Harlem brewer taps her African-American roots for flavor
Celeste Beatty, one of the first African-American woman brewers in the United States, sees craft beer making as a way to reconnect with her roots......»»
August Wilson African American Cultural Center taps Pens exec as new board chair
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center has appointed Tracey McCants Lewis as its new board chair. She is deputy general counsel and director of human resources for the Pittsburgh Penguins and has served on AWAACC’s board since 20.....»»
TEDCO taps retired National Guard major general as interim CEO
Linda L. Singh, who was the first woman and first African American to lead Maryland’s National Guard, has been named interim CEO of Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO). Singh, who retired from a post as adjutant general in the Maryland.....»»
Starbucks" Howard Schultz at Morehouse College: "We live in an age of anger, rage, racial tension"
The Historically African American college in Atlanta hosted a town hall meeting Thursday afternoon with Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz and company executive Rosalind Gates Brewer......»»
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is resisting pressure to resign, and has reportedly been given homework by his advisers to read "Roots" and "The Case for Reparations"
Associated Press/Steve Helber Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is reportedly trying to rehabilitate his image by emphasizing racial equality in his legislative agenda, and reading the works of prominent African-American writers. Northam's advi.....»»
New resource launches for businesses emerging from pandemic
A new consulting program created by a regional chamber aims to help business owners as they emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce launched PIVOT, which will.....»»
What"s Going On With Urban One Stock?
Shares of African American-centric media company Urban One Inc. (NASDAQ: UONE) (NASDAQ: UONEK) surged more than 29% in the regular trading session on Thursday and further gained 7.4% in the after-hours session. read more.....»»
He was the first African American member of Miami"s most exclusive social club. Today, he owns it - and has a plan to recoup his $8 million investment.
Real estate mogul Don Peebles is catering Miami's storied Bath.....»»
Sen. Lindsey Graham says systemic racism doesn"t exist in the United States
"The vice president is of African American-Indian descent," Graham said, referring to Kamala Harris. "So our systems are not racist." Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol.....»»
The European Super League failed because it pushed a "socialist" system with roots in American sports - and its organizers" biggest mistake was not realizing why fans would hate that
Fans are furious that 12 of Europe's richest soccer clubs tried to form a breakaway "Super League." They hate how it would be like the NFL and NBA. Massimo Pinca/Reuters .....»»
Walter Mondale made history by choosing Geraldine Ferraro as first female running mate on a major party ticket
The staunch liberal had reportedly sought to make history with his choice, considering African American lawmakers and a Hispanic lawmaker. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1984, Democratic presidential candidate W.....»»
Black millennials increased African American homeownership in 2020, but the road ahead is "going to be a challenge," experts say
Black Americans still stagger behind in homeownership. They pay higher costs in mortgage interest payments, insurance premiums, and property taxes. A for sale sign is seen on a single family home January 30, 2008 in Vallejo, C.....»»
Latest Forbes richest list shows Black billionaires remain a rare club
Jay-Z's business success looms large, but the small number of African American billionai.....»»
Opportunity zone consulting bid in Tampa has a Black-owned firm claiming "systemic racism"
The leader of an African American-owned real estate development firm in Tampa sent a blistering letter last week to Mayor Jane Castor and the city council, claiming systemic racism is blocking opportunities for minority business owners in the city......»»
Benzinga Cannabis Hour Recap: There"s A Need To Be "More Vocal" To Help Women And People Of Color
Only 8% of cannabis CEOs are women and even fewer are African American dispensary owners. "I'm just a little unicorn," Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, said on the most recent Benzinga Cannabis Hour (see video below). read more.....»»
A Tuskegee hero and the oldest living Black West Point grad reflect on the US military and its first Black defense secretary
"There were Black units and then there were white units," the oldest African-American graduate of West Point told Insider. .....»»
Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks for Black History Month
Wells Fargo announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions as part of its $50 million commitment last year to support economic growth in Black communities. .....»»
It"s not a Black woman"s job to be less threatening in the workplace. This is how to boldly occupy space.
Business coach Joyce Johnson says the onus should not be on African American women to make.....»»
A group of Black Republicans are pressing the National Museum of African American History to properly "honor" Clarence Thomas
The members are asking for the museum to create a str.....»»
Nashville"s National Museum of African American Music: Lower Broad’s new soundtrack, from Aretha to Jay-Z
The pandemic was another setback for a project seemingly fueled by them. But through what Hicks describes as sheer will, determination and tenacity, this $60 million project — more than two decades since it was first imagined — has prevailed......»»
Walgreens taps Starbucks executive as its new CEO; first Black woman to lead the drugstore chain
Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Roz Brewer, former chief operating officer at Starbucks, as its new CEO.Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Roz Brewer, former chief operating officer at Starbucks, as its new CEO......»»