Zoom Conference Call for Delaware Black-Owned Businesses Interrupted by Hackers Spewing Racist Rhetoric and Pornography
It seems as if nothing is truly safe online. A Zoom conference call that was set up by the Delaware…
Michael Jackson’s Estate Doesn’t Have to Pay Quincy Jones $6.9M
A verdict issued in 2017 in a lawsuit Quincy Jones filed against Michael Jackson’s estate has been reversed, stating that…
Tina Knowles Lawson Partners with Beyonce for COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief in Houston
Generosity runs in the family. Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and fashion designer Tina Knowles Lawson, mother to singing sensation Beyoncé Carter, has…
Walker & Company Brands Gives Back Amid COVID-19
Millions of Americans have been hit hard by the impact of COVID-19 which includes, but is not limited to, entrepreneurs…
Pew Surveys Show Coronavirus Hitting African Americans, Hispanics Harder Than Others
The coronavirus outbreak has changed life for everyone in the United States, but for African Americans and Hispanics, the virus…
Joe Biden Says Ahmaud Arbery ‘Was Killed in Cold Blood’
Joe Biden is speaking out about the death of an African American man in Georgia by a former district attorney…
Indianapolis Police Kill Black Man, Laugh About It Not Realizing It’s Being Recorded On Facebook Live
According to NewsOne, Indianapolis police officers shot and killed what appears to be an unarmed black man last night and…
When America Opens Its Doors Again, Will Black People Be Welcomed?
I have to admit, for nearly two months I have been skeptical about the lack of reporting on black lives…
Chris Spencer Talks About Using Comedy, Virtual-Reality in Times of Crisis
At a time when nearly 30 million Americans are unemployed, entire industries are shut down, and much of the world…
As the Coronavirus Pandemic Continues, Hotels Set New Cleaning Standards
The spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has disrupted industries around the globe. The travel and hospitality sector has…
Joe Biden Announces New Policy Aimed At Black Voters
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released a broad new policy Monday aimed at black voters to reduce racial and…
Cynt Marshall Law: COVID Crisis Management from the Dallas Mavericks’ CEO
One of the upsides of crises is that they can offer clarity, although it may take a while to see…
Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson is Experiencing Coronavirus Crisis As a Mortician
Many sports figures enter into businesses you wouldn’t expect—especially as they’re better known for their athletic prowess than their business…
Mothers Launch COVID-19 Relief Fund for Mom-Owned Businesses
Share0 Dr. Tammira Lucas and Jasmine Simms, the founders of Moms as Entrepreneurs (Image: Instagram) Many holidays and traditions have…
Don Hardin Spearheads the Construction of the National Museum of African American Music
The opening of the National Museum of African American Music is scheduled to take place this Labor Day Weekend in…
Chris Christie Backs Plan To Reopen Economy, says ‘There Are Going To be Deaths’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that America needs to reopen despite data showing more people will die…
Elaina Watley’s Amazing Lash Studio Franchise Empire is Just That – Amazing!
I had the pleasure of meeting Elaina Watley at the 2020 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit She participated in…
Barack And Michelle Obama To Host Virtual Graduation Ceremony For HBCU Graduates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many milestones and celebrations have been canceled following restrictions on large public gatherings due to…
In the Battle of the Sexes, Women are Better at Cybersecurity Than Men
Women are arguably better than men at a lot of things, and the latest research suggests that cybersecurity can be…
NBA Could Finish the 2020 Season at Disney World
The Last Dance documentary airing on ESPN is definitely whetting the appetite of sports enthusiasts everywhere, but the need to…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms Sends Sharp COVID Warning After Shoppers Line Up to Buy New Air Jordans
After Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reopened many businesses within the state, a group of Atlanta shoppers ignored the basic protocols…
Claims That the Obama Administration Gave $3.7 Million To Research Institute In China Is False
A claim that the Obama administration gave almost $4 million to a Wuhan research facility has gained traction online, however,…
House Democrats Propose Widespread Student Loan Forgiveness Bill Due To COVID-19
Share0 Image: Instagram The COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has caused severe economic fallout that has crippled the lives of…
Young Men and Boys of Color Can Now Receive Free Remote STEM Content and Literacy Support
Millions of students are out of school, but class is still in session. And as students log on to online…
New Orleans Cancels Famed Jazz Funerals Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
New Orleans is known for its unique culture and its connection to jazz. One of its most famous cultural celebrations…
2020 Census: Ashlee Marie Preston Weighs in on What’s at Stake for the Black Community
Being counted in the census is more important than people think. As the deadline for the 2020 census approaches, media…
Trevor Noah is Paying His Furloughed Crew’s Salaries Out of Pocket During COVID-19 Crisis
Share0 (Image: Facebook) If only more bosses were better leaders! Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah is paying the…
Stimulus Checks Offer Meager Financial Relief to Distressed Small Business Owners
Scores of small businesses are dashing to banks to get a piece of the second-round funding from the Paycheck Protection…
Octavia Spencer Donates Breathing Monitors to New York And Alabama Hospitals Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Octavia Spencer is the latest Hollywood star stepping up to help those in need amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The…
San Diego Sheriff’s Department Investigating Incident of Man in KKK Hood While at Vons’ Grocery
