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Beauty

Kaleidoscope Hair Products Launches Curl Math™ Collection on Founder Jesseca Harris-Dupart’s Birthday

Kaleidoscope Hair Products, the award-winning, culture-shaping brand celebrated for its bold storytelling and community-first innovation, enters the curl conversation with intention, impact, and celebration with the launch of Curl Math™, its first major launch in 3 years. Launching on the birthday of

February 16, 2026

Scholarships

Optiv Accepting Applications for $10,000 Scholarship Supporting Black, African American STEM Students

Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is accepting applications for its annual $10,000 scholarship for Black, African American STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students. Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m. MT on May 1. This one-time scholarship, awarded by

February 16, 2026

Education

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Launches New Mentoring Campaign

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBS Miami) officially debuted its newest community-wide campaign, “We All Have a Little in Common,” with a public premiere during halftime of the Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic game at the Kaseya Center. As thousands of

February 16, 2026

Atlanta·Parties & Galas

Atlanta’s Philanthropic Set Gathers for Countdown for a Cure’s “Evening of Energy” Gala

Atlanta’s winter social calendar quietly revolves around a handful of charitable black-tie nights and this year the Countdown for a Cure Foundation’s annual gala again positioned itself among them. The organization hosted its 2026 Evening of Energy on February 7 at The

February 16, 2026

Los Angeles·Parties & Galas

Annual Kenny “the Jet” Smith All Star Bash

Los Angeles already treats NBA All-Star Weekend like a film premiere — arenas, celebrities, brand activations, concerts but the real industry gathering never happens on the hardwood. It happens behind gates. This year that gravitational center again became Kenny “The Jet” Smith’s

February 15, 2026

Art & Culture

Lauren Haynes Appointed Executive Director of Atlanta Contemporary

Atlanta Contemporary has named Lauren Haynes’s as its new executive director, effective March 16. She replaces interim ED Everett Long, who had been in the position since last summer. Haynes brings a wealth of curatorial experience to her new role, from institutions

February 11, 2026

Health & Wellness

Black Girl Vitamins Unveils “Black Art Is Wellness” Campaign Honoring 100 Years of Black History Month

Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with a bold, culture-forward initiative that celebrates the powerful intersection of creativity, wellness, and Black storytelling. Titled Black Art Is Wellness, the 2026 campaign introduces limited-edition product labels and

February 11, 2026

Art & Culture

Unsung Negro Leagues Legend: How Sam Hairston Built a Three-Generation Legacy That Changed Major League Baseball and Beyond

Before Major League Baseball fully opened its doors to Black athletes, and long before multi-generational baseball families became celebrated, there was Sam Hairston, a Negro Leagues standout and Triple Crown winner whose influence shaped America’s pastime for more than 70 years. This

February 11, 2026

Art & Culture

Los Angeles Public Library to Host Citywide Black History Programming and Second Annual “Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories

The Los Angeles Public Library is hosting its second annual Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories to celebrate the rich and multi-faceted accomplishments of the community. This February, celebrate Black history with free programs for all ages at branch libraries throughout Los Angeles

February 11, 2026

Politics

Young Black Lawyers’ Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) Launches Democracy Sunday Ahead of the 2026 Texas Primary Elections

The non-partisan Young Black Lawyers’ Organizing Coalition (YBLOC), a democracy organizing network for young Black lawyers and law students, is launching its Democracy Sunday events February 15 ahead of the March 3 Texas Primary elections, deploying members of the Black legal community

February 11, 2026

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