African American Interest
Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit
HARLEM, N.Y. — Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice….
PRESS CONFERENCE: Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MEDIA ADVISORY: In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven Black youth movement….
Klaiyi’s 7th Anniversary: Double Wear Wig for Black Girls
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Dear Klaiyi girls, Klaiyi Human Hair Wig Company (“Klaiyi Hair”) is about to launch an innovative wig for the whole world: the double wear wig. This is a special thank you from Klaiyi to their customers on the occasion of their 7th anniversary. From glueless wigs to put on and go wigs, bye bye knots, pre-everything wigs, and now double wear wigs, let’s look forward to this new product together….
HBCU Green Fund Presents GreenFest 2024: A Celebration of Sustainability, Culture, and Community Unity
ATLANTA, Ga. — The HBCU Green Fund is proud to announce GreenFest 2024, a vibrant celebration of sustainability, culture, and the power of unity within the Black community on Saturday, September 7, at Truly Living Well Farm in Atlanta, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free, public event will feature food, live performances, eco workshops, activities for children, and an opportunity to meet V-103s Big Tigger who will broadcast live from the event….
Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Survives Health Scare, Heart Surgery, and Near-Death Experience, Announces New Album and Podcast with Son S.O.T.U.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, co-founder of the iconic group Digital Underground (DU), faced significant health challenges, causing him to miss much of the celebration. Together with his son, S.O.T.U., they are preparing to release “Sex Packets 2 – The ReUp” and launch a new podcast, “The Chop Shop.”…
Black Chamber of Arizona Celebrates National Black Business Month
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) Celebrates National Black Business Month with a Certification Day and Business Summit presented by Amazon and ASU, Aug. 21 and 28, 2024, at Memorial Union, ASU (Aug. 21) & Lush Café, Tempe (Aug. 28)….
Luvme Hair Academy July Session Achieved Remarkable Success
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted the second session of the Luvme Hair Academy, with approximately 150 participants joining the live event. The Luvme Hair Academy is a heartfelt manifestation of the mission at Luvme Hair, with the brand slogan “Luvme For You.”…
Luvme Hair Celebrates Success with Atlanta Pop-Up Shop
ATLANTA, Ga. — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community….
Achieve Seamless Styles with Luvme Hair’s Bundles with Closure
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Luvme Hair, a leading name in the human hair industry, is proud to introduce its premium Bundles with Closure, offering customers the ultimate solution for achieving seamless, natural-looking hairstyles. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Luvme Hair continues to set the standard for excellence in the hair extension market….
The Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Fred Taylor to be Honored with a March, Tribute and Celebration of Life – Public Invited to Attend
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, AD King Foundation, Rosa Parks Consortium, and other organizations in the civil rights community will convene for a two-day celebration of the life of Rev. Frederick Douglass Taylor, a revered leader in the civil rights movement and former lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks….