Atlanta, GA – Concept creator Andrew Gilliam first pushed the technology envelope in the crypto gaming space back in 2019 with CryptoBoxers, the first boxing game prototype operating on blockchain technology. Gamers were in feverish anticipation of a portal that would feature real life boxers as collectible tokens with virtual fighting action. Then Covid happened. […]
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Michael Bland Named Executive Director of Black Men Vote, Pledging to Elevate Black Male Political Engagement
Washington, D.C. — Black Men Vote (BMV), a leading nonpartisan organization committed to boosting Black male voter turnout and civic engagement, has tapped veteran political strategist Michael Bland as its new executive director. Bland, who brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and electoral strategy, is widely recognized for his work in […]
HBCU Green Fund unit des jeunes de 16 pays africains pour lancer le plan d’action #Road2Belém et présenter une déclaration pour la justice climatique
DAKAR, SÉNÉGAL – À l’occasion de la journée internationale de la Terre 2025, le Réseau pour un avenir durable en Afrique d’HBCU Green Fund a organisé une réunion virtuelle dynamique réunissant des jeunes leaders de 16 pays africains et de la diaspora africaine. Avec l’appui de son bureau basé à Dakar, cet événement a marqué […]
Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy
ATLANTA -After successfully completing a rigorous fellowship that exposes students to opportunities in clean energy and sustainability, Serena Echols was awarded an internship assisting a community in Florida that was exposed to contaminated groundwater. One of twelve students selected by the HBCU Green Fund to participate in their inaugural Atlanta University Center (AUC) Fellows Program, […]
Jay King’s “The Creative Exchange” Makes Post Pandemic Return with KBLA Talk Radio’s Tavis Smiley as Keynote Speaker
Sacramento – Long before taking over as the CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), Jay King, had been hosting “The Creative Exchange” in Sacramento, CA. A gathering to assist creatives on their professional path, the annual event was sidelined when Covid hit. King has announced that the “The Creative Exchange: […]
Ford Foundation Invests $20.29 Million to Support Documentary Filmmaking in 2021
The Ford Foundation recently announced its overall funding for independent documentary film for 2021. JustFilms, a part of the foundation’s Creativity and Free Expression (CFE) program, provided over $20.29 million to support 122 organizations and filmmakers in the United States and Global South. From that allocation, JustFilms granted over $5 million to support 71 content projects, with 49 comprising new grantees and 73% […]
Innovative Strip Artist Coworking Space, The Artists Plex, Kicked Off GoFundMe
Los Angeles, CA – A dedicated group of current and former strip artists have combined their resources to form Artists Plex (https://artistsplex.com/), a community based, coworking space that promotes creative collaboration and financial prosperity, while merging the current demand for networking and production facilities within their industry. Spearheaded by veteran dance performance artist and activist […]
HFPA Agrees to Meet with NABJ to Help Increase Diversity
During the Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced that they will rectify the lack of Black journalists among their ranks. According to Variety, former HFPA President Meher Tatna admitted they had not had any Black members for the last 20 years. As the nation’s largest media organization for people of color, […]
California Black Chamber of Commerce and NAMCNC Partner to Build Advocacy for Minority and Women-Owned Construction Businesses
Sacramento, CA – The new year is off to an industrious start with Jay King, CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), announcing a statewide partnership with the National Association of Minority Contractors, Northern California (NAMCNC), under the direction of its Northern California Chapter President, Pete Varma. The two organizations intend […]