Black women entrepreneurs have a significant opportunity to secure much-needed funding through Block Advisors By H&R Block. For the first time, Block Advisors, the small business unit of H&R Block, is offering $100,000 in combined grants to support women small business owners. This grant is aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of raising capital faced by many Black women in business. The program, named Fund Her Future, aims to empower Black women-owned small businesses by awarding grants to five recipients. The grand prize winner will receive $50,000, while four finalists ..read more

The national Black Lives Matter organization filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County, alleging that a prominent left-leaning dark money group mishandled and withheld $33 million in funds, as stated in a legal complaint. The lawsuit, initiated by the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation on Monday, accuses the Tides Foundation of failing to fulfill its commitments and retaining control over donations intended for BLMGNF. Tax documents reveal that the Tides Center, affiliated with the San Francisco-based Tides Foundation, has historically served as a fiscal spon ..read more

Donald Trump and his co-defendants received a major break after the Georgia Court Of Appeals decided to hear an appeal on the possible removal of Fani Willis from the election interference case. On May 8, the three-judge panel decided to take the appeal which guarantees that Trump and his co-defendants will not go to trial before the November election. Judge Scott McAfee initially ruled that the defendants failed to prove that Willis benefitted from her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. However, he gave a ruling that Willis or Wade would have to step aside from the case. Wade r ..read more

The recently released 2024 State of Black Business report, sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs in America. Produced by the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, a partnership of the National Urban League and Third Way, the report underscores the persistent obstacles that hinder the growth and success of Black-owned businesses. Despite some growth in recent years, Black entrepreneurs continue to encounter systemic barriers in accessing capital, markets, and resources. While the number of Black-owned businesses with at least two employees increas ..read more

newsusa- Ongoing professional development for teachers is essential to meet the changing needs of today’s students, experts say, and further investment for teacher training is an opportunity to use remaining federal funds allotted to schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, many schools received funding through the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Fund, also known as ESSER; any funds yet unused must be committed by September 2024, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. ESSER was an unprecedented infusion of funds to schools, and using remainin ..read more

Kevin Keatts, the men’s basketball coach at North Carolina State University, and Alfred Jordan, the men’s basketball coach at Clark Atlanta University, have been named the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coaches of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. The Gaines Awards will be presented during the NSMA’s 64th awards banquet on July 1, 2024, in Greensboro, N.C. Keatts, the Division I winner of the Gaines Award, took NC State on a magical run through the postseason. After finishing the regular season with a 17-14 record, the Wolfpack swept five games in five day ..read more

Update: Ole Miss students who launched verbal attacks against and Black woman counter-protestor and  were removed from the fraternity Phi Delta Theta as a result of the clip going viral and the NAACP releasing a statement about the incident. University of Mississippi Chancellor Chancellor Glen Boyce, promised to launch a vigorous investigation into the behavior of students during a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus. During the protest at Ole Miss, a Black woman could be seen suffering vitriolic verbal attacks from White college students who mockingly called her “Lizzo” and “fat a–” an ..read more

Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs of South Fulton recently organized the Couture and Compassion Fashion Show, a creative event aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues. Gumbs, known for her commitment to community welfare, utilized her platform to address pressing concerns such as attempted suicides and domestic violence, which have been on the rise in the city. As the cultural and community affairs manager at ChenMed, Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs has spearheaded various wellness initiatives tailored for seniors in the Atlanta area. These programs encompass a diverse array of service ..read more

Black-Owned Town Named Freedom Could Be Reality TV Series A group of 19 African American families bought a 98-acre tract of land in rural Georgia in 2018 to create a freed state community just 130 miles from Atlanta to develop a relatively racially unfettered community for aspiring Black Americans. Freedom, GA was the brainchild of The Freedom Georgia Initiative founders Renee Walters and Ashley Scott for the purpose of offering a living standard that will serve as a ‘safe space’ for black families. A collection of 19 families who recently purchased nearly 98 acres in a small Georgia town 130 ..read more

Pinky Cole, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME 100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class, and surprised the graduates with a very special gift. In collaboration with Operation HOPE and One Million Black Businesses (1MBB), Pinky Cole will give every graduate of Savannah State University a membership to 1MBB and the class will receive $8.75 million dollars worth of in-kind services with Operation HOPE, which will include: Entrepreneurial Educational Resources Mentoring From 1MBB, Inclu ..read more