5 Books by Black Authors to Read in 2026 (Q1)
A new year is the perfect time to refresh your reading list—and Black authors continue to set the tone with...
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Is Expanding Nationwide
Investing Where Innovation Has Always Lived For years, Black entrepreneurs have launched businesses at one of the fastest rates in...
How Kene Onuorah Turned Hair Loss Into a Scalp-Care Brand Built on Confidence
From Hair Loss to Self-Acceptance For Kene Onuorah, the journey to founding Comme Homme didn’t begin with a business plan...
The Black Star Project Nears 30 Years of Lifting Chicago’s Children
Three Decades of Community-Centered Education As The Black Star Project approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Chicago-based nonprofit stands...
Saving Nina Simone’s Legacy: Her Childhood Home Is Fully Restored
Preserving a Cornerstone of Black Cultural History In a powerful act of cultural preservation, the childhood home of Nina Simone...
How the Creators of Urban Trivia Built a Game That Celebrates Black Culture
In a world of trivia games that scratch the surface of pop culture, Urban Trivia stands out not because it’s...
Black Women Are Quietly Leading the Mental Health Healing Movement
Healing That Looks Like Us Across the country, Black women therapists, wellness practitioners, and organizers are reshaping mental health care...
Black-Owned Bookstores Are Becoming Cultural Anchors Once Again
More Than Shelves and Stories Once considered endangered, Black-owned bookstores are thriving again — reopening, expanding, and redefining what literary...
A New Generation of Black Farmers Is Reclaiming the Land — and the Future
Returning to the Soil With Purpose Across the United States, a powerful movement is quietly growing: Black farmers — many...
Project Row Houses Is Revitalizing Houston’s Third Ward — And Empowering Black Entrepreneurs
Turning Legacy Into Economic Opportunity In Houston’s historic Third Ward, a neighborhood once celebrated for its thriving Black-owned businesses and...
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