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Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Historic Contribution To Make-A-Wish Foundation
Basketball legend Michael Jordan marked his 60th birthday—which was on February 17—by paying it forward. The six-time NBA champion made a historic multi-million-dollar donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
March 9, 2023
Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S.
According to a recent report, almost 2.7 million businesses in the United States have been launched by Black…
December 27, 2022
Put those holiday gift cards to good use and support these Black owned businesses
At Black Is The Standard, we center Blackness in everything we do! So, it's only right that we shine a light on a few dope, Black owned businesses we think you should support this holiday season and beyond.
December 26, 2022
15-year-old Trey Brown just landed a $300k deal on Shark Tank for his apparel brand
After launching his streetwear apparel brand, Spergo, three years ago, 15-year-old Trey Brown set his sites on the…
November 12, 2021
Meet the Wade brothers: Quadruplets That Graduated Together From Yale University.
The Wade brothers are quadruplets who are all graduating from Yale University this year.
June 25, 2021
Jay-Z is using his money to support social justice demonstrators in Wisconsin
Following recent acts of police brutality, Carter is doing what he can to ensure that social justice warriors on the frontlines are supported.
October 12, 2020
12 year old college student is showing the world why Black is the standard
While most 12-year-olds are navigating their final year of middle-school, Caleb Anderson has already knocked out his first…
October 12, 2020
Greenwood is a new Black and Latinx owned bank co-founded by rapper Killer Mike
Greenwood will be an all digital bank catering to Black and Latinx communities
October 11, 2020
Megan thee Stallion announces scholarship for women of color
Megan thee Stallion launches $10K scholarship fund for women of color.
October 9, 2020
Issa Rae launches new multimedia production company
Hoorae is Issa Rae’s latest multimedia venture…
October 5, 2020