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After losing his daughter, Zappa Montag continued their shared dream of creating a Black-led ecovillage in California where people reconnect with ancestral farming knowledge. Six stewards now live off-grid on 189 acres, growing food and teaching land-based skills to Black and brown communities.
The Midwest Black Family Reunion returns for its 38th year this August, making it one of the nation's longest-running celebrations of Black family strength and community. Last year alone, over 325 people received free health screenings at the event, potentially saving lives.
A Chicago cannabis retailer is turning Juneteenth shopping into real community support. NuEra is donating 5% of gross sales to Black empowerment programs on June 19th.
A sociologist's research in the 1970s proved Houston placed toxic landfills in Black neighborhoods, sparking a global movement for environmental justice. His work has changed laws, protected communities, and turned 18 books worth of data into real action.
Fifty Black entrepreneurs gathered at the Anchorage Museum for the 11th annual Alaska Black Business Expo, proving their thriving community continues to grow. The event brought together an estimated 1,500 Black-owned businesses across the state for what attendees called "a family reunion."
Around 100 Black fathers transformed a North Omaha street into a powerful celebration of engaged fatherhood and community presence. The march sent a clear message that Black fathers show up every day as parents, mentors and leaders.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting its biggest cultural celebration of the year, welcoming everyone to honor Black History Month with performances, food, and community connection. The February 22 event promises an afternoon of celebration, advocacy, and belonging for all.
Thousands gathered in Cincinnati this weekend for the 38th annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion, a four-day celebration connecting Black families with resources, opportunities, and community. Founded by civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy Height, the event proves that uplifting traditions can thrive for decades.
The University of Southern California brought hundreds of students together for a joyful celebration honoring a century of Black History Month. Music, Black-owned vendors, and cultural traditions filled McCarthy Quad as the campus community gathered to recognize past achievements and future possibilities.
Across America, Black-led community organizations are solving climate problems from the ground up—installing water-making solar panels in South Carolina towns with toxic water, transforming vacant lots into thriving urban farms, and building training centers that teach clean energy jobs. The Solutions Project has invested over $50 million in 350 grassroots groups proving that the communities hit hardest by climate change are leading the most effective solutions.
Twenty Black-owned businesses gathered at a historic civil rights landmark to celebrate Juneteenth with community and hope. The multi-day celebration continues with Atlanta's Freedom Day Parade showcasing art, peace, and progress.
Seattle's Central District is hosting its annual Re:Union on Union block party featuring R&B legends Surface, local soul food vendors, and a city-wide celebration of Black culture. The event honors the neighborhood's rich history while bringing together generations of families for a massive community gathering.
Joy St. Clair turned money she saved while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis into Co-Space, a thriving Miami Gardens hub where 42 Black-owned businesses share affordable workspace and community. Ten years cancer-free, she's created exactly what she envisioned: a place where entrepreneurs support each other and dreams become reality.
For nearly four decades, Cincinnati has hosted the Midwest Black Family Reunion, a four-day celebration that brings thousands together for unity, resources, and joy. Founded by civil rights icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height, the event proves family and community still matter.
Detroit's Hotter Than July, the city's longest-running Black LGBTQ pride celebration, brought together thousands for four days of unity, advocacy, and joy. Now in its third decade, the festival proves love and community only grow stronger with time. ##
The Pacific Northwest's longest-running African American festival returns to Seattle Center this August with free music, art, and a brand new roller rink. Festival Sundiata brings together generations of Black culture and community for a citywide family reunion.
What started as 10 cars in 2007 has grown into Nova Scotia's largest Black community celebration, bringing generations together every summer. The 19th annual North Preston Day parade drew hundreds of residents to honor their heritage with music, dancing, and pride.
A Jackson, Mississippi event brought together tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate Black excellence in technology and innovation. Panels on homeownership, land acquisition, and sustainable farming highlighted pathways to generational wealth.
The 38th annual Black Family Reunion in Cincinnati is connecting local jobseekers with companies through a career fair. The event brings together community celebration with real opportunities for employment.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
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