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Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in December
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Cynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday,…
Black Culture Week begins June 12 to honor Juneteenth in Chicago
Chicago will host Black Culture Week, a citywide campaign that highlights the intersection of Black culture, wellness, freedom, creativity and community empowerment. Organized by the…
Juneteenth banquet to honor local historic black churches | News
The Oldham County History Center will host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Banquet on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at…
Report Outlines the Recent Gains and Persistent Disparities in Higher Education for Black Californians
The Campaign for College Opportunity has released “The State of Higher Education for Black Californians,” a new analysis of the recent progress and lingering racial…
Annual Juneteenth celebration is Thursday, June 18
June 15, 2026 The Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and Staff invites everyone to join this year’s Juneteenth Celebration – Honoring the Journey,…
Nebraska’s first Black-founded school opens in North Omaha this fall
Identity Preparatory Academy will open this fall as the first state-sanctioned Black-founded school in Nebraska. Built for girls — The North Omaha independent school will focus…
Hutchins Center announces W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute Fellows — Harvard Gazette
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute at the Hutchins Center for African & African…
Las Vegas sign to light up for Juneteenth observance hosted by Clark County commissioner
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II will host a Juneteenth observance at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. The landmark…
More than a festival: ODUNDE celebrates Black culture while creating space for businesses …
news-odunde061626-01. Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, CEO … Black-owned businesses while connecting generations through culture, music and community. Source link
Community Conversations: Black Business Expo to showcase local black-owned businesses
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – On today’s edition of Community Conversations, 7News’ Dave Hunter spoke with Sharmain Cooper-Richardson about the upcoming Black Business Expo. During the…
