Black App Founder Provides Upgrade to Personal Safety and Security From Your Phone
In a time when new startups are seemingly popping up left and right, what truly differentiates a truly revolutionary brand…
Republican Bill Would Hold Corporations and Celebrities Accountable for Profiting From Slave Labor
Share1 Workers working in factory (iStock/gerenme) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican lawmaker from Missouri, introduced a bill that will…
Tips to Earn Extra Cash Once the $600 in Weekly Unemployment Benefits Ends This Month
A massive 25 million Americans each could lose $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits by late July the Wall…
Bahamas Bans American Travelers From Entry Amid Spike In COVID-19 Cases
At the beginning of June, numerous Caribbean islands including the U.S Virgin Islands and Jamaica began to reopen their borders…
Thousands of Essential Workers Walk Off Jobs In Strike For Black Lives
Thousands of essential workers walked off the job Monday in the Strike For Black Lives, demanding corporations raise wages, provide…
Spelman College Creates Scholarship Honoring the Late John Lewis
Last week, civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis died after a long battle with cancer. Spelman College recently came…
‘In This Together’ Campaign Aims To Invest $1 Billion in Minority Businesses Impacted By COVID
More than 30 blue-chip companies—including the likes of Capital One, ExxonMobile, Nissan North American Inc., and Procter & Gamble Co.—have…
Sen. Nikema Williams To Replace John Lewis On November Ballot
The Georgia Democratic Party has tapped Nikema Williams to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot for Georgia’s…
Joe Biden Leads In Polls Largely Due To His Diverse Group Of Staffers
Recent polls show Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump as the country moves closer to the 2020…
Kimberly Chapman Continues to Expand Chapman Brands
Being multifaceted helps build the type of success others may envy or it can create difficulty in focusing on what…
Black Hollywood Needs To Hire Black Agents And Lawyers Before Crying About Inequality
Back in 2018, Hollywood lawyer Jaia Thomas was excited — as were hordes of fans — when “Black Panther” hit…
Report Shows Black Businesses Close At Higher Rate Amid COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic has been detrimental to small businesses around the country. Black-owned small…
These Co-Founders Created a Way for Professionals of Color to Rate Their Companies
Professionals of color have a new voice in the workplace thanks to a virtual safe space that lets Black and…
Black-Owned Pizzeria Sources Ingredients From Other Black Businesses
Share0 Image via @themissingbrickindy/Instagram The restaurant industry has suffered greatly due to the spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus,…
Lowe’s Customer Claims Employee’s Black Panther Shirt Is Racist
Lowe’s has apologized for forcing a teen employee to change out of his Black Panther shirt after a customer claimed…
Arizona Police Shoot Black Man in Front of Fiancee and Kids (Video)
Police officers in Arizona shot three beanbag rounds at a 26-year-old Black construction worker in front of his fiancée and…
NASCAR Fans Booed Black Driver Bubba Wallace and Cheered After He Crashed on Racetrack
Black Nascar driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace is receiving backlash after speaking out against the display of the Confederate flag at…
U.K. School Hires 10-Year-Old Nigerian Tech Genius As Coding Instructor
The tech field yields a large portion of high-paying salary jobs with numerous career paths. However, marginalized communities are shut…
Dr. Glenn Toby Utilizes Principles Learned At an Early Age to Provide Financial Advice
Coming from a background of poverty can be used as an excuse to fail or the push to become successful.…
31 Percent of Children In Florida Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Thirty-one percent of children in Florida have tested positive for the new coronavirus, worrying health officials who say that the…
‘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!…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vomos CEO Mark McNeil Says Private Jets Are The Future of Air Travel
As the world begins to lift travel restrictions, travelers will be faced with a new norm in air travel. Airlines…
Black Teens Celebrate Another Win At Harvard Debate Competition
Share0 Image via Black News Due to the lack of diversity in higher education, specifically in the country’s highest-ranking universities,…
Angel Davis Backs Joe Biden Because He Can Be Pressured By The Left
Activist Angela Davis said in an interview that resurfaced this week she’s rallying behind Joe Biden because it’s crucial to…
Nick Cannon Fired By ViacomCBS Following Anti-Semitic Remarks
ViacomCBS terminated Nick Cannon after the entertainer was blasted over “anti-semitic conspiracy theories and anti-jewish rhetoric,” according to The Hollywood…
U.S. Can Turn COVID Pandemic Around In 2-3 Weeks: Surgeon General
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the country could turn around coronavirus infections in less than a month if “everyone…
Nelson And Winnie Mandela’s Youngest Daughter, Zindzi Mandela, Dies At 59
