A group of teenagers in Hackney, East London, is working to fill a gap in emoji representation by creating new designs that reflect Black and mixed-race hairstyles. Their efforts, spearheaded by community organization Rise.365, have…
In an era dominated by digital communication, Pelumi Rae is reviving the art of handwritten correspondence with her bespoke stationery brand, The Letter Well. Founded in 2016, the London-based business has gained recognition for its…
At 27, Ibrahim Kamara is helping redefine the British media landscape. As co-founder of GUAP, the world’s first video magazine turned multi-platform youth media brand, Kamara has built a space dedicated to creativity, culture, and…
Black-owned events company POSH has secured $22 million in Series A funding to further its goal of connecting people through shared event experiences. Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire, the platform has garnered over…
Delaware State University (DSU) is blazing a trail in collegiate branding and entrepreneurship, making history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to launch its own private label clothing line and merchandise brand.…
The BlackStars Awards Gala, an annual celebration of global Black excellence, is set to honor the world’s highest-ranking mathematician, Dr. Abdon Atangana, for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics and his influence on…
A Black medical student turned content creator is working to inspire the next generation of diverse medical professionals through an animated children’s show. Joel Bervell, best known as the “Medical Mythbuster” on social media, has…
At just 12 years old, Jaylen Bledsoe wasn’t like most kids his age. While many of his peers were focused on schoolwork and hobbies, Bledsoe was already laying the groundwork for what would become a…
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