HBCUs land millions for cancer research, STEM and campus upgrades
Tuskegee's $10 million NIH award leads a strong month of grants for historically Black colleges.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Mapleton, Georgia picks Dr. Anita Allen as its first police chief
The new city outside Atlanta chose a leader with more than 25 years in law enforcement.
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All news →Forbes names 25 Black-owned businesses to watch
The first ForbesBLK list spotlights companies that together employ more than 16,000 people.
NAACP launches the Advancement List to honor barrier-breaking leaders
The new annual list recognizes Black professionals across business, media, education and public service.
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Mansa Musa's real legacy isn't the gold. It's what he built with it.
“A story told at the kitchen table can outlive a house.”
Our history is a family heirloom
The stories we pass down are worth more than anything we could leave in a will.
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