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These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - 9h -
Target Boycott Fuels Tension Between Black Shoppers and Black-Owned Brands
The company drew criticism last month after announcing it was ending its DEI programs.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Black wolves with rare genetic mutation spotted in Poland
Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has returned in recent years.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
The Significance of 2 Black Quarterbacks Starting in the Super Bowl
As they face off on Sunday, perhaps Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes can serve as symbols of hope, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks The NAACP is urging Black ...The Hill - 2d -
Nonalcoholic booze scores big ahead of the Super Bowl
Zero-proof beer sales are surging just as another major brand touts its newest boozeless brew during Sunday’s big game.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
President Trump gives interview ahead of the Super Bowl
President Trump talks tariffs, the economy, and Gaza in a one-on-one interview today before making history as the first sitting president to watch the Super Bowl in person. NBC News' Yamiche ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Moyes lauds Arne Slot ahead of Merseyside derby
Everton manager David Moyes has heaped praise on Liverpool boss Arne Slot but has urged his players to "put on a spectacle" when they host their local rivals in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday ...ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Car strikes pedestrians in Munich ahead of Vance arrival
An Afghanistan national plowed a car into a crowd of striking union workers in Munich, Germany, a day ahead of Vice President Vance’s arrival there for a security conference, according to local ...The Hill - 6d -
What happens on dating apps ahead of Valentine's Day?
A match made in data: Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid reveal some dating trends in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.CBS News - 6d -
Thune: McConnell will be with Republicans on 'big stuff ahead of us'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he expects former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to vote with Senate Republicans on the “big stuff ahead of us,” after McConnell voted ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump Officials Pushed Ahead With Mass Layoffs
Also, a man in Chile was briefly “swallowed” by a whale. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 5d -
Democrats grapple for response on education as GOP charges ahead
The Democratic Party is having to take a hard look at its education strategy as Republicans move aggressively on the issue with satisfaction in public education at its lowest point in decades. ...The Hill - 2d -
She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death
In the Netherlands, doctors and dementia patients must negotiate a fine line: Assisted death for those without capacity is legal, but doctors won’t do it.The New York Times - 2d -
Ahead of a jubilant CPAC, GOP divisions linger
A day-long gathering that celebrates conservative politics is set to put the newly energized Republican Party fully on display a month into President Trump's second term. The Conservative Political ...The Hill - 20h -
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with Black Sabbath bandmates for 'greatest' show ever
Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal ...ABC News - Feb. 5 -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory
Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
When Tamia came across a video on YouTube of people line dancing to her 2006 song “Can’t Get Enough of You,” she and her husband, NBA legend Grant Hill, decided to join in the fun and learn the dance.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
How Somalis see the 'Black Hawk Down' battle three decades on
As a documentary about the military disaster is released the BBC speaks to some still affected.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
Two rare black wolves have been spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forestABC News - Feb. 9 -
Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered
Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Ineos blames ‘deindustrialisation of Europe’ for ending All Blacks deal
New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against Ineos Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company looking to cut costs Ineos, the chemicals company founded and run by the British billionaire and Manchester ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Somaya Critchlow Puts Black Nudes Among Old Masters
Somaya Critchlow, 31, is showing her provocative paintings alongside a storied collection that includes work by Rubens, van Dyck and Velázquez.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Illinois County to Pay $10 Million After Fatal Shooting of Black Woman
A Sangamon County deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey, 36, last year, after she called to report a prowler outside her home in Springfield, Ill. The former deputy has been charged with murder.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events
The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
TMNT Collab Confirmed For Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 And Warzone
Following recent leaks , Activision has officially confirmed Call of Duty's next big IP collaboration is with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Season 2 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone is themed ...GameSpot - 6d -
Olympic 400m silver medallist Roger Black reveals open heart surgery
Former athlete has known of condition since childhood Black finished second behind Michael Johnson in 1996 Roger Black, who won Olympic silver in the 400m for Great Britain, has revealed he had ...The Guardian - 6d -
Alice Coltrane's ashram — and her 'Black radical imagination' — lives on at the Hammer Museum
Presenting never-before-seen ephemera and the works of 19 contemporary Black artists, the Hammer Museum pays homage to the life and impact of musician and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Guilty Plea in Shooting of Black Teen Who Rang the Wrong Doorbell
Andrew D. Lester, a Kansas City resident in his 80s, was charged with felonies in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a teen who went to the wrong address.The New York Times - 5d -
Black, atheist and unapologetic: the rise of secularism in African American communities
More Black people are leaving religion, challenging tradition and redefining community. In 2015, Mandisa Thomas faced a harrowing confrontation while tabling for Black Nonbelievers Inc, a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Forgotten opera written in by Black composer in 1855 performed at last
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.CBS News - 4d -
'A proud black woman' - Shaw's 'powerful' gesture after starring role
With her opening goal against Liverpool, Khadija Shaw showed her importance to Manchester City. Her actions afterwards were even more important.BBC News - 3d -
NAACP spending guide urges Black Americans to avoid companies that dumped DEI
The NAACP is urging Black Americans to refrain from shopping at retailers that have stepped back from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The nation’s oldest civil rights organization ...The Hill - 2d