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African business magnate Aliko Dangote’s fortune has surged to $51.3 billion, making him the world’s 36th-richest person, according to Forbes. This follows Monday’s launch of the The post Aliko Dangote’s Fortune Surges to $51.3B Following […]

Ugandan short-form video platform Wano has hit a milestone of 50,000 downloads. Founded in 2025 by creative entrepreneur and filmmaker Eilmer Bahri, the platform is designed The post Ugandan Short-Form Video Platform Wano Hits 50,000 Downloads […]

 Following a successful Summer Youth Jobs season that connected nearly 11,000 young people with paid work opportunities across the City, Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper today announced the start of the […]

Black students have faced exclusion from high-quality mathematics for generations, according to a new report. A California-based math equity group found that this has had serious The post How Barriers to Advanced Math Are Holding Black Students Back […]

Mayor Michelle Wu today proposed targeted, time-limited tax abatements for four previously approved market-rate housing developments that could unlock 1,400 homes, including more than 180 income-restricted homes, and support an estimated 1,582 jobs […]

The City sent a letter that explains three main things: Where we agree with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Draft Feasibility Report. Where we want our partnership with USACE to go next. Where we think federal policies and practices need […]

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC: To kick off National Voter Registration Week of Action, When We All Vote released findings from Pass the Mic to Gen Z’s pilot year so far. More than 50,000 Gen Zers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. parti...

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC: To kick off National Voter Registration Week of Action, When We All Vote released findings from Pass the Mic to Gen Z’s pilot year so far. More than 50,000 Gen Zers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. parti...

(Black PR Wire) Hallandale Beach, Fla. – When doors opened at Hallandale Magnet High School one classroom had undergone a complete transformation and it was all thanks to a surprise makeover designed to spark curiosity and ignite...

Kai Cenat, the world’s most popular streamer, made his New York Fashion Week debut, showcasing his Vivet collection at Cipriani Wall Street in Lower Manhattan over The post Kai Cenat Makes New York Fashion Week Debut With Vivet Collection appeared […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has officially opened its initial public offering (IPO), launching Africa’s largest-ever share sale. The public subscription window will run from The post Dangote Refinery Launches Africa’s […]

(Black PR Wire) OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, […]

(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del. – The HBCU Week Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high school students enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is thrilled to announce its 10th annual HBCU […]

(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del. – The HBCU Week Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high school students enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is thrilled to announce its 10th annual HBCU […]

Beyond Code Collective has launched a new YouTube series, Code Along Beyond: Music, with support from technology giant Apple. The four-part series teaches learners how to The post Beyond Code Collective Launches Coding Series With Support From Apple […]