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Fiat Ventures has rebranded as FGV Capital and closed an oversubscribed $35 million Fund II, exceeding its original $25 million target. Fund II’s investors include Reinsurance The post Fiat Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $35M Fund II Becomes FGV […]

Kenya’s capital market is evolving. The Capital Markets Authority has approved the WSA Banking ETF, which is expected to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) later this The post Kenya’s First Local ETF Will Let Investors Buy 11 […]

BOSTON — August 26, 2026 — The City of Boston's Office of Cultural Affairs today announced Back to School Haircuts & Styles, a citywide initiative offering free or low-cost haircuts and hairstyles for Boston youth heading back to school. The […]

At just 17 years old, Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki and Miron Onsarigo have developed HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filtration system designed to reduce harmful emissions at The post Kenyan Teens Win $12.5K for Vehicle Exhaust Filter Made From […]

Solo Nnanna believes that African talent, delivered globally, is one of the most underleveraged assets in the modern economy.  The Nigerian entrepreneur is the founder of The post Meet Solo Nnanna, the Entrepreneur Taking African Talent Global […]

Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, better known by his YouTube alias KSI, is one of the U.K.’s most successful creators. From co-founding the hugely successful YouTube The post From Filming FIFA Videos to a Billion-Dollar Brand: The […]

Femi Otedola was once the youngest Nigerian to make Forbes’ billionaires list. Then he lost more than $1 billion. Now, after rebuilding his fortune, his wealth The post Nigeria’s Femi Otedola Lost $1.2B, Now He’s Africa’s Fastest-Growing […]

Four Alabama HBCUs — Oakwood University, Miles College, Stillman College, and Tuskegee University — will each receive $1 million in permanent endowment funding from The James The post Jamie Dimon’s Foundation Gives $1M Each to Four Alabama […]

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2026 Boston Family Days program now includes free, professionally guided tours across the city, giving Boston students and their families new ways to explore the neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories that have […]

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, […]

The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH), South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC), Age Strong, elected officials, community partners, and residents celebrated the groundbreaking of McDevitt Senior Homes, an affordable […]

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – One act of generosity can create a ripple effect, opening doors to opportunities that can transform a girl’s life and strengthen her future. On Friday, Aug. 28,2026 Girl Power Rocks (GPR) will join nonprofits a...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – One act of generosity can create a ripple effect, opening doors to opportunities that can transform a girl’s life and strengthen her future. On Friday, Aug. 28,2026 Girl Power Rocks (GPR) will join nonprofits a...

(Black PR Wire) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is preparing to launch its historic 2026–2030 International Program initiative with the debut of the first “Champion Impact Moment”—a large-scale, wraparound service act...

(Black PR Wire) SILVER SPRING, Md. — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) proudly congratulates CJ Marbley and Dr. Ahnyel Burkes, members of the New Orleans Black Nurses Association, on being named 2026 Louisiana Nurses Foundation Hall ...