Farmer Marcus Carpenter Opens Minnesota’s First Black-Owned Freight Farm
The first Black-owned Freight Farm is opening in Hennepin County, Minnesota, helping to address food insecurity and inequality in agriculture in the rural area. The Freight Farm will be led by farmer Marcus Carpenter and his organization, Route 1, a Minnesota-based resource for BIPOC emerging farmers. “Today is an exciting day,” Carpenter said to KARE […]
Remembering Ramona Edelin, The Educator Turned Activist Who Popularized The Term ‘African American’
Dr. Ramona Hodge Edelin, an educator and activist who helped popularize the term “African American” in the late 1980s, died February 19 from cancer at her home in Washington D.C., The Washington Post reports. She was 78 years old. Ramona Hodge (later Edelin) was born in Los Angeles on September 4, 1945. Her mother, Annette […]
Meet The Formerly Incarcerated Business Owners Behind This Jersey Healthy Meal Prep Company
They’re hoping to inspire others to live healthier, freer lives. Three New Jersey natives went from behind bars to business owners when they opened MacroBites, a Black-owned, health-conscious meal prep company that focuses on wellness, nutrition, and providing cuisine for the culture. Macrobites is the first Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company in the nation and […]
Halle Bailey to Star in Upcoming Pharrell Willams Biopic
Halle Bailey is making her way back to the big screen. The singer-songwriter and actress has been tapped to star in Universal Pictures’ new coming-of-age film inspired by the life of noted producer and musician, Pharrell Williams. The untitled musical will be set in 1977 Virginia Beach, and is based Williams’ childhood growing up in the […]
Ryan Coogler Set To Produce New Prince Jukebox Musical
Check the forecast, a purple rain is expected to fall on theaters real soon. Ryan Coogler, the brilliant mind behind Marvel’s Black Panther films is set to produce a new jukebox musical film featuring the music of the one and only Prince for Universal Pictures, according to Hollywood Reporter. The as of now untitled project […]
Steve Harvey Launches New Interactive Motivational Network Focused On Wellness
He’s helping to make wellness a priority for others. New York Times #1 Bestselling author, Emmy award-winning host, businessman, and humanitarian Steve Harvey is known for bringing the laughs and the knowledge over the years. Now, he’s sharing his wisdom and humor directly to you through The Steve Harvey Network, a network of programming as […]
Lenny Kravitz Partners With Ray-Ban For New Sunglasses Collection
Now we can all be as cool as Lenny Kravitz! The rock star and fashion icon has partnered with the equally stylish and popular sunglasses brand, Ray-Ban, for a rock-and-roll-inspired take on the brand’s Reverse sunglasses. The Ray-Ban x Lenny Kravitz capsule collection was released in March, featuring limited-edition shades available in gold, black, dark […]
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ to Be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
This classic album has garnered three decades of accolades! On February 24, 1998, Lauryn Hill made history at the 41st annual GRAMMY awards, setting the record for the most nominations for a female artist in one night with 10 nominations. Hill was the first woman to take home five trophies in one night including Best […]
This Historic Black Church is Building Affordable Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina
A local church in Charlotte, North Carolina is answering the prayers of those looking for a place to live in the ever-fluctuating housing market. According to Black Enterprise, Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, head pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, recently cut the ribbon at Varick On 7th, a brand new apartment complex in […]
Dapper Dan Named Creative Director of Sherwin-Williams’ ‘Loneliest Color’ Campaign
“One” may be the loneliest number, but have you ever given any thought about the loneliest color? Sherwin-Williams is on a mission to give the loneliest color some much-needed attention and appreciation. For more than 155 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader and the nation’s largest retailer of paint and painting supplies, helping people […]