Housing Development for Somali Families Investigated
A proposed housing development for Somali American families in Lakeville, Minnesota is under state investigation for allegedly collecting over $1 million in fees without progress....
Black Man Reflects on Education Disparities and Legacy
A personal reflection on witnessing low Black enrollment in college and how being an outsider can indicate leadership potential rather than inadequacy....
HUD Awards $500K to HBCUs for Housing Research
HUD awarded $5.5 million to Texas Southern University and North Carolina A&T to establish housing research centers, part of Biden's $6 billion HBCU investment....
Killer Mike on Greenwood Bank for Black and Latino Communities
Killer Mike discusses his involvement with Greenwood Bank, a financial institution specifically designed to serve Black and Latino communities....
Delaware Community Prosperity Virtual Summit
Delaware Community Prosperity Virtual Summit brings together federal agencies and partners to discuss revitalization services for rural America....
Malcolm X on Black-Owned Businesses: Build Our Own
Malcolm X advocates for Black economic independence through community-owned businesses and self-reliance rather than dependence on others for employment....
JSU’s Wilcox Appointed to Jackson Preservation Commission
Mayor Chokwe Lumumba appointed JSU's Dr. Heather Wilcox to Jackson's Historic Preservation Commission. She'll advise on city landmarks and focus on minority community preservation....
Black Investment Group Transforms Chicago Communities
A proposal calls for wealthy Black entertainers like Jay-Z, Oprah, and Drake to pool $1 billion for Chicago community development amid rising violence statistics....
Black Business Ownership Opportunities
New AEO report reveals Black entrepreneurs face three key barriers despite high motivation: wealth gap, credit gap, and trust gap. Achieving employment parity could create...
Walmart & Warner Bros Refurbish Community Ballparks
Walmart partners with Warner Bros and suppliers to refurbish community ballparks across the US in anticipation of '42' Jackie Robinson film....
Empowering African American Men and Boys
New book by Dr. Oliver McGee explores empowerment strategies for African American men and boys through dialogue with prominent Black leaders and institutional partnerships....