“Namaste” is a term commonly heard and used among yoga practitioners. Interpreted as “I bow…
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NNPA gala honors Rep.Maxine Waters, travel TV host Kellee Edwards, more at CBC
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is the trade association of more than 200 African…
Christal Jackson breaks down venture philanthropy and being a ‘connector’
Christal Jackson is the founder of Mosaic Genius and Head and Heart Philanthropy, social impact agencies focused…
The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy gala lights up MGM Grand Detroit
The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy red carpet gala kicked off a celebration of excellence in…
Ludacris’ LudaDay weekend brings celebs and families together for a great cause
LudaDay Weekend is officially here. Each year since 2005, Ludacris and the Ludacris Foundation host…
Nike puts a spiritual twist on their Just Do It HQ in Chicago
Nike has completely rejuvenated the inside of a West Side church in Chicago to bring…
Toyota establishes John W. Mack Scholarship Fund via the National Urban League
The National Urban League (NUL) held its annual conference on August 1-4, 2018, and this…
Albert Gallmon gives spiritual guidance as Minneapolis endures diversity issues
The heat of summer extends beyond weather in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. In…
12-year-old college grad gives away over 200 fully stocked book bags in Chicago
Black excellence was strong Monday in Chicago’s youth. Dorothy Jean Tillman II, affectionately known as “DJ,”…
Zina Age and Aniz Inc.: Fighting the secrecy, shame and guilt of HIV
Zina Age was worried back in 2003 because her 12-year-old godchild was back in the…