NEW YORK – BET recently announced its overall social justice initiative “Content for Change,”an expansive campaign anchored in the principle that media plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving individuals’ and communities’ values, perceptions and actions. BET, in partnership with corporate, civil rights and social justice organizations, will leverage its unique position and platforms […]
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PayPal Announces $530 Million Commitment to Support Black Businesses, Strengthen Minority Communities and Fight Economic Inequality
SAN JOSE, CA – PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses and communities in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic, to help address economic inequality. As part of its investment, the company is bolstering its internal programs to further increase diversity, equity and […]
CBCF Launches New Initiatives to Support Social Justice Reform in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will launch three key initiatives to support social reforms and education needed to advance the global Black community. Created in response to the historically unleveled playing field for minorities, and the recent protests and police killings of unarmed African Americans, CBCF will […]
Association of Black Cardiologists Creates COVID-19 FAQ Community Watch
WASHINGTON – Today, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) issued patient-centered frequently asked questions (FAQ Community Watch) related to COVID-19 for its community health advocates and partners. The ABC created FAQ Community Watch to provide concrete and trustworthy information about the danger and challenges of the disease with particular attention to those with heart disease. […]
Dr. Kevin James named 19th President of Morris Brown College
ATLANTA — The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced it has unanimously appointed Dr. Kevin James as its 19th President, effective immediately. At age 42, he is one of the youngest College Presidents in the country. He has served as Interim President since March 1, 2019. “I am honored to have been selected by […]
National Urban League Helps Minority-Owned Businesses and Community-Based Institutions Access to Covid Relief
By Marc Morial (To Be Equal #17) – The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program established by Congress earlier this month was supposed to help sustain small businesses imperiled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money ran out in less than two weeks. Then we found out that the vast majority of the funding — $243.4 million […]
Howard Advances Major Healthcare Vision Through Partnership with DC Mayor’s Office
WASHINGTON, DC – Howard University President, Wayne A. I. Frederick, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a partnership to support a citywide healthcare network that will serve residents in all communities, including the City’s most vulnerable populations. The District will provide financial and regulatory assistance to advance Howard’s health facilities and programming objectives. This is […]
Attorney Faith Fox Celebrates Black History Month as Newly Appointed Managing Partner for The Cochran Firm in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC – When Attorney Faith Fox opened her private practice, The Law Office of Faith Fox PLLC, just a few years ago, her mission was one of dedicated service. Per her own personal ordeal in family court without proper legal representation, she was deeply impacted by an overwhelming feeling of helplessness and wanted to […]
The T.D. Jakes Foundation Launches STEAM Think Tank With Roundtable Discussion
NEW YORK – The T.D. Jakes Foundation, a global nonprofit that focuses on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education, workforce preparedness and job training to create greater diversity and inclusion, and gender equity, in traditionally underrepresented fields, recently hosted its first roundtable, inviting business and educational leaders to take part in a lively […]