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Memphis struggles as Supreme Court ruling fractures Black voting power, Five Charlotte officers resign over racist text competition to arrest Black drivers, Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million, Rep. Al Green targeted with suspicious powder letter amid election cycle threats, Black women seeking hair services increasingly turn to Ulta Beauty alternatives, Historic Fifth Ward landmark reimagined as community healing space, Houston school closures risk destabilizing Black neighborhoods, educators warn, October is Hoodoo Heritage Month: celebrating African American spiritual legacy, Hats by Bunn celebrates four decades of custom style in Harlem, Harlem mourns R&B legend Freddie Jackson, who reshaped quiet storm sound, MedHaul CEO wins inaugural $500K WellWithAll AI Prize for health equity, Black conservative TikTok creator says she was booted from GOP event in Texas, Black Enterprise launches XCEL Summit for Men registration

Omar's lawyers challenge DOJ search warrant in immigration fraud probe, Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI arrest, Philadelphia hosts One Philly HBCU Week with marquee football matchups Oct. 30-31, 10 Black scientists' groundbreaking contributions deserve wider recognition, 11-year-old overcomes rare genetic disorder, aims to lead children's hospital, Angela Stanton-King pitches herself as Trump's next White House press secretary, Black small business owners face economic conditions similar to COVID-19 era, ForbesBLK names 25 top Black-owned businesses to watch in 2026, Judge blocks Trump administration voter roll review policy, Early voting window opens: Black voters urged to confirm registration status, University of Florida professor creates Haitian Creole textbook to preserve language, Women of color file lawsuit over Tarrant County polling location cuts, Paul Robeson performed historic Othello opening on October 19, 1943

Building Bridges Education: Massachusetts festival opens $5M in HBCU scholarships, Morgan State claims top HBCU football ranking with four-game win streak, Black entrepreneurs drive $211.8B in gross revenue, prioritize community impact, Black business owners define success beyond profit, focus on opportunity creation, Camp Souled Out Dates brings music festival energy to DMV despite nor'easter, Lil Jon opens up: childhood eye injury sparked decades of determination, Black voters plan to turn out for early voting; registration deadlines fast approaching

NAACP Mobilizes for National Black Man Voter Day Saturday, Today's Pizza: D.C. Black Entrepreneurs Build Million-Dollar Carryout on Community Faith, HBCU Scholarship Opportunities Open: October 30 Deadline for STEM Award, Amber Guyger Released on Parole After 7 Years for Botham Jean Murder, Ticket Broker Sued Over 1,300 Fake Accounts Used to Snatch 7K Beyoncé Tickets, Capital B: What It Means to Be HBCU Royalty During Homecoming Season, Arkansas Congressional Race Could Break South's Historic Representation Barrier, Delta Community Credit Union Awards $25,000 in HBCU Scholarships, Google For Startups Black Founders Fund Supports Tech Entrepreneurs

Federal student loan limits threaten access to health, education careers, Hurricane Isaias hits Gulf Coast; Black communities face uninsured losses, Detroit's Black-led food co-op surges on community backing and $25K grant, Warnock secures $97.1M in federal STEM funding for 10 HBCUs, Tyreek Hill found liable for battery; ordered to pay $500K, Malcolm X monument unveiled in Annapolis with time capsule for 2076, Benjamin Crump to represent family of 9-year-old drowning victim, Xavier University announces accreditation for new HBCU medical school, Student loan borrowers get deadline extension for 1% autopay interest cut, NASCAR's Rajah Caruth named ambassador for Black-owned wellness brand, HBCU Radio Preservation Project receives $750K from Ford Foundation, Three children, teacher killed in Oregon elementary school shooting, Kalamazoo Promise scholarship expands to cover HBCU students

Southern University Power Outages Disrupt Classes for Second Month, Trump Administration Suspends Green Card Program for Microsoft, Adobe, and 6 IT Firms, Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Mortality in Black Women, Christopher Watler Named Board of Corrections Chair, Prioritizing Criminal Justice Reform

Nearly 40 new voting restrictions take effect for 2026 midterms, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac murder, CJ McCollum and wife launch estate vineyard business in Oregon, Philadelphia hosts six-day HBCU celebration October 26–31, State of Black Businesses symposium convenes today on challenges and funding, Chicago solar training program reaches milestone of 548+ graduates, Black businesses face $45 billion funding gap, global study reveals, Federal Task Force on Antisemitism launches tour in Southfield, Michigan, Senator Markey pledges SPARK Act will boost Black entrepreneur access to capital, Edward Waters University announces first on-campus dorm in four decades, Ije Nwokorie named Black British Business Person of the Year

Federal Agents Raid Omar's Home in Immigration Probe, Corporate Board Diversity Hits Decade Low Amid DEI Rollback, Onyx Impact Releases Propaganda Playbook to Combat Midterm Disinformation, Black Houston Asks: Can We Build Our Own Tech Corridor?, TSU, PVAMU Homecomings Bring Millions to Houston Economy, Early Voting Opens Today in Georgia; October 13–30 Window, Black Founders Raised $643M in Q1 2026—Strongest in Four Years, Black Organizers Shift Hip-Hop Voter Messaging Beyond Election Day, Commanders-Giants Overtime Tie Decided by Clock Management Gaffe, Miami Carnival 2026 Celebrates Caribbean Culture October 3–11, Texas Early Voting Starts Monday, October 19, Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling

Houston ISD takeover 'diminished, degraded, destroyed' schools, Federal judge halts deportation of man shot by ICE in Bronx, Viola Davis details shingles diagnosis; Black adults face higher complication risk, Druski secures equity stake in delivery platform Gopuff, 17-year-old McDonald's employee stabbed to death by coworker in Houston, Cash programs test new approach to Black maternal health crisis, Chris Spencer hosts Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men Oct. 21–23, Black women voters show 92% unhappiness ahead of midterms, Global breast cancer cases projected to exceed 3.5 million by 2050, Michael Jackson's iconic 'Thriller' jacket heads to auction, Tomi Adeyemi withdraws from NYCC as 'Children of Blood and Bone' movie nears, Feasibility of N-word usage as term of endearment questioned in Houston Defender

Trump Launches Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream to First WNBA Finals Since 2013, ICE Surge Targets Latino Communities as Midterms Near, Mayor Demands Halt, Tyler Perry's 'Gospel of Christmas' Brings Gospel Royalty to Netflix, First-Gen Nigerian Mom Opens Mathnasium Franchise, Shaquille O'Neal Takes Cybersecurity Seriously After Hacking Incident, Black Women Share Breast Cancer Journey Through New Books, Cutting Off Access to Money Has Been Weapon Against Civil Rights, Environmental Racism in Black Communities Demands Advocacy, Rebuilding Love After Black Women Lose Jobs to Federal Layoffs, NAACP New York State Conference Celebrates 90th Anniversary

ICE Officer Shoots Man in NYC Car; Child in Backseat Triggers Outcry, Kentucky State Basketball Player Released After Two Months in ICE Detention, Cornell Defendant Seeks to Remove Letitia James as Special Prosecutor, Black Media Leaders Meet on Advertising Landscape Opportunities, Black Women Face Higher Breast Cancer Death Rates, Summit Addresses Equity, Melanated Health Forum Centers Black LGBTQ+ Wellness Conversation Today, HBCU Homecoming Season in Full Swing; Morehouse Faces Savannah State, Black Girl Ventures, SBA 8(a) Program Open for Business Funding Applications, Goodr Grocery Stores Boost School Attendance in Georgia Schools, Gale V. King Honored at Executive Leadership Council Recognition Gala, 'Earn Your Leisure' Founders Announce Second Book on Wealth Building, 10 Things That Just Make Sense at HBCUs

ICE Crackdown Continues to Sweep Up U.S. Citizens Across D.C. Region, Justin Jones Calls Black Voters to See Larger Redistricting Fight, Christian Menefee Marks 250 Days Rebuilding Texas District, Serena Williams Honored with Signature Barbie Doll, Deon Cole Surprises Friends with Emotional Gift of Two Vehicles, BlackDoctor Launches First Medical Advisory Board of Eight Physicians, Social Security Administration Ends Alternative Work Schedules in November, Verne Allison, Founding Member of The Dells, Dies at 90, Bernice King Draws Parallels Between Nolan Wells and Her Uncle's Unsolved Death, Reading Is Resistance: Black Women's Literature Under Pressure During Banned Books Week

