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Daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X walk in Actively Black Fashion Week show

In a New York Fashion Week twist, Civil Rights icons walked the runway for the Black-owned athleisure brand, Actively Black. Ruby Bridges, who desegregated her school in Louisiana at the age of six years old in 1960, walked the show last night at the age of 71. Before she came out onto the runway, a video played of the racist reactions to her activism when she was just a child, and a child actor walked the runway with two older […]

todaySeptember 14, 2025

News

‘They’re the reason why I do what I do’: Milwaukee mayor shares VP Harris’ heartwarming moment with daughters

After stepping off Air Force Two in Milwaukee on Tuesday for her first presidential campaign rally, Vice President Kamala Harris was welcomed by the usual state and city officials: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. But two greeters—Mayor Johnson’s twin daughters—had a particularly special moment with America’s first woman vice president. As she approached the young girls, 6-year-old Bella and Madison, who were wearing white dresses with pink and purple bows in […]

todayJuly 24, 2024

Economy

Mom and Daughter’s Black Doctor-Owned Startup Raises $14M, Using AI to Help Cancer Patients

Meet Dr. Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade and her daughter, Feyi Olopade Ayodele, the co-founders of CancerIQ, a Black-owned healthcare technology company that has secured $14 million in funding to advance its mission of using AI technology to detect cancer early. Funmi serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the company while Feyi is the company's CEO.Their innovative approach is to address disparities in cancer care, particularly among underserved communities, by providing personalized risk assessments and connecting patients with tailored care plans.Due to […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 1

Economy

Mom, 3 Daughters Open First Ever Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store in Their Town in Oregon

Soulful Strands, a beauty supply and hair care products store owned by Nichole Ashley Moss, is making history as the first and only Black-owned business of its kind in the city of Corvallis, Oregon. It has quickly become a local gem, offering a diverse range of hair care essentials that cater to the unique needs of the community.The idea for Soulful Strands emerged from Nichole's own experience when she spent a hefty amount on hair care products at a beauty […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024