- Breathe On
- Posts
- Breathe On
May 1, 2023
For half a century, Opera Ebony has been one of the guiding lights for Black performers looking to make their mark on the opera world. Born out of a necessity to develop talent often overlooked, the company gave many of its singers a much-needed break in the...
There’s no shortage of articles and thought pieces on how tough it is to be a Black founder in America right now. Capital flows remain abysmally low for us: in 2022, only 1% of the $215.9 billion raised in US venture capital deals went to Black founders....
Harry Belafonte, a giant in the world of performance and activism, died Tuesday at 95. President Biden said Belafonte was "A groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame and his voice to help redeem the soul of our nation."
Top music industry leaders joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday to back a federal bill that would limit the use of rap lyrics by federal prosecutors in criminal proceedings. The Restoring Artistic Protection Act, which was co-sponsored by Reps. Hank...
Entrepreneurship can empower people to achieve financial freedom and build generational wealth. It also has macro implications for our economy and can contribute to driving growth and making our nation more competitive globally. But the opportunity to create and own a...
Howard University held a moderated discussion on April 13 focused on helping Black women in media achieve success. The event, titled the “Black Women Empowerment Panel and Expo,” was part of the annual Springfest event in Cramton Auditorium. The event showcased...
HARRY BELAFONTE, THE legendary singer, actor, and civil rights activist, died Tuesday, April 25, Rolling Stone has confirmed. He was 96. Belafonte died at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, with longtime spokesman Ken Sunshine adding the...
At a time when a growing number of states are passing restrictions on how to teach about race in K-12 schools, a slim majority of educators say they spend some or a lot of time teaching Black history, according to new survey results. The EdWeek Research Center...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Monday announced the launch of a new state-funded loan program for cannabis social equity businesses. The new program is designed to provide financing to licensed social equity cannabis businesses, which typically face...
STEM City USA (www.stemcityusa.com), the premier hub for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its virtual event platform for The AFRO’s 3rd Annual Black Business Matters EXPO held on April 27,...
Dr. Rashae Barnes, Founder of Barnes Media Group, created National Black Funding Day to bring recognition to Black businesses and address the lack of financial freedom they face. The holiday will be celebrated on September 30. 21Ninety discussed the hardships Black...
