Civil rights prosecutor Charles F. Coleman Jr. is the epitome of leading by example. The self-proclaimed black superhero is regularly featured on CNN, MSNBC and other networks
The rain couldn’t stop an evening filled with elegant splendor on Chicago’s South Side. Rucker Cigar Lounge and Mikko’s Beauty Bar were venue hosts to
The Nissan Foundation has hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of grant money to give away for its 2019 grant cycle, and if you have
As chief engagement officer, Mike Strautmanis oversees community affairs and strategic partnerships for the Obama Foundation. He served in the Obama White House for four
On October 13, 2018, the Leadership Empowerment Project hosted its second annual celebration gala. The event took place at Atlanta’s Grand Hyatt Buckhead and was an
“Namaste” is a term commonly heard and used among yoga practitioners. Interpreted as “I bow to you,” it is meant to acknowledge the divine spark
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is the trade association of more than 200 African American-owned community newspapers around the U.S. It was founded 75
Christal Jackson is the founder of Mosaic Genius and Head and Heart Philanthropy, social impact agencies focused on improving social, economic and educational outcomes for communities of
The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy red carpet gala kicked off a celebration of excellence in education on Sunday, Aug. 26. The event was set against
LudaDay Weekend is officially here. Each year since 2005, Ludacris and the Ludacris Foundation host activities and events to bring together the Atlanta community over Labor
Nike has completely rejuvenated the inside of a West Side church in Chicago to bring fun and basketball to young athletes in the community. The
The National Urban League (NUL) held its annual conference on August 1-4, 2018, and this year, Toyota returned as a title sponsor. The conference was
Black excellence was strong Monday in Chicago’s youth. Dorothy Jean Tillman II, affectionately known as “DJ,” is a child prodigy, tech and arts enthusiast, and community
Zina Age was worried back in 2003 because her 12-year-old godchild was back in the doctor’s office sick again. He had been a sickly child
Stacey D. Brown is a community activist, mental health advocate and entrepreneur. Brown is the founder and CEO of Femme Noire LLC, a company for
While Essence Fest is largely known for their memorable musical performances, fashion and cultural celebrations, it also focuses on educational growth in the Black community.
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a condition that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary or life-threatening event. According to Nebraska.gov, an estimated
Many of you have heard of Dr. Eric D. Thomas, PhD., world renowned motivational speaker who has inspired millions worldwide via his inspirational, viral YouTube
Andre L. Johnson is the presidential, award-winning CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project (DRP), a multi-service agency that provides a wide spectrum of support services to
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, music industry veteran, author, and the founder of Silence the Shame, Shanti Das, hosted a Text-A-Thon