Trump Administration Launches Probe into Wells Fargo's Black Homeownership Programs, Study: Black Women Still Reeling from DOGE Layoffs a Year Later, Michael Jordan Gives UNC $10M for Social Work School in Honor of Mother, CAA Names Former NFL Executive Dasha Smith Chief Operating Officer, Study: Female AI Agents Paid 10% Less Than Male Counterparts, Prairie View A&M Gets $9.9M Federal AI Grant for Defense Research, Rep. Clyburn Warns Black Voters Not to Be 'Fooled' by Trump Before Midterms, Capital B Augusta Names Award-Winning Journalist Renetta DuBose as Founding Editor, Ava DuVernay Documentary '14th' Closes New York Film Festival Oct. 9, Journalist Georgia Fort Says Arrest Has Led Her to Self-Censor Reporting, Miss Universe Jamaica Shares Recovery Journey After Near-Fatal Fall

Amazon Settles D.C. Lawsuit Over Racist Delivery Practices, Black Community Wins Data Center Battle, Faces Gas Plant Threat, Black TV Executives Channing Dungey and George Cheeks Gain Expanded Power, R&B Legend Freddie Jackson, Quiet Storm Pioneer, Dies at 70, Black Women in Atlanta Join Firearms Training Groups Amid Political Fears, Cornell Students Rally Against University's Handling of Assault Case, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff's Rise to Become TV Drama, Terrell Owens Faces Defamation Lawsuit From Nolan Wells' Friends, Black Capital Platform Launches in London to Bridge Funding Gap, QuestBridge National College Match Offers Full Four-Year Scholarships

Supreme Court Term Opens With Voting Rights in the Crosshairs, Black Women Sue Texas County Over Cuts to Polling Places, Rep. Angie Nixon Pushes Back on VP Vance's Attacks, Civil Rights Activist, 87, Still Awaiting Justice After Brutal Home Attack, Black Voters Show Political Sophistication, Not Just Apathy in 2026, Five Black Americans Appointed to Leadership at HBCUs, NBA Foundation HBCU Fellowship Opens Applications Through December 5, ForbesBLK Names 25 Black-Owned Businesses to Watch in 2026, Rev. Al Sharpton Celebrates 72nd Birthday With Political Heavyweights, Isiah Thomas Returns to the Knicks Organization, Virginia Voters Face Chance to Restore Rights to Formerly Incarcerated, Former Education Secretary Rod Paige to Star in Mini-Biopic

GOP Redistricting Could Erase Six Black Congressional Seats Before Midterms, Todd Weaver Builds $1B Black Construction Empire from $4-an-Hour Start, Supreme Court Hears Landmark Climate Case with Clarence Thomas in Focus, Twin Doctors Return to Richmond to Lead Hospital ER They Dreamed About, Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal of Charity Trustee Ban, Black Surveillance Under State Attack, Advocates Warn, HBCU Football: Games to Watch This Weekend, Houston's Mature Singles Seek Dating Beyond Apps, Black Enterprise Celebrates HBCU Research Leadership, Black Entrepreneurship Grants Now Open for October Applications, Breva Thrive Grant Opens October for Small Business Boost

Former Deputy Acquitted in Killing of Black Airman Roger Fortson, Trump DOJ Drops 57 School Desegregation Cases, Threatens Decades of Civil Rights Gains, Arian Simone Launches 'Fearless Freedom' Book Tour on Wealth, DEI Fight, and Access to Capital, HBCUs Receive $174 Million Federal Funding Boost for Fiscal 2026, Noir Black Professionals Dining Clubs Launch in Houston, NIH Cuts Research on Race and Health Disparities Under Trump Administration, Black Women at Higher Risk for Metabolic Syndrome with PCOS, Research Shows, Fearless Fund's Tory Burch Foundation Partnership Offers $10K–$20K Grants to Black Women, Lee Patrick Brown: Born Today in 1937, Became Houston's First Black Mayor, Black Coffee Northwest: Seattle Community Hub Blending Brews with Activism, HerRise MicroGrant Offers $1,000 Monthly to Women of Color Entrepreneurs, Amber Grant Program: $10K Monthly + $50K Year-End for Women Entrepreneurs

Multiple States Hit Voter Registration Deadlines This Weekend, Amazon Settles D.C. Lawsuit, Refunds $7.25M to Ward 7, 8 Prime Members, Nurse Nicole Linton Convicted on Six Counts of Second-Degree Murder, AI Reshaping Employer Expectations for Job Candidates, Eddie Murphy to Star in First Scripted TV Series 'The Chairman', Tyler Perry Lists $57M Beverly Hills Estate Amid Puerto Rico Move, Houston Controller Investigates Mayor's Financial Advisor Over $127K Salary, Black Women Voters Show High Midterm Motivation Despite Economic Stress, Dr. Stacey Patton's 'Strung Up' Confronts America's Lynching of Black Children, Tennessee Halts Executions After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injections, Keisha Lance Bottoms Locked in Close Race for Georgia Governor, Former Dallas Officer Granted Parole in 2019 Murder of Black Resident, Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years Connecting Africa to the World

Final Hours: Register to Vote Before Sunday Cutoff, Thurgood Marshall Sworn First Black Supreme Court Justice—59 Years Ago Today, Comcast RISE Continues Support for Black-Owned Businesses, Anok Yai Dominates Paris Fashion Week in Stunning Tom Ford Ensemble, Anthony Anderson to Host BET Soul Train Awards 2026, Rep. LaMonica McIver Welcomes New Baby Amid Legal Battle, Black Enterprise Convenes 10th Anniversary XCEL Summit for Male Leaders, OWN Documentary Spotlights Black Women Volleyball Pioneers, More Than One in Three High-Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Co-Living Emerges as Affordable Housing Solution for Older Adults, Reginald Lewis' 'Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun' Resonates with Modern Entrepreneurs, Thrilla in Manila Anniversary Marks Ali-Frazier Immortal Rivalry

UNC Failed Black Students After Racist Attack, Advocates Say, Trump Administration Silences USDA Committee on Minority Farmers, Van Hollen Proposes Federal Jobs Program for Long-Term Unemployed, White House Proposal Could Strip Voting Access Grants for Disabled Americans, NYC Oversight Leaders Demand Decarceration in Overcrowded Youth Detention, NYPD Misconduct Payouts Approach $1 Billion Since 2018 Disclosure Began, Third Ward Leaders Press for Investigation of Columbia Tap Corridor Crime, Mississippi Senate Race Gaining National Attention as Colom Narrows Gap, Andrew Young, at 94, Leads Atlanta Peace Walk on Civil Rights Legacy, Protect College Sports Act Clears Senate, Codifies Athlete NIL Rights, Fred VanVleet's Return Could Unlock Rockets' Young Talent, East Harlem Businesses Hit Hard by Second Avenue Subway Construction

Trump Administration Bars Federal Student Loans for Low-Return Degree Programs, Disney Dreamers Academy Expands to Reach Middle School Students in Four Cities, Black Touring Artists Face Ticket Sales Crisis as 'Blue Dot Fever' Spreads, Houston Civic Leaders Challenge 'Apathy' Narrative on Black Voter Turnout, Lil Wayne Announces Engagement to 23-Year-Old Madi Cannon, California Enacts Voting Rights Protections for Communities of Color, James Meredith Entered Ole Miss on This Day, 1962, Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns AI Boom Creating Inflation Pressures, America's Oldest Living Person, Naomi Whitehead, Celebrates 116th Birthday, Feed the Soul Restaurant Grant Supports Minority Hospitality Entrepreneurs, SBA 8(a) Program Remains Key Federal Contracting Path for Black Businesses, Jasmine Guy Returns as Whitley Gilbert in Netflix's 'A Different World' Reboot

Wells Family Releases Cellphone Data, Presses Federal Investigation, Black Woman Incarcerated in Texas Builds Menopause Support Network, Harris County Voters: Check Suspense List Before October 5 Deadline, Project Row Houses Opens Southern Survey Biennial III in Houston Third Ward, Hawks, State Farm Pack 1M Meals at Annual Community Service Event, Divine Nine Members Access $5,000 Scholarships Through WGU Partnership, Nick Cannon Brings Unconventional Family to Netflix Docuseries This Winter, Augusta Residents Prioritize Disaster Preparedness Above All Local Issues, Houston Texans Drop Third Straight Game to Colts, Face Dallas in Week 4, Battle for Real HU Matchup Kicks Off October HBCU Football Season, Cheryl Polote Williamson Enstooled As Queen Mother In Ghana, Rare Harlem Renaissance Footage Brings Legends Back to Life 50 Years Later

