The Brownstone
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5 Ways To Show Up For National Women’s Small Business Month
As October rounds out, Black women are still the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America. But even with their glowing…
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$6B ‘Akon City’ Will Open In 2026; Africa’s Largest Hospital Is In the Plans
Giving back to Africa has always been a huge part of Akon‘s platform. The “Sorry, Blame It on Me” singer…
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Carver Bancorp Appoints Black Woman Banking and Regulatory Expert to Its Board
In a move that beef up its regulatory compliance acumen, Carver Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Robin L. Nunn as an…
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FAMU Expands Student Housing With $12.6 Million Purchase Of Nearby Residences
An unexpected surge in students led to many being placed on a long waiting list due to a lack of…
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Former UConn Track Athlete — and Richest Woman In Jamaica — Makes Largest Athletic Donation In University History
Dr. Trisha Bailey, a University of Connecticut (UConn) graduate and a former track athlete for the school, has made the…
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Jada Pinkett Smith Supports Will Smith’s Solo Vacations With Ex-Wife
Jada Pinkett Smith had Sheree Zampino open up on the latest episode of Red Table Talk about the family vacations…
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This Virginia-Based African American Culture Class Is Tapping Hope Into Youth
Total Action for Progress (TAP) is amplifying its mission of inspiring children and young adults by offering its life-changing African…
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First Black Female Police Chief Appointed in Evanston Illinois
Schenita Stewart made history on Monday after she was sworn in as the City of Evanston’s first permanent female police…
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The Future Is Now With Revolt’s Detavio Samuels and Sean Combs Enterprises’ Deon Graham
The Revolt Summit landed in the heart of Atlanta last month. As hundreds of up-and-coming artists, industry executives, and admirers…
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Texas Teenagers Forced to Drink their Urine, Escape Abusive Home — Mother and Boyfriend Arrested
A Texas mother and her boyfriend were arrested after being accused of allegedly abusing the mother’s twin children. According to…
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