💖Good Black News #56/57💖
here's what you missed last week
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 couldn’t be farther from the truth. Here is some Good Black News I’ve come across this week to keep you charged up.
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Business
Crain’s Detroit, “Ohio-based VC firm founds angel investment group in Michigan”
“A group of angel investors is trying to make it easier for startups to unlock capital in Michigan.”
AP, “Redemption Bank becomes the first Black-owned bank in the Rockies”
“Redemption Holding Co. has completed its acquisition of Utah-based Holladay Bank & Trust, making it the first time a bank has been owned by a Black-led investment group in the Western U.S.
Sports
Town and Country, “Ben Shelton Is Embracing the Spotlight”
“Ahead of Wimbledon, the Gen Z tennis star spoke with T&C about playing Grand Slams, the state of American tennis, and his new relationship with Trinity Rodman.”
Fast Company, “Coco Gauff and Emma Grede team up to help small businesses”
“The French Open champ stars in a new ad campaign for UPS that aims to serve up aces for small-business owners.”
Politics
USA Today, “Despite Trump backlash, DEI rollbacks are slowing. Here's why.”
“… a new study tracking DEI changes inside the nation’s biggest corporations shows the pace has slowed as the Trump administration has pivoted to other policy priorities such as immigration and tariffs.”
Entertainment
The Sunday Times, “Little Simz at Royal Festival Hall review — a thrilling finale to Meltdown”
“The north Londoner followed in David Bowie’s footsteps by curating this year’s Meltdown. Her exhilarating show, featuring a full orchestra, was a triumph”
Bustle, “Quinta Brunson Was Built For This”
“The Abbott Elementary star followed her gut to hit ratings and Emmys gold. Now she’s taking big swings in the rest of her life, too.”
Culture
WWD, “American Airlines Taps Brandon Blackwood for Collaboration”
“Three versions of the Blackwood-designed kits will be rolled out later this month on 125 flights.”
FT, “New York’s new-wave Caribbean cuisine”
“Meet the Manhattan chefs getting creative with the blistering flavours they grew up on”
Thank you for the good news! I was uplifted by the positive things happening here in our world. Before I read your post, I was disheartened by the news we have received today concerning the house vote earlier. You made a difference.❤️🙏🏾