Nor'easter Floods Northeast; Over 100,000 Without Power, Battle of the Real HU Sets Stage for Historic HBCU Rivalry, Converse's Ad Disaster Exposes Deeper Racial Competency Crisis in Marketing, Kansas City, Kansas Launches First Black Restaurant Week, Black Boys Code Launches AI Bootcamp for LA High School Students, HBCU Homecoming Season Runs Through December With Major Classics, Morgan State Launches Undergrad AI Degree Program, Access Gaps Persist in STEM Education for Black Students, Los Angeles Black Restaurant Week Returns September 18–27, DHS Internship Program Opens for HBCU Students in October, Best Buy Increases Investment in HBCU Talent Pipelines

Trayon White Bribery Trial Ends in Deadlocked Jury, First Black Woman Drone Academy Expands Tech Access in Texas, HBCUs Secure Additional $174 Million in Federal Funding, Michigan Declares Black Infant Mortality Awareness Week, Black Entrepreneurs Remain Underfunded in Venture Capital, Black Businesses Face Financing Gaps Despite Growth, Black Business Leaders Meet White House on Economic Power, HBCU Week 2026 Celebrates Seven-Year Legacy, Black Health Policy Faces Major Medicaid Cuts Impact, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Among Nation's Largest Black Businesses, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Opens Scholarship Window, Black Enterprise Celebrates 56 Years Covering Black Business

USDA Silences Minority Farmers Advisory Committee Under Trump, Benedict College Achieves Record Black Male Enrollment Surge, Five States Enact New Voting Rights Protections Amid Redistricting Crisis, Black Health Matters Drops "Health Equity" Language in Fight for Funding, Black Student Enrollment Gains Signal Momentum at HBCUs, HBCUs Get $1.86M Data Consortium Boost for Health Equity, City of Lights SoulFest Brings R&B & Jazz to Las Vegas This Weekend, Serena Williams Born on September 26, 1981, Black-Owned Beauty Brands Eye L'Oréal–NAACP Opportunity, Black Undergrad Enrollment Up Despite Selective School Setbacks, Studio Museum in Harlem Marks 1968 Opening as Watershed Moment

Hanging Deaths Spark Federal Demands for Investigation, HBCUs Get $174 Million Federal Boost, Totaling $612M in Two Years, Atlanta Doubles Paid Family Leave to 12 Weeks for All City Workers, Trump's China Trade Talks Carry Rising Stakes for Black Farmers and Families, Dave Chappelle Headlines Duke Ellington Theater Endowment Benefit Tonight, Garnet Coleman, Houston Healthcare Advocate, Dies at 65, 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture in First DreamWorks Original, Cobb County Schools Bans Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' From Libraries, AI Resume Screening Shows Stark Bias Against Black Job Applicants, Black College Grads Report Less Workplace Respect Than Non-Graduates, Black Nurses Remain Underrepresented in Leadership and Faculty Roles, Black Church Joins Debate on AI as 'Apocalypse' in Modern Society

Trump EPA Strips Pollution Limits, Threatening Black Communities' Health, DoorDash Ordered to Pay $131.5M for Underpaying NYC Delivery Workers, Howard University Launches National Search for 19th President, Ryan Clark's Pivot25 Media Lands Investment From Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Teachers Unions Press New York Gov. Hochul to Reject Federal School Choice Program, Houston Mother Seeks Justice After 5-Year-Old Killed in Road Rage Shooting, Women Positioned to Inherit Nearly $100 Trillion in Great Wealth Transfer, Breakthrough Gene Therapies Offer Hope for Sickle Cell Disease Patients, Virginia Teen Fights Food Insecurity Through HydroHarvest Initiative, Joah Bramwell Returns to Prairie View A&M Golf Program, Alexandria Honors 250 Years of Evans Family Legacy, Black Students Navigate Gen Z Career Challenges Despite Economic Pressures, Scholarship Honors USC Aiken's First Black Student Legacy

Federal Court Orders Missouri to Use GOP Map, Siding Against Voting Rights, Mellody Hobson, George Lucas Open $1B Lucas Museum in Los Angeles, Trump Administration Strips 760,000 From Obamacare Citing Fraud Concerns, Major Networks Unite Against Trump's White House Media Ban, HBCU Enrollment Surges Across North Carolina With Record Growth Rates, CDFI Fund Faces Uncertainty as Trump Seeks Program Elimination, Kirk Franklin Honored as XCEL Honoree Celebrating Music Legacy, Michelle Williams Returns to School, Sparks Conversation on Black Women's Education, Houston Sunnyside Community Loses Park, Demands Accountability, Gen Z's Iced Coffee Habit Could Derail Job Prospects, Experts Warn, Black Americans Face Elevated Brain Aneurysm Risks, Experts Say, Harris, El-Sayed Face Challenge Bridging Michigan's Black Voter Divide, Nolan Wells Family Continues Fight Despite Grand Jury's No-Charges Decision

Voting Rights Champion Angie Nixon Wins FL Senate Primary While Facing Trial, $694 Million Subprime Auto Lender Settlement Reaches D.C., Brings Relief, HBCU Enrollment Surges Again; 'A Different World' Reboot Arrives on Netflix, Senate Protects College Sports Act Threatens Black Athletes' Earnings, Black Women Fight to Be Believed About PMOS Symptoms, Seeking Medical Justice, N.C. A&T Community Mourns Senior Dorian Jackson, Lost While Saving Sister, Angela Alsobrooks Pushes Toward Historic Three Black Women in Senate, Harlem African American Day Parade Celebrates Black Business Legacy, Black Parenting Shift Embraces Gentler Discipline, Rejects Toxic 'Tough Love'

Insurance 'Redlining' Deepens Homeownership Gap for Black Families, Houston Black Churches Demand Community Benefit from AI Data Center Growth, Gen Z's Cashless Shift Upends Traditional Spending Psychology, Black Entrepreneurs Eye Record Fortune 500 Representation Milestone, Fearless Fund Backs Black Women Entrepreneurs with Striver Grant, Voting Rights Threats Reshape 2026 Midterm Landscape, Comcast RISE Opens Monthly Grants for Black Business Owners, Hello Alice Launches Grants for Black Women Entrepreneurs

UMass Dartmouth Running Back Fatally Stabbed in Providence, Thousands Form Human Chain at Kennedy Center to Protest Trump Threats, MIT Calls for Higher Ed Redesign as AI Reshapes Learning, Denzel Ward Joins Guardians Ownership, Expanding Athlete Investment Trend, Shareef O'Neal Debuts Creative Direction at Shaq Brand with NYFW Collection, Snoop Dogg's Biopic Recreates Late Mother and Brother, Brings Emotional Depth, Rihanna and Son Riot Join A$AP Rocky Onstage in Copenhagen Concert, Black Girl Ventures BGV Pitch Competition Provides Startup Capital and Mentorship, Black Women Entrepreneurs See Over 70% Business Growth in Latest Census Cycle

CBC Mobilizes as Voting Rights Threats Endanger Nearly 20 House Seats, While Wage Gap Shrinks Overall, Black Women Lose Ground in 2025, Atlanta Launches $500 Zero-Cost Rent Loans to Combat Eviction Crisis, Federal Reserve Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023, Signals More to Come, Justin Pearson Demands Democrats Center Black and Working-Class Voters, Steve Harvey Claims NBC Exec Retaliated Over Refusal to Move Game Show, Savannah James Invests in Women's Volleyball Team Alongside Issa Rae, Dwight Howard Pursues Business Degree at Age 40, Balancing International Play, Congressional Black Caucus Conference Ends After Weeks of Voting Rights Organizing, Trump Announces Visa Restrictions on South African Officials Over White Genocide Claims, The Jennifer Hudson Show Features 'Spirit Tunnel' Walks from Tyler Perry and Law Roach, Porsha Williams Shares Details of Her Painful Fibroid Journey

Family Sues Texas AG Over Abortion Ban Death in First Landmark Case, Black Boys Provide Unpaid Care as Nation Ignores Caregiving Crisis, Trump Census Plan Would Erase Race Data, Threaten Redistricting Power, Philly Quakers Fund $10K Homebuying Grants for Black Families, Former 'That's So Raven' Actor Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison, Morgan Freeman Named College GameDay Guest Picker for LSU-Ole Miss, Danielle Brooks Shut Out of Met Gala Despite EGOT Nomination, Dr. Sebi's Daughter Releases Father's Posthumous Autobiography, Kennedy Center Board Votes Temporary Closure Amid Funding Dispute, NAACP Partners Offer Grants for Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs, Booker T. Washington Historic Speech Anniversary Marks Black Excellence

California Directs $5M Oil Reparations to Black LA Residents, NAACP Slams Protect College Sports Act as Threat to Black Athletes, Pensole Lewis College Secures $10M Investment to Build Design Pipeline, Russell Westbrook Expands Poker Night Philanthropy in Las Vegas, Congressional Black Caucus Launches $4.5M Voter Engagement Push, Nigerian-American Comedian Saidah Belo-Osagie Joins SNL Season 52 Cast, Artist Robert Hodge Champions Black Art Ownership in Houston, Tech Billionaire Tope Awotona Built Calendly Into $3B Powerhouse, 49 Million Young People Set to Vote in 2026 Midterms, Giants, Jets Eye Turnaround After Week 1 Wins, Michael B. Jordan Graces American Vogue Cover, Black Mourning Traditions Transform Across Generations

More Than a Dozen Colleges Slash Black Studies Programs, DC Councilmember White's Bribery Trial Opens with Jury Seated, Jalen Hurts Ups Ante: $600K Donation to Cool Down Philadelphia Schools, Howard Names First Endowed Chair in Caribbean Studies, Kai Cenat Takes VIVET Fashion to New York Fashion Week Stage, Pusha T & Pharrell Launch Grindin' Coffee Brand with Lavazza, HBCUs Expand Support to Reverse Black Male Enrollment Decline, Justus Kelley Makes Miss USA History as First Mother, Married Winner, Black-Owned Employer Businesses Hit 201,000 Milestone, California Enshrines Comprehensive Voting Rights Protections for 2026, Federal Commission Convenes on Black Male College Crisis, NAACP Sues Over GOP Redistricting That Erases Black Congressional Districts

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Mail Voting Restrictions for 2026 Midterms, Report Shows Black Students Locked Out of Advanced Math, Stunting Career Prospects, DC Landlords Settle Rent-Fixing Case for $9.3 Million; Residents Win Real Relief, Six in Ten Black Americans Don't Trust Grocery Food; Price Barriers Block Healthy Choices, Georgia Black Voters Mobilize as Voting Rights Face New Threats, James Talarico Pledges $25M to Black Voter Outreach in Texas Senate Race, Maryland Home Sales Fall 8.5%; Inventory Crisis Deepens for Buyers, Grambling State's World-Famed Band Leads African American Day Parade, Childhood Friends Turn African Supply Chain into Eight-Figure Business, 2026 Emmys Show Stark Diversity Collapse; No Black Actors Win Major Awards, AI Researchers Warn Tech Threatens Black Communities; Trump Dismisses as Conspiracy, Pre-K Enrollment Varies Wildly Across States; Equity Gaps Widen

Director Paul Schrader's AI Film Faces Backlash for Stereotypical Black Roles, Arion Carter Turns NCAA Suspension Into Cancer Fundraiser, LinkedIn's Algorithm Leaves First-Gen Black Professionals Behind, Lil Durk's Mother Opens Up About Grief and Healing, Tyler Perry Marks 57th Birthday Reflecting on Trauma and Survival, HBCU Football Teams Face Uncertain Guarantee Game Market, Rigid Corporate Etiquette May Be Stifling Young Talent, Serena Williams Goes Viral at US Open for Unexpected Moment, Ghanaian Entrepreneur Builds Black Bridal Beauty Business in Italy, Black-Led Emmy-Nominated Shows Worth Adding to Fall Watchlist, Black Celebs Light Up New York Fashion Week 2026, Best Black Romance Films from the 2020s

Teen Charged in Kyle Bickham's Death as Chicago Demands Transit Safety, Captain Nia Gilliam's Memoir Captures 9/11 From the Cockpit, Inspires Next Generation, Gladys Knight Continues Touring Despite Health Concerns From Son, Scaled-Back Schedule, South Carolina State Stuns Virginia State 66-0 in Dominant Defensive Showcase, Mississippi's 1962 Refusal to Admit James Meredith Echoes Across 64 Years, Emerald Book Maps 100+ Black-Owned Businesses Across Top U.S. Metro Areas

Federal Appeals Court Rules No Constitutional Right to Clean Water, Man Arrested After Medical Examiner Rules Tasia Fortune's Death a Homicide, Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges, FBI Warns of Rising Deed Fraud Targeting Mortgage-Free Properties, Russell Simmons Urges Black America to Examine Gates' $200B Philanthropy Pledge, Kansas City's First Black Restaurant Week Celebrates 11 Local Eateries, Chimamanda Adichie Says She 'Does Not Want to Go Back' to Nigeria After Son's Death, Black Emotional Wellness Creators Inspire Daily Joy and Resilience Online, Former Manhattan Borough President Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Back-to-School Scammers Target Black Families This Season, Houston Art Alliance Marks Two Decades of Community Impact, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Estate Dispute Escalates Over $1.6M Home, New Carrollton City Council Votes to Remove Mayor Over Controversy

EPA Prepares to Strip Public Voice from Data Center Permits, Houston's Regan Hutsell Wins Miss America with Natural Hair, Survey: 6 in 10 Black Americans Don't Trust U.S. Food Safety, MC Lyte Set for Rock Hall Induction in November, Calendly's Tope Awotona Among World's Wealthiest Black Founders, Black Loan Approvals Up 22% from Community Lenders, Microsoft Funds $5,000 Scholarships for Black Tech Students, Black Entrepreneurs Report 200K+ Employer Firms in U.S., Hip-Hop Sisters Foundation Empowers Black Women in Music, Skip Offers Recurring $1K Grants for Black Entrepreneurs, Shea Moisture Offers $1M in Annual Beauty Grants

Families Demand Answers as Black Hanging Deaths Spike, US Stands Alone Against Africa-Led UN Map Vote, Bronx Teacher Andre Easton Challenges Centrist Consensus, Byron Allen Renews ABC Network Affiliations, Beyoncé Gifts $2 Million to Studio Museum in Harlem, NAACP Image Awards Expands With 10 African Categories, Noreaga of 'Drink Champs' Sued for Sexual Assault, Paul Schrader Turns to AI After Black Actors Refuse Stereotypical Roles, Harlem Teacher Defends Her Students Against Deed Theft, KanKouran Celebrates 43 Years Preserving African Dance, Afro Plus Fest Returns to Celebrate Black Culture, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards HBCU Scholarships, CBCF Fellows Program Celebrates 40 Years of Impact

Lonnie Bunch Steps Down as Smithsonian Secretary, Black College Students Skip Meals to Pay Tuition Bills, Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Gerrymandering to Protect Cleaver's Seat, Houston Mandates Air Conditioning in All Rental Units, HBCUs Launch Mentoring Programs for Black Male Students, Study: AI Systems Show Racial Bias in Hiring, Criminal Justice, Texas School Board Approves Controversial Islam Curriculum, Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Honored for Lunar Achievement, Haitian Community Marches at West Indian Day Parade Amid TPS Loss, Young Realtor Uses Viral Dance Videos to Promote Homeownership, Mississippi Doctors Shift Away from Insurance to Direct Care Model, Keith Lee's Faith Journey Sparks Conversation About Survival and Grace, Thousands of Affordable Housing Units Sit Vacant While Communities Remain Unhoused, D.C. Public Schools Face Growing Crisis for Disabled Black Students, Mark Curry Calls Out 50 Cent's Diddy Documentary Deal

Dr. Heavenly Kimes pivots son's crisis into mental health advocacy mission, Snapchat finally heads to trial over speed filter's role in 107 mph crash, Uber cuts 10% workforce, exits Nigeria and Uganda in global restructure, Tyler Perry pays $18K lien for 81-year-old homeowner, Southern Heritage Classic brings Alcorn, Arkansas-Pine Bluff to Memphis Saturday, AGT contestant charged with first-degree murder in nephew's drowning, Pierre 'P' Thomas posts recovery update after heart attack, Dolly Parton's legacy with Black musicians celebrated after her death, HBCU football schedule packed with classics and homecomings this September, Black art collectors and artists discuss ownership, wealth, and legacy at MVAFF

Haitians fight termination of deportation protections, Homeowners allege insurance fraud in Beryl damage claims, Black sports fans sacrifice financial security for fandom, Prairie View routs Texas Southern in Labor Day Classic, Webbie collapses onstage during Boosie reunion show, Latino run club relocates after backlash over Leimert Park event, John Patterson Green: the Black lawmaker behind Labor Day, HBCU guarantee games losing priority as revenue diversifies, Venus Williams shines in butterfly cape at U.S. Open, Ms. Rachel's shoutout saves Black bakery's rent, Black workers shaped Labor Day labor movement, Cardinals, Rockies support rookie after umpire dispute

