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March 25, 2026
Black business leaders address the DEI backlash in America, highlighting its impact, ongoing progress, and why diversity remains critical
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March 19, 2026
A judge dismissed a bankruptcy petition made by Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver, who is also suing her company's lender.
March 18, 2026
Wells Fargo’s latest report reveals Black women-owned businesses grew by 13% in 2025, and revenue rose by 6%. 
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March 17, 2026
Fawn Weaver and Uncle Nearest have filed for Chapter 11 in order to restructure the company while also suing its…
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March 16, 2026
MacKenzie Scott donates $42 million to Elizabeth City State University, marking one of the largest per-student gifts to an HBCU.
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March 10, 2026
Dr. Dre becomes the second rapper to be featured on Forbes’ billionaire list, joining the like of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna,…
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March 9, 2026
History-making executive Rashida Jones will serve as CEO of “Uncensored” Piers Morgan’s new digital first venture.
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March 9, 2026
T-Boz recalls the chaotic day TLC stormed Arista Records demanding the money they were owed in a new clip from…
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March 6, 2026
Grambling State University has secured a trademark milestone, securing the mark for its iconic "G" logo after a years-long fight.
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March 3, 2026
The "tendernism" trademark saga appears to be over as an attorney has agreed to transfer the mark over to Walter…
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March 2, 2026
Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to multiple reports.
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March 2, 2026
Anifa Mvuemba gets honest about Hanifa backlash, the weight of building while Black, and why she's choosing stillness over performance.
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March 2, 2026
Walter Johnson, better known as Mr. Tendernism, revealed on social media he's free to do his own thing after leaving…
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February 28, 2026
Blacc Sam tells theGrio how Nipsey Hussle Square, Marathon Burger’s expansion and the Neighborhood Nip Foundation reflect a growing blueprint…
Uncle Nearest Receivership, Fawn Weaver Uncle Nearest, Uncle Nearest Update, Fawn Weaver Update
February 28, 2026
The receivership for Uncle Nearest is alleging the company attempted to hide $20 million in loans from its creditor, Farm…