There is so much negative news out there, especially when it comes to the Black community. It seems like only doom and gloom follows us and our stories, but that couldnât be farther from the truth. Here is some Good Black News Iâve come across this week to keep you charged up.
Business
pocstock, a company that creates stock images of people of color, has teamed up with Canva to bring its inclusive servicing to the visual platform.
The Black Wall Street Times, âLush Cosmetics Supports Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors and Descendantsâ
âLush Cosmetics Partners with Justice for Greenwood to Launch $185,000 Fundraising Campaign for Reparations Organizationsâ
Education
PR News Wire, âPROPEL Center and Apple Host Arts and Entertainment Career Accelerator for HBCU Studentsâ
âPROPEL Center, an innovative hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is assembling a dynamic cohort of 50 students from 19 HBCUs for an immersive two-week experience as part of its Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator, launched in collaboration with Apple.â
Media
The Guardian, âFrom child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalistâs extraordinary storyâ
âWith the refugee crisis showing no signs of abating, and increasingly harsh rhetoric about âstopping the boatsâ, Aamna [Mohdin] tells Helen what she wishes people understood about the lives of many refugees. And how the political discourse has affected her life.â
Capital B News, âKelly Virella joins the Capital B leadership team from The New York Times.â
âKelly Virella, an editorial leader and innovator with 24 years of experience in the field, is Capital Bâs new executive editor. Virella will lead editorial operations and set and execute an ambitious vision for Capital Bâs journalism.â
Tech
AfroTech has picked its 2024 Future 50 honorees who are âshaping the future of tech.â The list includes names such as Ciara Imani May, founder and CEO of Rebundle, and Melissa Bradley, managing partner at 1863 Ventures.
John Imah announced on LinkedIn that his company SpreeAI will emerge from stealth mode to help ârevolutionizeâ the retail landscape with âAI and machine learning technology.â He also announced supermodel Naomi Campbell will join the companyâs board.
Politics
Rolling Stone, âKamala Harris: âWhat Kind of Country Do We Want to Live In?ââ
âThe Vice President talks about the urgency of the upcoming election, the attack on reproductive rights, Trump's "gaslighting" of the American people, and moreâ
Entertainment
Essence, âFUBU Founders' Film Studio Inks $450M Content Deal To Produce Diverse Film Projectsâ
âThis deal aims to showcase diverse voices and perspectives, push creative boundaries, and inspire audiences worldwide.â
Revolt, âREVOLT announces new ownership: Its employeesâ
âREVOLTâs new ownership structure provides employees an equity stake as the company, while remaining Black-owned and operated, continues its mission to become the largest media company powered by creators and fueled by culture.â
Celebrity
âShe believes that itâs âreally importantâ that young people have charitable pathways and supportive networks in order to pursue careers in the arts.â
The Evening Standard, âNaomi Campbell on race, addiction, Vogue, and why she canât stand Linda Evangelista.â
âThe supermodel and mother of two Naomi Campbell talks to Dylan Jones about addiction, anger and her new V&A exhibitionâ
Sports
Tennis, âCoco Gauff wins first Grand Slam doubles title with Katerina Siniakova in dream team debutâ
âThe American-Czech duo completed their Roland Garros title run Sunday with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini.â
The Times, âFootballer Nathan AkĂ©: âThe toughest part was just before my dad diedâ"
âThe Manchester City star talks about his fatherâs death from prostate cancer and why heâs joining a campaign to get more men discussing their healthââ
Culture
Harperâs BAZAAR, âWhy Nikole Hannah-Jones is Starting a New Black Literary Salon.â
âThe creator of The 1619 Project reflects on the past five years of wins and losses in the unfolding story of racial justice in America, and unveils her next project: a place to celebrate Black culture in Brooklyn.â
PR News Wire, âAncestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870â
âThe global leader in family history, announced the publication of approximately 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States from 1788-1867. Featuring details on more than 183,000 formerly enslaved people, the new free collection could help millions of descendants discover more about their families.â
What you might have missed
Axios, âStudy: Narrowing Black inequality is worth $1T in growthâ
âAddressing the roots of Black economic inequality has the potential to unlock as much as $1 trillion per year in domestic U.S. economic growth, according to a new study by the Black Economic Alliance Foundation.â
Glamour, âLupita Nyongâo Always Lands on Her Feetâ
âItâs been 10 years since Nyongâo made her Hollywood debut and while much has changed since she won that life-changing Academy Award, the actor is still finding new ways to challenge herself.â
Misc.
HBCU bands have already started rehearsing Kendrick Lamarâs âNot Like Usââ Homecoming season will be fun.
Aasiyah Abdulsalam, founder of the hardware company The Renatural, won a $250,000 grant to help innovate wig glue and wig production.
Tobi Smith, founder of the ready-to-eat African food delivery service Getadun, won the 15 Percent Pledgeâs first-ever live-pitch competition. The prize was a $15,000 grant.
Support this Black-owned coffee shop thatâs in need of some love (and online sales).
Miss Robyn Rihanna Fentyâs new hair care line drops tomorrow. Navy, we are never getting that album.