Subject Constitution; Police Brutality Description The needless death of George Floyd is another reminder of the dangers Black men face during police encounters. Creator Evan Gerstmann Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/evangerstmann/2020/05/29/black-men-deserve-greater-constitutional-protection/?sh=7915e89e5455 Publisher forbes.com File
Subject Higher Education; HBCU; Student Loans; Philanthropy Description One year ago, Robert Smith, the wealthiest African American, stunned the nation by pledging to pay off the student loans of the 2019 class of Morehouse College. Creator Nathan Vardi Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2020/05/22/frank-baker-pays-off-tuition-for-graduates-of-historically-black-college/?sh=1f15e8fb390d Publisher forbes.com File
Subject Black Men And Plants Description Barry Greene, a local plant enthusiast, reminds us that some of the best hobbies are discovered at the intersection of passion and purpose. Creator Sabrina Clark Source https://qcitymetro.com/2020/05/21/this-plant-lover-is-on-a-quest-to-show-black-men-have-green-thumbs-too/ Publisher qcitymetro.com File
Subject Entertainment; Dining; Business; Tennessee Description If you’ve been longing for your grandmother’s cooking, Bee Hive Bistro in Murfreesboro promises something perfect for your plate. Creator Nancy DeGennaro Source https://www.dnj.com/story/entertainment/dining/2020/05/19/bee-hive-bistro-murfreesboro-where-eat-soul-food-honey-hole-best-wings/5215659002/ Publisher dnj.com File
Subject Library of Congress; Harlem; Photograph Collection Description An archive of work by Shawn Walker, a founding member of the Harlem-based African-American photography collective the Kamoinge Workshop, will join the Library of Congress’s collection, the organization announced Wednesday. Creator Lauren Messman Source https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/arts/design/library-of-congress-acquires-shawn-walker-photos.html Publisher nytimes.com File
Subject Small Business; Magic Johnson; Minority Communities Description The former Laker wants to help hard-hit minority communities during the coronavirus crisis. Creator Amara Omeokwe Source https://www.wsj.com/articles/magic-johnson-makes-another-assistto-the-small-business-aid-program-11589707801 Publisher wsj.com File
Subject Business Leadership Description Hart assumes role of President following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2020 Creator Source https://hub.united.com/brett-hart-named-president-united-airlines-2645973991.html Publisher hub.united.com File
Subject Promoting Health And Wellness Description Nasara Gargonnu is the 2019 Teacher of the Year at Morse High School, Official Live Well San Diego Partner, and Captain of Black Men Run San Diego. Creator Jonathan Halvorson Source https://www.kusi.com/black-men-run-promoting-brotherhood-through-running-dedicate-run-to-ahmaud-arbery/ Publisher kusi.com File
Subject Architecture; Youth Description CHICAGO — It is the most prominent African American-owned architecture firm in the nation. From universities to health care facilities, Moody Nolan has taken part in various structures that make Chicago today. Creator Micah Materre Source https://wgntv.com/news/chicagos-very-own/largest-african-american-owned-architecture-firm-in-the-nation-dedicated-to-inspiring-chicagos-youth/ Publisher wgntv.com File
Subject Poetry; Nashville, TN Description Shawn Whitsell is a spoken word poet, which means his talent is multi-sensory – you have to watch and hear him perform. Creator Jenifer Grady Source https://urbaanite.com/a-nashville-poet-with-a-heart-for-youth/ Publisher urbaanite.com File