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident involving a man wearing a Ku Klux Klan mask while…
Major Companies Discuss Permanent Telecommuting Positions
With millions of Americans working from home successfully, major companies are discussing a permanent shift to telecommuting and reduced office…
From Oprah to LeBron to Serena, Black Luminaries Are Lining Up to Honor the Class of 2020
Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price did not graduate from college and, other than speaking at her young daughter’s Moving Up…
Barack Obama and Eric Holder Address Challenges Young Men of Color Face Amid COVID-19
In 2014, former President Barack Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (MBK) to support the advancement of young men of…
64% Of Americans Think It Is Too Early To Reopen The Economy: Report
Over the weekend, places like Myrtle Beach reopened its door for guests after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that…
Reopening States Will Cause More Than 200,000 Additional Coronavirus Deaths: Study
A University of Pennsylvania study shows relaxing lockdowns across U.S. cities and states could lead to more than 200,000 additional…
Jamaican Farmers See Surplus In Produce With Tourism Sector In Decline Due To COVID-19
The COVID-19, or novel coronavirus pandemic, has caused the global economy to come to a complete halt as countries close…
Ghanian Billionaire Leads Peaceful COVID-19 Protest Against China In Accra
Share0 Freedom Jacob Caesar (Image: Instagram) Over the last several weeks, videos and reports have surfaced of Africans living in…
ColorComm’s Lauren Wesley Wilson: Your Approval of Yourself Outweighs Anyone’s Opinion
Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power…
Trump is Now Predicting 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths in the U.S. and is Calling for States to Reopen
President Donald Trump doubled his coronavirus death rate estimate from two weeks ago, predicting the virus will take 100,000 lives…
Detroit Chefs Provide 20,000 meals For City’s Homeless Shelters
The coronavirus pandemic has forced restaurants across the country to close its doors, but Detroit chefs are still cooking to…
As Two-Thirds of Americans Work From Home, Pluses and Minuses Emerge
A new survey reveals that 66% of American employees are now doing their jobs from home at least part of…
The Prince Channel Launches on SiriusXM
Let’s Go Crazy! This is exactly what fans of Prince Rogers Nelson will be thinking once they hear the news…
28 Million File For Unemployment Despite Trillions In Stimulus Spending
Since the start of the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, health crisis, numerous Americans around the country have lost their…
Racial Justice and Advocacy Groups Call for Health and Safety Protections for Amazon Workers Amid COVID-19
Dozens of social justice groups are calling on Amazon and other corporate giants to protect their frontline workers after the…
Georgia Gov. Is Slammed After COVID-19 Study Shows Effect On Blacks
Share0 Governor Brian Kemp. Photo Courtesy of Twitter Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is taking a lot of heat after the…
Georgia Gov. Kemp Axes Driver’s Test Requirement For Teens, Only Parent’s Consent Needed
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order allowing teenagers in the state to skip the driving test in…
President Trump Blames Obama For Lack of Coronavirus Testing
President Donald Trump is blaming former President Barack Obama for the lack of testing for the coronavirus, despite the fact…
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Is Coming to Netflix as a Documentary
We all knew that something great had to be in the works a couple of years ago when the Obamas…
Mental Health Month Takes on New Meaning for Black America Amid COVID-19
Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month. And it’s fair to say that mental health and wellness…
After Losing Her Father to Obesity, This Woman Took Her Inheritance and Started a Gym
What happens when a business founded to improve the lives of all who walk through it doors has those doors…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for an Essential Workers Bill of Rights to Protect Those on the Frontlines Fighting COVID-19
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Pastor Michael McBride, the director of LIVE FREE, and CNN host and comedian W. Kamau Bell…
Omar Medical CEO, Chicago Officials Disagree Over Sale of PPE Equipment
As previously reported, the founder of an Illinois-based medical supply company said he tried to sell more than 1 million…
How an Incurable Brain Condition Gave This Black Woman New Life as an Entrepreneur
Today Ashlyn Sanders is an entrepreneur, the founder of a medtech company called NeuroVice, which is in the final stages…
16-Year-Old “TikTok Tutor” Goes Viral for Teaching Math to Peers in Quarantine
Before the COVID-19 quarantine, TikTok was viewed as an app for teens that many people couldn’t understand. Now, millions of…
This Black-Owned Construction Company Went From Broke To Raking In Billions
Owning a business can be a tumultuous journey filled with ups and downs. Many entrepreneurs have to create strategies to…
Majority Of NFL 1st-Round Picks Have Black Agents For The First Time
History was made at the latest NFL draft! For the first time in National Football League history, more than half…
We Must Not Waste This Crisis!
Ursula Burns is not about to waste the time she’s been given due to sheltering in place, and she doesn’t…
Black Leaders Pressure Gov. Gretchen Whitmer To Settle the Detroit ‘Right to Literacy’ Case
In 2016, seven students in Detroit filed a class-action suit against the state of Michigan asserting that education is a…
‘Little Women: Atlanta’ Regular Ms. Minnie Dies After Suffering Injuries in a Car Crash
Share0 (Image: Twitter) Lifetime TV‘s Ashley “Ms. Minnie” Ross of the television show Little Women: Atlanta was injured in a…
Tyler Perry Encouraging Blacks To Increase Vitamin D During COVID-19
Filmmaker and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has taken to Instagram to try to help slow down the spread of the…