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ANNOUNCING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AAF ADVERTISING HALL OF FAME
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF), the esteemed Council of Judges, led by Chair Ross Martin, President of Known and Vice Chair Rita Ferro, President of Disney Advertising, has chosen to induct six legendary leaders along with one corporate honoree and two special President's Award recipients. Honorees will be celebrated at the annual Induction Gala in New York City at Cipriani Wall Street on April 23, 2026. The announcement was made today concurrent with the ringing of the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Happy New You!
As 2025 comes to a close, many of us are ready to turn a new leaf and pray that all that was broken this year will be fixed in 2026. The losses, the uncertainty, the fatigue of it all—it has been a lot. But a new year does not require us to carry old burdens forward. It invites us to travel lighter. As we step into 2026, especially those of us who have experienced the coming and going of many years, it may be time to rethink not just what has happened to us—but what is still possible through us.
ESSENCE Launches ‘WeLoveUs.shop Powered by ESSENCE’
ESSENCE Communications Inc. proudly launched WeLoveUs.shop powered by ESSENCE, a community commerce platform built to support Black women-led and culturally rooted brands with stronger cash flow, consistent visibility, and direct access to consumers during the holiday season and beyond. With the debut of a new, curated digital retail destination, featuring a mix of emerging and beloved Black-owned brands across beauty, wellness, home, lifestyle, and gifting – all vetted through ESSENCE’s trusted editorial lens – consumers can meet the moment with purchases that directly invest in a founder’s dream.
New United Steelworkers Leaders Prepare to Take Office
Pittsburgh – A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall.
UrbanGeekz Partners with British-Nigerian Inventor to Spotlight Patented Modular Handbag System
Award-winning digital news platform UrbanGeekz has teamed up with a visionary British-Nigerian designer to showcase his ingenious patented handbag invention.
Celebrate Your Financial New Year: A Q&A With Chicago Community Manager, Jared Evans
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the year and set yourself up for success in 2026. Whether you’re building new habits or refining your financial strategy, Jared Evans, one of five Chase Community Managers in Chicago, shares practical tips to strengthen your financial health journey.
Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Prize Competition Announced 2025 Winners at 5th Annual Demo Day
The Black Ambition 5th Annual Demo Day & Fundable Founders Forum was held at The Sacred Space Miami on Friday, Nov. 14th, and Saturday, Nov, 15. Under the banner of "Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Ambition," these events brought together a powerful ecosystem of investment, ambition, and community. These landmark events were designed to be a launching pad for underrepresented founders rewriting the future of business, culture, and purpose.
NMSDC Releases 2024 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report: MBEs Drive Nearly $600 Billion in Economic Output
(Black PR Wire) Recently, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) released its highly anticipated 2024 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to the U.S. economy.
Novae Wins DSA Award for Technology Innovation
Novae has won the 2025 DSA Award for Technology Innovation, presented by the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), for its myNovaeDisputes Manager personal credit software. The annual DSA awards honor companies that set a benchmark for excellence and integrity in the direct selling industry.
Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to keep an eye out for online scams that aim to steal your money and your joy.
National Black MBA Association Ignites Future of Work with the Launch of AI Advisory Council
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) announced a pivotal step in its continued evolution as an emerging leader in workforce development with the formation of a distinguished AI Advisory Council. This initiative, championed by Interim CEO Orlando Ashford, is designed to equip the organization's members with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to navigate and lead in the AI-driven economy, specifically through the new NBMBAA AI Academy.
READY to BEAUTY Launches Landmark "State of Black Beauty" Study
READY to BEAUTY, The Industry's First Global Think Tank for Multicultural Entrepreneurs and Brands, proudly announces the launch of its inaugural reporting of (A) STATE OF BLACK BEAUTY. This premier edition entitled (A) STATE OF BLACK BEAUTY: An Industry Study as Told by those Black Founders, Executives and Artist who Define the Market centers Black professionals in beauty within industry-wide research, ensuring their experiences, insights, and influence are fully documented and represented in national data.
MADE WINS $50,000 IN FIRST-EVER "KEEP IT 100" PITCH COMPETITION SPONSORED BY ELITE MEDIA
MADE, a verification system developed to protect Black creativity, was declared the winner of the inaugural "Keep It 100" Pitch Competition sponsored by Elite Media. The winner was announced at The One Club's "Where Are All the Black People" Conference in New York City on Friday evening, October 17.
NBCC Reaffirms its Support to Dream Exchange and Its Mission to Open Public Markets to Small Businesses
The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) reaffirmed its support for Dream Exchange and its effort to expand access to public capital markets for small, midsized, and minority-owned businesses across the United States.
