Month: September 2026

Iconic Excellence explores Dr. Charles R. Drew’s scientific breakthroughs, leadership and lasting influence on medicine and blood donation WASHINGTON — The American Red Cross and NAACP have released Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a short documentary examining the life and work of the pioneering Black surgeon, researcher and educator whose breakthroughs […]

Honda Drive the Legacy Fund will support HBCU infrastructure, technology and institutional capacity through a new long-term endowment TORRANCE, Calif. — The Honda USA Foundation has created a $10 million Drive the Legacy Fund designed to provide long-term support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The endowment expands Honda’s nearly four-decade relationship with HBCUs and […]

Complete College America and ACUE are bringing evidence-based teaching certification and professional learning to faculty at four historically or predominantly Black colleges INDIANAPOLIS — Complete College America has partnered with the Association of College and University Educators to launch a faculty training and development initiative across four historically or predominantly Black community colleges. Faculty at […]

Monique Broughton JN Bank Canada Leadership Strengthens Diaspora Connections TORONTO, CANADA — For Monique Broughton, understanding finance was once the one part of the evening news that seemed impossible to decode. Today, she stands at the forefront of Jamaican diaspora banking in Canada as the Chief Representative Officer for JN Bank in Canada, helping thousands […]

Quavo QRÖME LIFE pairs the Atlanta rapper with Pharrell across an entire 14-track album, giving Quavo a focused solo statement as he simultaneously prepares for a new Migos chapter with Offset. Quavo is preparing to open another solo chapter with QRÖME LIFE, a 14-track album produced entirely by Pharrell and scheduled to arrive October 2. […]

Culture Creators and Dream Planet are searching for emerging hosts for a new original digital news series LOS ANGELES — Culture Creators and Dream Planet have announced a new original digital news show focused on culture and entertainment, with an open casting call set for October 7 in Los Angeles to find the program’s on-camera […]

Final Migos album plans bring Quavo and Offset back together creatively, with unreleased Takeoff vocals expected to help the surviving members preserve the sound and legacy of the influential Atlanta trio. Migos may have one final chapter ahead, and Quavo says he and Offset intend to make sure it honours Takeoff. Quavo confirmed in September […]

Aristotle Jones celebrates Black Appalachian culture with Appalachian Soul Power and Mountain Alchemy OSAGE, W.Va. — West Virginia singer, songwriter, storyteller and author Aristotle Jones is launching a campaign to establish July as Appalachian Soul Month, pairing the initiative with the September 22 release of his new album Appalachian Soul Power and companion novel Mountain […]

Toyota sponsorship supports the HBCU marching-band showcase as National Battle of the Bands heads to South Florida WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Toyota has joined the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in the Palm Beaches as an official sponsor, adding the automaker to the lineup of partners supporting one of the country’s major showcases […]

A Different World September 2026 cover connects Hillman’s legacy with a new generation EBONY has brought together the new and legacy cast of A Different World for its September 2026 digital cover, connecting the enduring legacy of the landmark television series with a new generation of Hillman students. The cover features new cast members Maleah […]