‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ debuts July 29 on Spotify
For all those who wanted to hear more from former First Lady Michelle Obama, you will finally get your chance! Spotify has announced that Obama will debut her podcast, The…
Target Unveils New Feature To Identify Black-Owned Brands
Share0 Image: Target The protests erupting all over the country in light of a recent string of Black people dying at the hands of police officers has created new dialogue…
Senator Harris Introduces Bill Giving Anti-Bias Training To Health Providers
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a bill Wednesday ensuring health providers and other individuals involved in COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccine distribution, and response receive bias and anti-racism training. The…
Civil Rights Groups Will Lead A March For Criminal Justice Reform
Reverend Al Sharpton, the National Action Network (NAN), Martin Luther King III, attorney Benjamin Crump and others will lead a “Commitment March” to fight for criminal justice reform. According to…
Alabama Native Walks 1,000 Miles From Alabama To Minnesota For Social Justice
The ongoing protests over police brutality and racial injustice have inspired individuals to do their own acts of solidarity. Earlier this week, a 35-year old man named Terry Willis completed…
BET Founder Bob Johnson Says This 401(k) Program Would Generate $191 Billion in Retirement Savings for Black Workers
Years in the making, the Retirement Clearinghouse Auto Portability program is now live for 401(k) record-keeping for large companies. Alight Solutions will lead the national launch of the program. The…
The Chamber of Commerce Is Working To Close Racial-Based Gaps
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its initial Equality of Opportunity Agenda, calling for immediate, bold actions to close race-based opportunity gaps. According to a July 9 release by The…
Black Leaders Call On NYPD To Bring Back Anti-Crime Unit
Black politicians and community leaders are calling on the New York Police Department (NYPD) to bring back the plainclothes anti-crime unit that was eliminated last month. According to the National…
Trump: ‘More White People’ Are Killed by Police Than Black People
President Donald Trump, during a recent press briefing at the White House, stated that “more White people” die at the hands of police than Black people, according to CBS News.…
Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Minority Businesses Amid COVID
In a move that could invigorate black small businesses amid COVID-19, Capitol Hill leaders have proposed new legislation to invest in minority businesses. More specifically, a group of U.S. senators…