AI-Powered Scams Drain Retirement Savings at Record Pace, National Urban League Reports Job Losses Costing Black America $87 Billion in Income, Black Entrepreneurs Face 3X Capital Gap Versus White Peers, North Carolina A&T Celebrates 100th Homecoming; Marshall Faulk Debuts at Southern, Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Moves to Closing Arguments This Week, Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship: Twice-Yearly Awards for Business Founders, South Carolina State vs. Florida A&M: HBCU Classic Today, Philadelphia's Sweet Life Bakeshop Serves Community and Activism, MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off: Alabama A&M vs. Howard in Atlanta, Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program: $10K Top Prize for Women Founders, Ron Brown Scholarship: $10K/Year for Black Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders

Missouri Court Halts GOP Map That Diluted Black Kansas City District, Afro Plus Fest Returns to DMV With 120K Fans, Full Diaspora Lineup, Brooklyn Democratic Chair Faces Legal Battle Over Last-Minute Rule Changes, Laura Loomer Faces Fresh Criticism Over Racist Remarks Targeting Black Lawmaker, Black Entrepreneurs Prioritize Legacy Over Exit—New Data Shows, HBCU Puissance Scholarship Opens for Fall 2026 Applicants, NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant Closed—Next Cycle TBA, Black Women Entrepreneurs Seek $5K Breva Thrive Grants, Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship for HBCU Students

ACLU Demands End to DC National Guard Deployment, Harris County Pursues Alternative Safety Programs Worth $4.5M, Cypress Lakes Makes Historic Second Playoff Run, Black-owned businesses generate $200B+ annually in US economy, Voting rights under threat as GOP redistricting moves in midterm cycle, Intel-backed semiconductor program expands to 48 HBCU students, Black maternal mortality still three times higher than White women, New Orleans Catholic schools integration marked 64 years ago, Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships exceed $20M for HBCU students, Black Girl Magic and Black Men Rock celebrate 2026 honorees, Public health leaders target health equity gaps post-Black History Month 100-year milestone, ESSENCE Festival 2026 celebrates Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Global Black Pride Paris 2026 honors international LGBTQ+ leaders

NYC Releases First Racial Equity Plan After Legal Battle, Lil Nas X Surfaces Black Queer Men's Mental Health Crisis, DC Attorney General Sues Over Delta Pearl Housing Crisis, Odell Beckham Jr. Returns to Giants Roster After Season Out, Harris County Targets Deadly Domestic Violence Racial Disparities, NYC Community Ownership Bill Advances for City Council Vote, Granville Straker, Brooklyn Soca Pioneer, Dead at 86, Janeese Lewis George Opens DC Mayoral Listening Tour in Ward 8, Cuba's Economic Crisis Deepens, Affects DC Families, James Talarico, Ken Paxton Test Midterm Turnout Strategies, Kansas City Celebrates First Black Restaurant Week, Youth Voter Turnout Expected Strong in 2026 Midterms

Haitian Student Dies by Suicide After Losing Immigration Status, Prince George's County Schools Resolves Bus Route Crisis After Opening Week Chaos, Sickle Cell Disease Health Inequities Persist Despite Medical Advances, Houston Invests $11 Million in Neighborhood Parks Across All Council Districts, Colin Kaepernick Marks 10 Years Since Kneeling Protest, Says NFL Still Blackballing Him, Black Women Lead Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Round House Theatre, Black Women Pivoting Into Tech, Entrepreneurship, Climate Leadership Roles, Texas Voters Face Suspense Registration Status Ahead of Midterms, Candace Owens' Platform Surges 80% With Over 35 Million Followers, Springfield Community Rallies Behind Haitian Neighbors With 'Unshackle Springfield' Movement, HBCU Football Season Begins This Week Across Multiple Conferences, LeRon Wilson Takes Leadership at Hiram Clarke-Ft. Bend Redevelopment Authority, Mosaic Theater Kicks Off Season With 'Somewhere Over the Border' Production

After 30 Years, Jury Convicts Tupac Murder Orchestrator, Clarksdale Grapples With Data Center Promise Amid Poverty, Negro League Legacy Honored: 100 Years of Japan Baseball Tie, Howard Football Opens Season with Historic MEAC/SWAC Victory, DC Sues Nonprofit Over Diverted Addiction Treatment Funds, Designer Taquiela Wright Returns to NYFW After Glaucoma Battle, Martha's Vineyard Black Community Faces Gentrification Pressure, DC JazzFest Celebrates Jazz Masters at 100-Year Centennials, HBCU Football Kicks Off Sept. 5 With Multiple Classics, Black Tech Entrepreneurs Seek $5K-$25K in Fall Grant Cycles, FedEx Entrepreneurs Grant Opens for Black Small Business Owners

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act Protections Against Gerrymandering, BEAM Releases Psychiatric Green Book to Guide Black Families Through Crisis, Black Male Mentors Critical to Back-to-School Success, Houston Defender Reports, Black Voters Mobilize After Increased Voting Rights Attacks Reported Nationwide, Black Tech Founders Competition Launches with $150K in Funding Available, Democrats, Republicans Vie for Affordability Advantage Ahead of Midterm Elections, Black Psychiatric Patients Need Stronger Provider Communication Protections, Dolly Parton's Legacy of Black Community Support Recognized in New York Press, HBCU Welcome Week Emphasizes Mentorship and Belonging for Class of 2030, Houston Black-Owned Business Sector Grows With 2,242 Certified Firms Anchoring Economy, AI Education Workshops Launch for Black Entrepreneurs Seeking Tech Competency

Historic HBCU Suspends All Classes as Bankruptcy Crisis Deepens, Black on the Block Festival Brings 100+ Vendors to Chicago's Soldier Field, NAACP-Sanofi Launch Interactive Health Equity Map With 23,000 Community Voices, Black Renters Face 56% Housing Cost Burden, Report Finds, Nightcap Sports Show Heads to HBCU Campuses This Fall Starting Prairie View, 2026 HBCU Football Season Opens Thursday With Jackson State vs. Tennessee State Rivalry Matchup, Morgan State University Launches Undergraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Forbes Releases First-Ever Dedicated HBCU Rankings List, National Black Business Month Closes August With Focus on Equity and Support, Thurgood Marshall Research Fellowship Seeks Projects on Black Entrepreneurship, Best Buy Doubles Down Investment in HBCU Talent and Black Consumers, National Low Income Housing Coalition Reports 7.2M Affordable Home Shortage

Colleges Quietly Cut Black Studies Programs Nationwide, Karen Attiah Wins Reinstatement at Washington Post, Mississippi Police Chief Exposed Using Racial Slurs, Meta's Louisiana Data Center Shrouded in Secrecy, HBCU Enrollment Boom Strains Housing, Resources, Black Women's Unemployment Remains Double White Rate, World Cup 2026 Boycott Urged by Black Alliance for Peace, Serena, Venus Williams Reunite at U.S. Open, Black at Microsoft Scholarship Opens for Fall Applicants, NAACP Powershift Grants Support Black Entrepreneurs

Federal Judge Blocks New Trump Mail Voting Plan Days Before Midterms, Arbitrator Orders Washington Post to Reinstate Fired Black Columnist Karen Attiah, Houston Black-Owned Nightclubs Kamp and The Address Permanently Closed, Howard University Receives $80M MacKenzie Scott Gift for Transformation, Hanging Deaths Investigation Shows Pattern Across Deep South, Chicago Foundation Spotlights Black Girls in Justice System at Reentry Summit, NABJ Awards Thumbs Down to Washington Post Over Black Journalism Cuts, Target Pulls Halloween Costume After Critics Call Out Jim Crow Imagery, Michael Jackson Celebrated Tomorrow in Gary and Las Vegas on Birthday, Eight Black Gubernatorial Candidates Could Make 2026 Historic, Spelman College Names Record Seven Valedictorians for Class of 2026, Baltimore Smoke Shop Regulation Aims to Protect Youth

Black Museums Face Financial Squeeze Under Trump Admin, Meta Settles $17.1B Child Harm Case; D.C. Gets Up to $129M, Aldine ISD Superintendent Goffney Takes National Education Leadership Role, Figure Skater Starr Andrews Documented in New Film, Elbert Williams Murder Case Reopened as Cold Case, Prairie View QB Battle Heating Up for 2026 Season, NYC Civil Service Exams Now Free for High School Students, Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses Year-Round, Jets and Giants Hopefuls Show Out in Final Preseason Chance

Federal Judge Orders DOJ to Surrender Grand Jury Records in Don Lemon Case, Tens of Thousands Without Power in Gary, Memphis as Majority-Black Communities Struggle, Survey: Black Voters Express Frustration, Caution Ahead of 2026 Midterms, Rep. Jeffries meets Jared Kushner amid Democratic bid for House control, Dreamgirls Broadway revival delayed beyond Fall 2026, Houston's Black-owned businesses show growth despite capital gaps, Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter surpasses Black Dollar Days spending goal, NABJ issues Thumbs Down Award to Stephen A. Smith over treatment of Black women, Black entrepreneurs face financing gaps despite business growth, Westfield High School defense leads deeper playoff run, Council Member Robert White advances D.C. statehood fight

