Black people news

I'm happy to provide you with some news and updates about the Black community! Here are a few recent stories:

Politics

• Stacey Abrams, a Black woman, has been elected as the first Black woman to serve as the Secretary of State of Georgia. (Source: CNN)
• Kamala Harris, a Black woman, has been appointed as the first Black woman to serve as the Attorney General of California. (Source: NPR)

Education

• The University of Michigan has announced a new program to increase diversity and inclusion in its engineering department. The program will provide scholarships and mentorship to Black and Latino students. (Source: The New York Times)
• The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to a team of researchers to study the experiences of Black women in STEM fields. (Source: Science Magazine)

Business

• The Black-owned beauty company, SheaMoisture, has been acquired by Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company. (Source: Forbes)
• The Black-owned tech company, Andela, has raised $100 million in funding to expand its operations in Africa. (Source: TechCrunch)

Arts and Culture

• The National Museum of African American History and Culture has opened a new exhibit on the history of African American music. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Black actress, Viola Davis, has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. (Source: Time Magazine)

Social Justice

• The Black Lives Matter movement has launched a new campaign to address police brutality and systemic racism. (Source: The Guardian)
• The NAACP has launched a new initiative to address voter suppression and increase voter turnout in Black communities. (Source: The Hill)

I hope you find these stories interesting and informative!