Today: November 22, 2024
Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto, Others Make TIME’s 2024 Most Influential List Nigerian music star Burna Boy and other influential figures of African descent like Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, have been named one of…
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund reveals large and widespread racial and ethnic disparities in health and healthcare across the United States. The report examined 25 measures of health care performance for Black, white, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian American/Pacific…
Abena Boamah-Acheampong, a Ghanaian-American CEO and former algebra teacher in Chicago, Illinois, founded Hanahana Beauty in 2017 to “increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability.” She had an educational background in education and psychology, but ultimately found her calling in entrepreneurship by launching her…
Participate in the TANTV X Bomesi conversation on how the media collective/network model supports, invests in, and builds collective power for BIPOC-led publishers, empowering local news and information to strengthen diverse communities while unlocking value for businesses through investment in Black-owned media.…
A report from the McKinsey Institute has revealed a sobering reality – there is virtually nowhere in the United States where Black residents experience the same quality of life as their white neighbors. The study looked at a wide range of metrics…
Beyoncé is using her platform and influence to celebrate the often-overlooked history and culture of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and ranchers in America. Through initiatives by her BeyGOOD philanthropic foundation, Beyoncé is providing support to Black equestrian programs across the country. BeyGOOD Executive…
The banjo’s journey began not in the mountains of Appalachia but across the Atlantic, in Africa. Its ancestry traces back to a variety of African lute-like instruments, brought over by enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and the Americas. In this new world,…
The 96th annual Academy Awards witnessed the triumph of black stars, breaking barriers and leaving their mark on Hollywood. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Kris Bowers, and Cord Jefferson took home prestigious Oscars, celebrating their exceptional contributions to the film industry. Da’Vine Joy Randolph:…
Adejoke Bakare, a Nigerian-born chef is the first black female chef in the UK to receive the prestigious Michelin star award. Bakare’s West-African-themed restaurant in London, Chishuru offers a diverse range of affordable West African dishes in an upscale setting. The restaurant…
In preparation for International Women’s Day 2024, I felt compelled to delve into the perspective of Black women colleagues in the media industry on the theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Although time constraints limited my reach, the insights I gathered illuminated a crucial…