Cost of Living Anxiety Reaches Historic Highs for Americans, PEPFAR Cuts Leave 77,000 Fewer Children on HIV Treatment Globally, Prairie View, Texas Southern Break Labor Day Classic Tradition, Congressman Al Green Hosts 5th Annual Slavery Remembrance Gathering, D.C. Leverages Home-Based Interventions to Tackle Childhood Asthma, Wish Program Supports Black-Owned Small Businesses, Health Care Costs Drive Record Anxiety Among Americans, Voting Rights Advocates Push for Election Protection Ahead of 2026

PEPFAR Cuts Force Closure of 1,700 HIV Clinics Worldwide, Children's Treatment Drops 14%, Congressman Al Green Hosts Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update in Houston Saturday, D.C. Researchers Target Asthma Disparities Through Home Visits and Housing Solutions, TSU, Prairie View Break Labor Day Classic Tradition, Move Game to ESPN2 Sunday Slot, Black Tech Leaders Converge for Innovation Events Amid Capital Access Challenges, Backing the B.A.R. Initiative Distributes $350K to Black Restaurant and Bar Owners, Federal Contracting Rollbacks Threaten $774B Market Access for Black Businesses, Health Equity Experts Warn Trump Cuts Will Widen Racial Healthcare Disparities, SBA 8(a) Program Provides $50B Federal Contract Access for Black Entrepreneurs

Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary, Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Motion for New Trial, Michael Wright, Five Heartbeats Star, Dies at 70, Howard University Continues Enrollment Review Process, NWSL Players Lead Grassroots Sports Movement, Black Restaurant Week Expands Community Support, Blood Test Disparities Delay Cancer Treatment in Black Patients, NAACP Inspire Initiatives Support Student Educational Pursuits, Black Excellence in Music and Culture Continues, Black Consumer Spending Drives Economic Recovery, Mental Health Resources Expand for Black Communities

Voting Rights Defenders Launch Aggressive Election Protection Campaign, California Black Lawmakers Demand $500M Emergency Hospital Rescue, Black Business Month Spotlight: $200B Annual Impact Amid Access Barriers, R&B Legend Bilal Turns 45 on Day Steeped in Black Revolutionary History, Booker T. Washington Founded Black Business League 124 Years Ago Today, Black August Marks Revolutionary Resistance and Freedom Struggle, HBCU Scholarships Open Rolling Basis for Fall 2026 Enrollment, Tech Giants Expand Access: Black-Owned Businesses Gain New Capital Pathways, Economic Justice Groups Call for Year-Round Black Business Support Strategy, Charlotte Ranked 16th for Black-Owned Business Growth Nationally, Gates Scholarship Offers Full Ride to Low-Income Black Students

Gary Power Crisis Extends Into Third Week as Derecho Leaves 25,000 Without Electricity, Black Women's Healthcare Advocacy: 10 Ways to Assert Your Right to Better Care, Bay FC Hosts Black Heritage Match Tomorrow Against Houston Dash, Delta Community Credit Union Awards $25,000 in HBCU Scholarships for 2026, NAACP's L'Oréal Partnership Offers Six $25,000 Beauty Industry Grants to Black Entrepreneurs, Atlanta Boasts Highest Black Business Ownership Rate Among Major U.S. Metros, Black Restaurant Week Expands to 17 Regions, Supporting Over 5,000 Food Professionals, Wellington Management Champions HBCU STEM Scholars With Internships and Mentorship, Black Women's Health Imperative Launches August Wellness Reset Guide, Prince's Sign o' the Times Returns to IMAX Theaters for Limited Run Starting August 29, Mayor Emanuel Backs Back-to-School Block Party in D.C. This Saturday, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues HBCU Scholarship Support Amid Funding Shifts, Breva Thrive Grant Opens for Applications; $5,000 Available Quarterly for Impact-Driven Businesses

Louisiana Oil Disaster's Lasting Health Crisis Deepens, Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move on FBI Headquarters Site, Actor Morris Chestnut Launches Sable Bourbon in DC, PGCPS Superintendent Shawn Joseph Shares District Vision, NYC Fair Fares Program Expands Transit Access for Low-Income Riders, Houston Affordable Housing Project Targets Acres Homes, Brandon Hebert Commits to Princeton Football, Media Literacy Needed to Counter Toxic Culture, Defenders Say, EPA Grant, AC Units Support Houston Communities

Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case Ahead of New Trial Hearing, Chris Smalls Brings Labor Memoir to Harlem Community Event, Byron Donalds Wins Florida Republican Gubernatorial Primary, Bree Carroll's EPIC Framework Offers Blueprint for Purposeful Living, Houston's Black Business Network Launches for August Entrepreneurship Focus, Florida Primaries Test Black Political Power Amid Redistricting, Black August Marks Entrepreneurship and Wealth-Building Month, Isaac Hayes' August 20 Birth Marks Music Legend's Legacy, Black in Business Program Offers Free Education for Entrepreneurs

Florida's Black Representation in Congress Hits Historic Low, Harris County Commits $2.52M to Independent ICE Shooting Investigation, Black-Owned Employer Firms Surpass 200K for First Time, NBA's Quinn Cook Hosts 10th Annual Basketball Camp in DC, August Marks National Black Business Month Amid Funding Headwinds, Patti LaBelle Honored at ESSENCE Festival Black Excellence Brunch, Houston Expands Solar Jobs Program in Clean Energy Push, Houston Community Spotlights Intergenerational Tech Bridge, Six DC Police Officers Charged in $441K Overtime Fraud Scheme, Black Tech Achievement Awards Crown Leaders Shaping Future, Yah Yah Liqueur Leads New Wave of Black Spirits Brands

NAACP, CBC Join Legal Fight for Nolan Wells, Wheatley High Earns Historic 'A' Grade as HISD Takeover Nears Turning Point, Trump's New Loan Rules Threaten HBCU Affordability, Students Face Steep Barriers, NABJ Gives Stephen A. Smith 'Thumbs Down' Award for Disparaging Black Women, D.C. Protects Vaccine Autonomy as Trump Order Tests Firewall, Texas Southern Awaits Board Vote on AD, Basketball Coach Hires, Morehouse Class of 2030 Starts Year Anchored in Belonging, Houston Faith Leaders Confront White Christian Nationalism Threat, Stellar Awards Crown Gospel's Greatest in Charlotte, Harlem Week Spotlights Youth as Future Leaders, Black Entrepreneurs Chase August Funding Deadlines, Austin Spotlights Black Breastfeeding Support as Health Equity Priority, Angel's Eyes of Beauty Builds Healthy Hair Legacy in Florida

Texas Veterans Network Launches Food Aid as 55,000 South Texas Vets Face Hunger, Harlem Week Closes with Harlem Day Tribute to Maxwell's Legacy, Top Dawg Entertainment Launches HBCU Tour with TDE Artists, Civic Engagement, Black Women Remain Severely Underrepresented in Tech at Under 3 Percent, Virginia Federal Judge Rules Confederate School Names Violate Black Students' Rights, San Francisco Achieves First Racial Justice Act Win in Police Bias Case, Mothers Against Police Brutality Launches Fellowship for Change Leaders, Dallas Black Chamber Partners with Office Depot for Minority Business Grants, HBCU Commissioners Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Black College Athletics, BaddieCon NYC Brings Women of Color in Tech Together August 21-23

A Different World Reboot Premieres September 24 on Netflix, Maryland HBCU Launches Bachelor's in AI, NAACP and Sanofi Launch Health Equity Map, Coalition Back Black Businesses Grants Now Available, Black Entrepreneurs Face Capital Access Barriers, Black Wall Street Festival Celebrates New Haven Entrepreneurs, Black Suicide Rates Surging Faster Than Other Groups, Federal Opportunities Open for HBCU Leaders, Black Tech Founders Build Beyond Silicon Valley

HBCUs Invest Millions in New Housing Amid Enrollment Surge, NABJ Honors Black Journalists with Salute to Excellence Awards Gala Tonight, Harlem Week Final Weekend Celebrates 52 Years of Cultural Legacy, Black-Owned Businesses Generate $206 Billion Annually as Month Winds Down, Black Tech Founders Build AI and SaaS Solutions During Black Business Month, Scholars Access Black Entrepreneurship Grants During August Deadline Push, Black Men Face Shortest Life Expectancy Among All U.S. Demographic Groups, Voting Rights Act Anniversary Spurs Nationwide Mobilization Efforts

