Uninformed Consent: The History of Black Healthcare in America
In Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY there stands a statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims. Sims was known as a pioneer in surgery and often referred to as, “the father…
When a Black Woman and Everybody Else Values Her AND Her Work
An Uncomfortable Commentary In the movie Monster-In-Law, Viola (Jane Fonda) and Ruby (Wanda Sykes) have the following exchange that is hands down, the best part of the movie. Viola (JF):…
Nick Cannon Delivers On Promise To Finish Nipsey Hussle’s Documentary
March 31 marked a year since the world lost iconic rapper and community builder Nipsey Hussle – and Nick Cannon is one of the many people making sure “The Marathon…
One in Four Small Businesses on Brink of Permanent Closure: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Poll
A new poll released Friday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals 25% of small businesses say they’re two months or less from closing permanently amid the economic…
Thinking of Moving to Africa? Here’s How To Invest In Real Estate on the Continent
Travel to Africa has become increasingly popular over the last few years, thanks to everything from captivating images shared by travel influencers on social media to thousands flocking to Ghana…
Will Smith and D-Nice Team Up With Club Quarantine Hoodie Benefiting COVID-19 Relief
Derrick Jones, better known as DJ D-Nice, is continuing his Club Quarantine online event for another great cause. The former rapper-turned-DJ has partnered with Will Smith, who was once known…
Recovering After COVID-19: Coach Jennifer Harris Offers Mindset Shifts To Make Now
Recovering after COVID-19 may seem like a remote and distant objective as the nation fights a fierce battle to overcome the deadly health crisis that is the coronavirus. Between daily…
The Career of Music Legend Bill Withers Offers Business Lessons to Lean on in Tough Times
When songwriter and musician Bill Withers died on April 3, the outpouring of respect pierced through our national COVID-19 coma like a rocket. And no wonder. Withers’ musical legacy is…
How One Man Utilized Oakland’s Social Equity Program to Start a Budding Cannabis Business
The legalization of cannabis has allowed many people to open up businesses and thrive in the growing industry. The conviction rates for minorities was high, in part, because of marijuana…
Google To Release Location Data To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Google is publicly releasing the data it’s collecting about citizen’s movements during the coronavirus outbreak to assist and inform governments and public health officials. The company is publishing a series…