a founding member of the internationally renowned […]

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The leaders passionately emphasized Black women’s critical role in the upcoming election and shared personal stories about Vice President Kamala Harris that underscored her qualifications and leadership qualities. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Democrats and the rest of the nation are once again turning to Black women to lead the […]

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In a surprising yet increasingly common move, Microsoft has quietly dismantled its team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The decision, communicated via email to the affected employees on July 1, cited “changing business needs” as the reason for the layoffs. While the exact number of employees impacted remains unclear, the team’s lead didn’t […]

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Insights Marketing powered the 5th annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch presented by Smirnoff during Independence day weekend in New Orleans, LA. The all-white affair has become a staple during the 4th of July holiday celebration for Black women from across the country. Under the leadership of Insights Marketing, Founder/CEO Keshia Walker, the brunch […]

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The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will include 40 films. Among these 40,18 films have been nominated for awards in these four categories—Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Student Film. The festival will be held at Morehouse College on Sept. 17 – 21. This year’s festival promises a powerful fusion of […]

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VP Kamala Harris has been endorsed by several key figures in the Democratic Party. On the day President Joe Biden announced that he will no longer seek re-election, Harris picked up key endorsements. In his most recent statement, Biden said, “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris […]

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Photo credit: Brianna Devons Rolling out and Lexus have partnered for the remarkably dynamic “Live Up To It” program designed by rolling out to celebrate adventurous Black Americans breaking barriers in their respective fields while introducing the luxurious all-new 2024 Lexus GX. Kavata Swimwear founder Nate Fluellen and Oyster Expedition founder Woodie White are “living up to it” and inspiring others to […]

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Wendell Scott, former VP of Atlanta Daily World, Dies at 81. Wendell Southall Scott passed on July 6, following complications from a stroke a week earlier. He was 81 years old. Wendell was born on Dec. 15, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia. to the late Emel Julius Scott, Sr. and Annie Laurie Scott. He loved and […]

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change recently hosted BE LOVE Day 2024, introducing an inspired new initiative encouraging courageous acts to bring about change and overcome injustice and hatred in the U.S. and around the world. Following an impressive red carpet event that included, Dr. Berneice King, singing sensation and four-time […]

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Olympic track star Allyson Felix has taken on a new race; improving health outcomes for Black mothers. Her efforts have received a significant boost from Melinda French Gates, who has donated $20 million to Felix as part of a broader $1 billion commitment to uplift marginalized communities. Melinda French Gates announced the donation in a […]

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