Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation’s youth. The focal point of 20 Seconds or More isRead More →
The nation’s leading premium quality cannabis brand rooted in purpose and founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola, announced today the launch of its fashion collaboration with rapper T.I.’s apparel line, AKOO Clothing. The “420 capsule collection” commemorates the nationwide cultural cannabis moment, 4/20, while giving back to those who have beenRead More →
Jay King, the CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), has announced the launch of a special Covid-19 “Everybody Pitch In” GoFundMe campaign, to assist and save California-based small Black businesses. Even with the recent passage of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion-dollar Covid-19 stimulus bill, King is concerned that small Black enterprisesRead More →
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) issued frequently asked questions (FAQ Watch) for healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The novel coronavirus outbreak has caused significant disruption to global health, especially for vulnerable populations in the U.S. The ABC created FAQ Watch to provide a succinct update on the science andRead More →
Coronavirus won’t stop the show for Black Mamas Matter Alliance and Maternal Health organizations across the country. In the middle of Social Distancing and Shelter in Place orders it has been determined that this is not the time to relax or let up on Centering Black Mamas as is theRead More →
Saturday April 11, 2020 kicks off the week long celebration of Black Maternal Health week, Hosted by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a national network of black women-led organizations and multi-disciplinary professionals who work to ensure that all BlackMamas have the rights, respect,Read More →
As the country and world continue to come together to fight against COVID-19, Ice Cube announced today the creation of special “Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self” t-shirts utilizing his famous lyrics as a perfect microcosm for how we all need to act – nobody is immune and we allRead More →
DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck announce the partnership of their We The Best Foundation with Direct Relief and simplehuman to aid in supplying additional supplies to healthcare workers on the front line in both New York and Miami local hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for protective equipment for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals being called upon to maintainRead More →
Cain A. Hayes, President and CEO of Gateway Health®, LLC has been named to Savoy Magazine’s prestigious “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America” list. The leading African-American business and lifestyle magazine announced all honorees in its spring issue, available now at SavoyNetwork.com. In this issue, we assembled an elite representationRead More →
kweliTV, an ad-free subscription video on demand service that celebrates independent black stories from across the globe, is now available on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex. X1 and Flex customers can subscribe to and access kweliTV’s award-winning indie films, documentaries and kids programming over the Internet by saying “kwelitv”Read More →