Texas Southern University Reports $1.6B Economic Impact, D.C. Families Demand Justice as AG Schwalb Fights Police-Shooting Settlements, Charles Trey Brown Embraces Aldine High School Football Challenge, Atlanta Black Restaurant Week Reaches 10th Anniversary Milestone, Voting Rights Crisis Deepens as Supreme Court Weakens Protections, DC JazzFest Returns Downtown with Free Anthem Row Celebration, Madison Black-Owned Business Week Celebrates Community Power, Black Women's Health Crisis Demands Systemic Equity Focus, Thurgood Marshall Fund Champions HBCU and Black Student Scholarships

Court Orders EPA to Release Billions in Climate Grants, Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18-Year NBA Career, Bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act Strengthens Student Mental Health, Stop the Killing Basketball Tournament Brings Peace to Harlem, DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program Launches Students Into Business, Houston Clothing Donations Fuel Textile Waste Crisis in Ghana, Jets and Giants Lean on Rookies for 2026 Turnarounds, Protect College Sports Act Stalls as Senate Adjourns, Mayor Mamdani Vows Faster, Better Buses for Brooklyn, Global Anti-Blackness Demands Institutional Building, Say Activists, Wisdom Walkers Program Champions African American Health, Black-Owned Business Grants Keep Community Enterprise Alive

NAACP Launches Interactive Health Equity Map to Center Black Voices, Jackson Community Seeks Answers After Woman Found Hanging, HBCUs Redesigning Support Systems to Boost Student Persistence, Voting Rights Under Renewed Attack, Advocates Sound Alarm, Black Student Leadership Programs Expanding Nationwide, NAACP Beauty Grants Expanding to Support Underrepresented Founders, Black Homes Undervalued by $156 Billion Nationally, Innovators Step In, Midwest Financial Literacy Initiatives Tackle Racial Wealth Gap, Delta Community Credit Union Awards $25K in HBCU Scholarships

DC Questions Whether Opioid Settlement Money Expands Treatment or Funds Existing Programs, Cyclospora Outbreak Becomes Unlikely Win for Black Farmers Markets, UDC Free Trade Program Launches Black Students Into Higher-Paying Construction Jobs, Georgia Provost, 'Mayor of Third Ward,' Dead at 85, Texas Southern Targets Corey Lowery for Men's Basketball Coach, Tank Dell Returns to Full Pads at Texans Training Camp After Knee Injury, Survey Shows Black Consumers Face Toxic Chemical Risks in Fast Fashion, Hip-Hop's Birthday: Music Genre Born in the Bronx on This Day in 1973, Watts Uprising Marked Turning Point for Police Accountability on August 11, 1965, Harlem Week 2026 Honors Legacy with 52-Year Celebration Through August 16, New Government Initiative Tackles Food Insecurity Beyond Basic Access

Howard's Emergency Reinstatement Effort Continues Enrollment Crisis, Voting Rights Protection Spreads as States Defy Federal Rollback, University of Houston Launches Integrated Health Initiative Targeting Care Gaps, Medicaid Cuts to Hit Black Americans Hardest Starting November, Award-Winning Documentary 'Can We Kick It?' Draws Morgan State Screening, Transform Business Grant Opens Rolling Micro-Funding for Black Entrepreneurs, Sephora Beauty Grant Supports Underrepresented Beauty Founders Scaling Growth

Delaware Leads Nation With Voting Rights Protection Law, Medicare Part D Subsidy Ending, Threatening Seniors' Prescription Drug Access, Grand Jury to Review State Autopsy in Nolan Wells Case, Forbes Releases First-Ever Top HBCU Rankings for 2026, August Marks National Black Business Month Celebrating $200B Economic Impact, HBCU Leaders Convene to Strengthen Athletics Through Collaboration, HBCU First Look Film Festival Partners With Tubi for Global Platform, AFRO News Celebrates 134 Years, Moves to Historic Upton Mansion, Black Coffee Northwest Grounds Community in Seattle's Central District, Federal Job Losses Disproportionately Impact Black Workers, Heritage and Community: Archive CLT Coffee Hub Amplifies West Charlotte Culture, National Black MBA Association Partners Offer Up to $50K in Scholarships

Mississippi Woman's Death Demands Federal Scrutiny, Tuskegee Dress Code Sparks Generational HBCU Debate, Trump Administration Threatens Head Start Quality Standards, Atlanta's 10th Black Restaurant Week Energizes Culinary Scene, Black-Owned Brands Gain Household Recognition, Diverse Stories of August 8: Emancipation Day Traditions, School Funding Gaps Demand Action on Costs, Trusted Messengers Shape Black Political Engagement, NASE Growth Grants Support Black Entrepreneurs

First Black Woman Confirmed as CDC Director Amid Health Crises, National Guard D.C. Deployment Extended Through 2029 at $1.4 Billion Cost, SNAP Cuts Disproportionately Hit Black Americans as Work Mandates Tighten, Talarico Pledges $25 Million for Black Voter Mobilization in Texas Senate Race, Stefon Diggs Signs with Washington Commanders, Heads Home to Maryland, D.C. Staffing Company Settles $400K for Denying Workers Paid Sick Leave, Three Charged with Threatening Judge, Officials in Nolan Wells Investigation, UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Championship for Historic Women's Basketball Season, PVAMU Leads Quantum Information Science Pipeline for Black Students, Trailblazing Journalist Flo Anthony Dies at 74 After Breaking Barriers in Entertainment Reporting, Word In Black Report Explores Racial Healing as Black Americans Grapple with Systemic Racism, Temu and Shein Face Scrutiny Over Toxic Chemicals Threatening Black Consumer Health

El-Sayed's Michigan Win Signals Shift in Democratic Primary Dynamics, Faith Leaders Launch Intensive Push for Midterm Voter Mobilization, Deed Theft Scammers Continue Targeting Black Homeowners, WNBA Confronts Political and Cultural Divisions Off the Court, HBCU Football Season Launches with Record Broadcasting Coverage, Black Startups Raise Strongest Quarter in Four Years, Black Communities Face Rising Air Pollution Health Burden, Giants Enter New Era Under John Harbaugh's Leadership, Black Women Senate Candidates Seek Historic Wins, Houston Black Leaders Warn Democrats Can't Take Vote for Granted, Medicaid Cuts Disproportionately Threaten Black Families, Black Entrepreneurs Secure Funding Through Multiple Pathways, Healthcare-Based Voter Registration Reaches Underrepresented Communities

Cori Bush Loses Primary Rematch to Wesley Bell, Houston's 'Invisible Homelessness' Crisis Masks Racial Disparity, Federal Surge in D.C. Faces New Scrutiny Over Racial Prosecutions, Fort Myer Construction Settles Water Pollution Suit for $450K, HBCU Legislation Could Boost Sports Media Infrastructure, Study: HBCU Grads Outperform Peers in Well-Being and Thriving, AI Tools Help Black Entrepreneurs Scale Without Big Budgets, Nolan Wells Case: Private Autopsy Finds Cause 'Undetermined', Black-Owned Businesses Generate $200B Annually Despite Barriers, South Carolina State Only HBCU in FCS Preseason Top 25, August Marks Black Business Month With Focus on Economic Equity, Black Communities Bear Disproportionate Food Insecurity Burden

Predatory Auto Lending Targets Black Borrowers, Houston Teens Retrace Civil Rights History on Freedom Tour, Chef Chris Williams Invests in Black Art and Culinary Legacy, Voting Rights Day of Action Set for August 8, Forbes Releases Inaugural HBCU Rankings for 2026, Four New Deans of Students Appointed at HBCUs, DJ Screw Legacy Celebrated in Music, Fashion, and Culture, Health Disparities Persist Across Every U.S. State, Black August Honors Resistance and Freedom Struggle, Luminary Live 2026 Celebrates Black Business Excellence August 12-13, 15 Popular Corporations You Didn't Know Were Black-Owned, Carnegie Corporation Launches New Black Leadership Fellowship

Savannah State Baseball Star Released From ICE Detention, Swimming Disparities Put Black Kids at Greater Drowning Risk, HBCU Football Season Kicks Off August 29 With Signature Classics, Gen Z Ditches News Sites for Social Media, Study Finds, NYC Cellphone Ban Enters Second Year in Schools, NYC Teens Struggling to Find Safe Public Spaces, Deanwood Restaurant Closure Leaves Neighborhood Without Dining Hub, Reginald Gordon Transforms Prison Time Into Youth Outreach Mission, Houston Celebrates Black Pioneer Legacies in History Feature, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Installs New North Atlantic Regional Leader, Book Review: Daily Life Along the Underground Railroad

