Color Of Change has released its updated Black Tech Agenda, which aims to ensure technology and artificial intelligence systems designed by Big Tech help rather than harm Black communities, and protect Black workers from unfair AI systems, ensure Black artists get paid fairly, and stop Big Tech from building polluting infrastructure in Black neighborhoods.
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PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide
EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
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PRESS ROOM: Nickelodeon lets kids’ voices be heard election season with return of Kids Pick the President ‘Kids’ Vote’ poll and brand-new special
Nickelodeon is letting kids cast their vote for who they want to be the next president in the Kids Pick the President ‘Kids’ Vote’ poll, with the results revealed in a half-hour special hosted by Nate Burleson and his daughter Mia Burleson.
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PRESS ROOM: ‘The Covenant With Black America: 20 Years Later’ reignites the call for equity and justice
Tavis Smiley has updated and released “The Covenant with Black America” 20 years later, revisiting the original essays and adding new contributions from today’s leading voices, to address the ongoing disparities in health, housing, justice, and economic opportunities in Black communities.
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PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus releases corporate accountability report on diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Congressional Black Caucus has released a report on corporate accountability, finding that Fortune 500 companies remain committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion despite recent attacks, and outlining 12 best practices for promoting diversity in the workplace.
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PRESS ROOM: HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024
The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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PRESS ROOM: Climate Power launches $10 million Black engagement program aimed at mobilizing Black voters around climate
Climate Power has launched its Black Engagement Program to advance conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities and to educate Black voters about the contrast between Vice President Harris’ climate record and Trump’s pro-polluter agenda.
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PRESS ROOM: National Park Service awards $10.6 million to preserve America’s historically Black colleges and universities
The National Park Service has awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states to preserve historic structures on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Simmons College, Delaware State University, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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PRESS ROOM: Nearly 90 percent of Black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
The Violence Policy Center’s study found that guns were the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in the United States in 2022, with 87.4% of these victims being killed with guns.
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PRESS ROOM: Documentary shines a light on cotillions as a way to celebrate Black girlhood
A Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, is using the cotillion experience as programming for Black girls, many of whom live below the poverty line, and the documentary “The Debutantes” explores the pressure of paying bills, familial tensions and discovering themselves in a world where they feel judged.
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PRESS ROOM: Tuskegee University names Dr. Mark Brown, distinguished alum, as 10th president
Tuskegee University has appointed Dr. Mark Brown ’86 as its 10th president and CEO, marking the first time in its 143-year history that an alum will lead the university.
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PRESS ROOM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to host the 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa, Florida
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida from June 27 to July 2, with a focus on activism, philanthropic efforts, youth mentoring, recognizing the fine arts, health and wellness, and celebrating decades of social action.
