Archive for January 2026
Legal Defense Fund Elects AI Justice Leader Dr. Joy Buolamwini to Board of Directors
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) ecently announced the election of Dr. Joy Buolamwini to its Board of Directors, marking a significant moment as the organization deepens its engagement with the civil rights implications of artificial intelligence. Dr. Buolamwini, the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and a globally recognized leader in digital equity and accountability,…
Read MoreAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Pledges $30K to Black-Led Cancer Research
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. announced a $30,000 donation to the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, a Black tech-based cancer charity dedicated to transforming how cancer is treated and improving outcomes for communities most affected by the disease. The contribution underscores a new national partnership focused on raising awareness and generating critical funding to…
Read MorePR Pioneer Georgella Muirhead to Retire After Nearly 50 Years, Marking the End of an Era for Detroit and 98Forward
Georgella Muirhead, one of the most influential figures in American public relations and a pioneering force in Black communications leadership, will retire at the end of 2025, closing a remarkable chapter that spans nearly five decades of impact. Her departure marks not only a personal milestone, but a defining moment for Detroit’s communications landscape and…
Read MoreCrossroads Theatre Kicks Off 47th Season with Star-Studded Benefit and Lynn Nottage Premiere
Crossroads Theatre Company officially launched its 47th season with a celebratory benefit event and a powerful opening performance of Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, reaffirming the company’s legacy as a cornerstone of Black theater and cultural excellence in New Jersey. Held in the heart of…
Read MoreKeep Your Beard Game Strong Year-Round: Happy Head’s Prescription TopicalRx Targets Patchy Growth
Happy Head is extending the conversation with its new TopicalRx Beard Formula, a prescription-strength treatment designed to help men achieve fuller, healthier beards long. Patchy or uneven beard growth is a common concern, and in most cases, it has little to do with grooming habits. Genetics, hormones, and follicle health play a far greater role…
Read More‘Marcel on the Train’ Brings a Quiet Story of Resistance to Classic Stage Company
Classic Stage Company is set to debut the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, an inventive new play that reexamines the early life of legendary mime Marcel Marceau through the lens of courage, imagination, and survival. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet, the production begins previews…
Read MoreCarmen Jordá Celebrates New Children’s Book Launch in SoHo
Motorsports trailblazer Carmen Jordá marked the U.S. launch of her new children’s book, On Track to Win: The Carmen Jordá Story, with a celebratory event in SoHo, New York City. The launch brought together guests from the worlds of racing, publishing, and the arts to recognize Jordá’s career and her latest effort to inspire the…
Read MoreNayarit Earns Global Recognition with Appointment to UN Tourism Board
November 10, 2025 marked a major milestone for Mexico’s tourism sector as the Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística del Estado de Nayarit (FIPROTUR), the Tourism Promotion Trust of the State of Nayarit, was appointed to the Global Board of Affiliate Members of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term. The announcement was made by UN Tourism Secretary-General…
Read MoreNordstrom’s Most Luxe Finds, From $21 Jewelry to Cozy Winter Essentials
When it comes to shopping efficiency, few retailers rival the ease of a single, well-curated scroll at Nordstrom. Luxe accessories, cozy winter essentials, and thoughtful lifestyle finds under $50 all live in one place, making it easier to check everyone off the list without hopping between tabs. RappAround’s client roster offers some of the most…
Read MoreFederal Cuts Hit Black Women Hardest, Deepening Longstanding Racial and Gender Gaps in the Workforce
Black women, long recognized as a driving force of the U.S. workforce and a critical pillar of the federal labor system, are now bearing the brunt of recent federal cuts and budget tightening. While they represent a relatively small percentage of the overall labor force, Black women are heavily concentrated in public-sector and support roles…
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