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Black Business, Arts, and Education

May 19, 2025

Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late...

Black Leaders Detroit has launched another initiative to work toward its equity goals. With the new 2025 Ride for Equity, registrants can take part in a group cycling event set to raise money for...

New Black Leaders Emerge in the Late 1800s | NBC

It’s the first Monday in May, which for those in the fashion world know means one thing: the Met Gala! This year, the star-studded event will celebrate the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Superfine:...

In an era where social clout often translates to opportunity, the entertainment industry is shifting its gaze away from mega-celebrities and spotlighting a new, agile class of tastemakers:...

A local organization has opened applications for a $100,000 grant for Black-owned businesses in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City Generating Income for Tomorrow announced on Monday, May 19,...

May, like all months, is filled with moments critical to the history and movement of Black people.  May produced several giants of “our story.” The month also witnessed groundbreaking court...