PhotoCredit:Reginajones Regina Jones, the trailblazing publisher and co-founder of Soul newspaper — the groundbreaking first nationally distributed Black music publication launched in 1966 — has lived a life of unyielding resilience. Born in South Los Angeles, she married at 15, raised five children amid financial hardship, and navigated the aftermath of the 1965 Watts…
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A Night of Excellence: OWN and NAACP Unite to Celebrate Black Voices Impacting the Community
IYANLA VANZANT, CARLOS KING, TOMMY MILES AND OWN’S STARS SHINE BRIGHT AT CELEBRATION OWN and the NAACP came together on Monday, December 1 to host a dazzling and deeply meaningful celebration. This exclusive, private event at The Aster Club served as a true celebration of partnership, community, and the power of content that positively shapes the culture. The…
Black-Owned Gin Breaks Through: The Old G Wins “Best Gin in Show” at Global Spirit Awards
The award comes on the heels of the gin’s debut of a new 200ml pocket bottle—extending its cultural footprint and accelerating growth despite industry headwinds LAS VEGAS, NV — The Old G, the Black- and minority-owned premium London Dry gin brand, has been awarded Best Gin in Show at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirit…
Troy and Rashad’s Unprecedented Pivot to billion-dollar financial literacy conference ‘Invest Fest’
The dynamic duo behind Earn Your Leisure have built a financial movement for the culture, proving education is the ultimate asset. Troy Millings, a former educator, and Rashad Bilal, a financial advisor and entrepreneur, are the co-founders of Earn Your Leisure (EYL), a groundbreaking media company. Their journey began with a shared passion for empowering…
NBA Champion & Web3 Expert Tristan Thompson Appointed Chief Digital Equity Officer at World Mobile to Champion Community-Owned Internet for Underserved U.S. Neighborhoods
IN AN UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP WITH PROTELINDO TO LAUNCH A BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED STRATOSPHERIC INTERNET NETWORK, WORLD MOBILE, WITH THOMPSON AT THE HELM, AIMS TO GLOBALLY ‘CONNECT THE UNCONNECTED’ AUGUST 11, 2025 – LOS ANGELES, CA – NBA champion, tech and Web3 expert Tristan Thompson is stepping off the court and into the skies—literally, as he announces his new role as…
Detroit based ‘Our Own Wall Street’ Honored Excellence and Resilience at Juneteenth Celebration
Detroit, MI – June 27, 2025 — In a celebration that fused heritage, honor, and hope, Our Own Wall Street hosted its annual Juneteenth event, a heartfelt evening that honored Detroit’s change-makers while honoring the resilience of the Black community. Held in the spirit of unity and empowerment, the evening unfolded as a tribute to…
Meet Patrick Muhammad, The Black Farmer Teaching Communities to Grow, Eat, and Thrive Through Sustainable Living
Patrick Muhammad, widely known as The Principal Farmer, is redefining leadership, sustainable living, and mindful eating. As a Black farmer, community leader, and educator, he is passionate about teaching future generations the importance of being intentional about what they eat and where it comes from. Over the past decade, he has transformed his 31-acre Your…
CPA Nicole Gillyard on Tax Strategies, Wealth Building, and the BOI Report: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Nicole Gillyard, also known as The Profit-ista, a seasoned CPA and financial strategist with over 30 years of experience, is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of finance. From strategic tax planning to understanding new government regulations like the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report, Nicole provides expert advice to maximize profits and…