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Many Black entrepreneurs have the talent and ideas but lack access to capital. CDFI’s are one part of the infrastructure designed to address that reality.

Oprah's Hollywood résumé is just as interesting as her talk show legacy. Let's take a look at her acting and producing work!

Brad Woodhouse, president of Protect Our Care, says Trump is exaggerating the scope of fraud in Obamacare to justify health-care cuts.

Black Americans face twice the risk of a brain aneurysm rupture, but recognizing the warning signs early and advocating for proper scans can save lives.

From "The Sugar Shack" by Ernie Barnes to Annie Lee's "Blue Monday," do you know the stories behind these iconic Black American paintings?

Block by block, some schools are diverse-by-design, and others are intentionally investing in the underserved. We don’t have to make tradeoffs between racial justice values and academic results anymore.

Prince's passing left a void in the music world that no single artist can fill. But several modern acts are making a case as the icon's successor.

As 'The View' kicks off its 30th celebration, let's look back at some of the most talked about moments over three decades!

A Black man’s death in Prince George’s County is prompting grief, painful historical reflection and calls for compassion.

Former Enslavement registers now gives descendants of the African diaspora access to millions of enslaved ancestors' records.