Share0 Image via @oprahmagazine/Instagram Nelson Mandela made his mark in history as a prolific activist turned president of South Africa…
British Actress Michaela Coel Turned Down $1 Million Netflix Deal to Keep Creative Control and Ownership of ‘I May Destroy You’
Michaela Coel, in a recent interview with Vulture, says that the BBC One show, I May Destroy You, had interest…
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Says the NBA is Turning Social Justice Into a Media ‘Circus’
NBA legend and sports commentator Charles Barkley, who is no stranger to voicing his opinion, feels that with the current…
Texas-Based Teens Convert Old Liquor Store Into A Pop-Up Fresh Food Market
Since the start of the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic, many families have been dealing with economic hardships as…
George Soros Is Investing $220 Million Into The Push For Racial Justice
George Soros is investing $220 million into the push for racial justice through his philanthropic organization Open Society Foundations. According…
NFL Hall Of Famer Tony Dungy Criticizes Don Lemon For Stating Jesus ‘Was Not Perfect’
After CNN’s Don Lemon stated, on air, that “Jesus Christ admittedly was not perfect when he was here on this…
Florida Police Officer Charged With Assault After Pointing Gun at Black Man’s Head for Not Giving His Name
A police officer in Florida has been terminated and charged with assault after he held his weapon to a Black…
White Radio Host Loses Job After Harassing Spanish-Speaking Workers in New Hampshire
Share0 Former radio host Dianna Ploss (Image: Facebook) A white woman and MAGA activist has been fired from her radio…
Chance the Rapper Questions ‘Why Joe Biden Would Be Better’ Than Kanye West as President
Billionaire rapper and businessman Kanye West recently announced via Twitter that he is running for the office of the President…
Janelle Monáe And Maxine Waters Give Free Meals To Families In Los Angeles
Share0 Image via @janellemonae/Instagram Since the protests around racial injustice and the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic impacted the U.S.,…
Clarence Thomas’ Wife Asked Virginia Mayor To Take Down Black Lives Matter Banner
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, a lawyer, conservative activist, and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, emailed Mayor William Holloway…
Professor’s Prediction Model Gives Trump 9% Chance of Being Re-elected
A political science professor said according to his model, President Donald Trump has a 91% chance of winning the November…
Chicago Syrup Maker Sees Spike In Sales From Aunt Jemima Controversy
In wake of the nationwide protests to end racial injustice, consumers have been taking major corporations to task and pressuring…
Sen. Kelly Loeffler Has Doubled Down On Her Anti-BLM Stance
Georgia Senator and Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is doubling down on her stance against the Black Lives Matter movement.…
Trump Falsely Claims ‘Obama Played More and Much Longer’ Golf Than He Has While in Office
When President Barack Obama was in office, President Donald Trump made complaints, via Twitter, that Obama spent too much time…
Private Bank Brown Brothers Harriman Appoints Valentino Carlotti As Partner
Brown Brothers Harriman, the oldest and one of the largest private banks in the U.S., has announced the appointment of…
Byron Allen: ‘I’d Love To Own CNN. And I Will.’
Media mogul Bryon Allen told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview he plans to buy CNN News network one day.…
Beyoncé Partners With NAACP To Provide Grants For Black Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Share0 Since the rise of protests over racial injustice and police brutality, numerous high profile figures have stepped forward to…
Ayaan Hirsi Ali blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar For Her “Radical” Comments
Human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali blasted Democratic U.S. Rep and fellow Somali-born refugee Ilhan Omar Friday over Omar’s recent…
Protests Erupt in Detroit Following Fatal Police Shooting of 20-Year-Old Hakim Littleton
Police officers arrested eight people during a protest in Detroit Friday night over the police shooting of a 20-year-old black…
Ebony Magazine Removes CEO Amid Investigation Into His Transactions, Promises to Pay Staff
The board of directors of EBONY magazine announced the removal of Willard Jackson Jr. as CEO amid an ongoing investigation…
Sen. Cory Booker & Steve Daines Propose $50B COVID-19 Relief Plan
Share0 U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (Image: Wikimedia) Black-owned and minority businesses have suffered greatly recently with many having to permanently…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signed An Order Requiring Masks
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed an executive order Wednesday requiring face masks in Georgia’s largest city. According to ABC…
Audio Reveals Conflicting Accounts Regarding Breonna Taylor Killing
Previously unheard audio of interviews in the investigation of the shooting death of Breonna Taylor have revealed new details about…
The Trump Administration Wants To Cap Unemployment Benefits
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday the Trump administration wants to cap enhanced unemployment benefits in the next coronavirus package.…