Karmelo Anthony Case Heads to Hearing on Judge Bias, Pope Leo Reveals Mixed Ancestry in Slavery's Ledger, Generational Wealth Gap Widens as Home Equity Divides Families, 52nd Harlem Week Celebrating Legacy with Black Streetwear Showcase, Black Homeownership Rate Lags Despite Recent Housing Wealth Gains, Popsicle Streetwear Show Kicks Off Harlem Week with Black Designers, Home Equity Gap Limits Wealth Transfer for Younger Renters, First-Time Homebuyers Fall to Record Low, Majority Face Affordability Crisis, SBA and MBDA Programs Fund Minority Business Growth Throughout 2026, Greenwood Launches GreenBook Digital Directory for Black Entrepreneurs, Hello Alice Grants Help Black Entrepreneurs Launch and Grow Ventures, NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant Returns with $25,000 Awards, Maxwell Honored at Harlem Week for 30-Year Urban Hang Suite Legacy

Pope Leo Addresses Black Ancestry and Slavery, Breaking Long Silence, Black Voters Tell Texas Senate Candidate: Trust Must Be Earned, Homeownership Remains Critical Path to Black Generational Wealth, UNCF Launches Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator for HBCUs, Black Entrepreneurs Face Fundraising Gains but Structural Barriers Persist, Health Disparities Continue to Shape Black American Outcomes, Inaugural POPSICLE Fashion Show Celebrates Black Designers at Harlem Week, Dr. Johanna Fernández, Young Lords Historian, Dies at 55, Atlanta Tech Week Positions Black Founders in Innovation Pipeline, Verizon Awards $10,000 Grants to Black Women Entrepreneurs, GreenPal Small Business Scholarship Supports Young Entrepreneurs, Forbes Releases First Ranking of Top HBCUs for 2026, Luminary Live 2026 Convenes Black Business Leaders August 12–13

SNAP Cuts Disproportionately Threaten Black Food Security, Black Business Month Kicks Into High Gear Across Nation, Minneapolis Black Business Week Closes Today With Community Events, NYC Specialized High Schools Admit Only 3.5% Black Test-Takers, First African American Leads MiraCosta College After 92 Years, Black Excellence Festival Celebrates Community Culture in Brooklyn, Black Women Leading Early Career Cohorts Open for August Enrollment, Black Women for Wellness Hosts 27th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference, Karen S. Carter Named CEO of Fortune 500 Chemical Giant Dow, LA Black Business Day Expo Returns August 29 at Proud Bird, NAACP L'Oréal Beauty Industry Grants Deadline Extended to April 2026, Morehouse College Receives Federal Funding for Enhanced Campus Security

Maryland Enacts Voting Rights Act to Protect Black Voters, At 60, Too $hort Refuses to Slow Down Hip-Hop Legacy, Baltimore Community Demands Safety After Elder's Violent Attack, Bridgeforth Family Preserves Generational Black Land Legacy, Martha's Vineyard Gospel Festival Returns with Star Lineup, Black Entrepreneur Grants Available Throughout August, HBCU Scholars Program Opens Doors for Deserving Students, DC Tax Sale Rescheduled to August 19, Affecting Property Owners, Black Women Entrepreneurs Find New Pathways to Capital, Black Crab Crawl 5K Races Through Baltimore Parks Today, Black Men's Wellness Days Launch Across Multiple Cities

Missouri Man's Death in Police Custody Renews Accountability Demands, Data Center Boom Doubles Electricity Bills for Black Families, Kendrick Johnson's Parents File Supreme Court Petition Demanding Justice, Ida B. Wells Family Debunks Viral Claim About Nolan Wells Death, Black Film Production Studio Opens in Downtown Baltimore, Black Activists Launch Global Anti-Racism Platform in Colombia, Black Business Month Kicks Off as DEI Programs Face Threats, D.C. Intergenerational Program Launches New Community Hubs, Black-Owned Startups Face Venture Capital Drought Despite Growth, HBCU Scholarship Programs Fight to Survive DEI Rollback, Prison Fellowship Offers Hope to At-Risk Houston Youth, Immigration Enforcement Challenge Filed in D.C. Federal Court, Baltimore Farmers Market Season Celebrates Local Black Vendors

Police Accountability Demands Grow After Missouri Man's Custody Death, Data Center Boom Drives Up Electricity Costs for Black Families, Education Dept. Eliminates Disparate Impact Protections in Schools, Howard University Readmits 200+ Freshmen After Mass Unenrollment, Black Homeownership in Houston Hits Record Decline, Gov. Wes Moore Travels Nation Supporting Black Democratic Candidates, Extreme Heat Deaths Disproportionately Affect Black Americans, Global Black Activists Form International Anti-Racism Network, DMV Region Tracks Spike in Cyclosporiasis Cases This Summer, America's Black Billionaires Grow to 27 on Forbes 2026 List, Black-Owned Businesses Growing Despite Systemic Barriers, Tech-Driven Data Center Expansion Reshapes Energy Landscape, Housing Crisis Deepens for Black Communities Nationwide, Scholarship Opportunities Abound for Black HBCU Students

Missouri Man's Death Renews Police Accountability Calls, Data Center Boom Compounds Rising Electricity Bills for Black Families, Edwin Raymond Sworn in as NYC's First Haitian Sheriff, Young Gen Z Democrat Challenges Entrenched Republican in South Carolina, Rep. Comer Advances Bill Stripping DC's Tax Authority, HARLEM WEEK Honors Richard Smallwood, Maxwell, CCCADI Legacy, Baltimore Rec Center Drama 'They Fight' Premieres on Hulu, Black Americans Document Reparations Debt, Demand Action, HBCU Students Get Multiple Scholarship Pathways This Cycle, Opportunity Funds Support Black-Owned Beauty Industry Entrepreneurs, Administrative Assistants Master AI to Protect Their Roles, DJ Khaled Album 'Major Key' Landmark Achievement on July 29, National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Funds Student Success

Data Center Boom Doubles Electricity Costs for Black Families, Georgia Special Election Today Tests Black Political Influence, PEPFAR Funding Cuts Threaten HIV Prevention Globally, Stephen Curry Gets First-Ever Active Player Hall of Fame Exhibit, Secret Service Agent Faces Felony Charges in Fraternity Hazing, Missouri Man's Death in Police Custody Renews Accountability Calls, Houston Official Seeks Moratorium on New Gas Stations, California State Fair Features R&B Legends Keith Sweat, Babyface, Black-Owned Restaurants Expand Across Major U.S. Cities, South Carolina Senate Succession Battle Heats Up After Graham Death, International Black Theatre Festival Returns to Winston-Salem, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards Scholarships to HBCU Students, Coalition to Back Black Businesses Expands Funding Access

Graham Death Triggers South Carolina Senate Succession Fight, Howard Reinstates 46 Students After Enrollment Mass Removal, Breakthrough Drug Nearly Doubles Survival for Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Black Woman Fighting to Reclaim 1,300+ Acres of Ancestral Mississippi Land, WNBA Black Players Face Death Threats in Caitlin Clark Coverage War, 100-Acre Transit Development Planned at Bowie State MARC Station, Annie Benefield Leads Houston Voting Rights Drive as First Black Woman to Lead League of Women Voters Chapter, Mental Health Disparities Continue in Black and Underserved Communities, Community Care, Midwives Key to Solving Black Maternal Health Crisis, Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort Becomes Top Destination for Southern African Skiers, Black-Owned Businesses Grow 14% Yearly, Face Ongoing Access Barriers, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards $2,500-$20,000 to HBCU Students, Black Unemployment Rises as Trump Policy Shifts Impact Workforce, Medicaid Cuts Threaten Maternal and Mental Health Coverage for Black Families

Howard Drops 500 Freshmen Days Before Start of Fall Semester, Black Woman Fights for Ancestral Mississippi Land, Released from Federal Custody, DC Faces Test on Home Rule as GOP Advances Tax Authority Bill, AI Data Centers Driving Up Electricity Bills Across Mid-Atlantic Region, 100-Acre Development at Bowie State MARC Station Announced, Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Shows Breakthrough Results, Mental Health Disparities Persist in Underserved Communities, Mystics Stun Aces with Clutch 100-99 Victory Before All-Star Break, Harlem Week Honors Maxwell's 'Urban Hang Suite' at 30 Years, NYC Mayor Mamdani Releases 'Rental Ripoff' Report Targeting Negligent Landlords, Nolan Wells' Autopsy Remains Inconclusive on Cause of Death, Annie Benefield Fights for Black Voting Power in Houston, Maternal Health Crisis Demands Action Beyond Hospital Walls