Singer-songwriter SZA is fighting to end environmental racism in America by planting one tree at a time.  On February 17, she announced her partnership with the non-profit organization American Forests to start TAZO Tree Corps – a paid, local workplace that will combat climate injustices and create new jobs in communities of color.  Across the U.S, Black and Brown communities have been negatively impacted by … Continue reading SZA Partners With TAZO And American Forests To Fight For Climate Justice

A black female-founded vegan cookie company has raised $4.8 million in funding from investors that include Rihanna, Jay Z’s Marcy Venture Partners and Seattle Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner. Other investors include Kevin Johnson’s Black Capital, Black Star Fund, John Foraker, CircleUp Growth Partners and FF2032. Over half of the funding is from black investors; the funding will contribute to product manufacturing, marketing, distributing, operations and help … Continue reading Black Female-Founded Partake Foods Raises $4.8 Million In Funding From Investors Including Rihanna, Jay Z and Bobby Wagner