California Cop Caught on Video Abusing Unarmed Black Teenager
Police brutality against unarmed blacks is a trend that never seems to end, even with video proof surfacing. The latest…
Shaquille O’Neal Pays Funeral Costs of Louisiana Boy Killed in Car Crash
Shaquille O’Neal comes through again by helping to pay for the funeral of a boy from Louisiana who was killed…
Black Business Owners Fear Federal Relief May Not Be Enough
The novel coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted small businesses around the country with many seeking federal relief to keep their…
NAACP President Derrick Johnson Demands Federal Government Do More To Help Black Businesses
NAACP President Derrick Johnson wants to ensure that provisions focusing on small and minority businesses are included in the coronavirus…
30-Year-Old Brooklyn School Teacher Dies After Battle With COVID-19
The deadly toll of coronavirus patients dying is continuing to cause heartbreak. Rana Zoe Mungin, a 30-year-old middle school social…
Facebook’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Shares How the Tech Giant is Empowering Black Communities Amid COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy, brought the entire nation to a standstill, and put 26…
Oprah Winfrey to Present the Class of 2020 Commencement Address Via Facebook and Instagram
Due to the global spread of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic, graduation ceremonies from grade school through college have…
Former Tennis Pro and COVID-19 Survivor Katrina Adams is Donating Plasma to Help Others
Katrina Adams spent as much of the last five years on airplanes or in VIP boxes at the world’s most…
Black Barbers and Barbershop Owners Weigh Health Over Profits
Black-owned barbershops and barbers across the country are struggling with weighing safety over profits as the coronavirus outbreak drags on.…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to Offer Homeschooling Microgrants from COVID-19 Relief Funds
Last week, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos banned DACA students from receiving coronavirus aid. Now, it is being reported that…
New York City’s First Lady Chirlane McCray To Lead Coronavirus Racial Task Force
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed his wife, Chirlane McCray, to lead the city’s coronavirus racial task…
Mike Tyson is Training Again and Wants to Box for Charity
Ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is reportedly considering making a return to the ring, according to The Score. Tyson spoke…
6 African Americans Die From Coronavirus After Attending South Carolina Funeral
Six African Americans over the age of 60 who attended a funeral in South Carolina have passed away after contracting…
Black Michigan Healthcare Worker Dies After Being Denied Coronavirus Test Four Times
COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, has overwhelmed most hospitals and treatment centers around the country. Now, one family is taking issue…
How Black Travel Entrepreneurs Are Adapting To The COVID-19 Pandemic
The travel industry has come to a complete halt since the start of the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic.…
Public Companies Raided Paycheck Protection Program For Coronavirus Funds
More than 200 companies applied for funding from the Paycheck Protection Program that was billed for small businesses. According to…
Dell Backs Initiative to Grant Entrepreneurs Impacted by COVID-19 Up to $4,000
The spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has crippled small business owners within the U.S. Since the start of…
Joe Biden Thinks Trump Will Try to Delay Presidential Election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he believes President Donald Trump will try to delay the November election. “Mark my…
Kobe Bryant’s Last NBA Season Was Documented with All-Access Film Crew
It was recently discovered that late Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant hired a film crew to document his final season…
5 Black Founders Share Startup Funding Tips
Many startup founders need external funding in order to take their company to the next level. This makes pitching your…
Instacart Hired 300,000 Workers and Plans To Hire 250,000 More
As the demand for online groceries grows during the coronavirus pandemic, Instacart, which has hired 300,000 workers in the last…
Stores Want Shoppers To Wear Protective Covering, But Some Customers Say No
Retailers want customers to wear face masks in stores but are struggling with how to convince shoppers to follow the…
Macy’s Exec Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado Is Owning Her Bold Ambitions
Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power…
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls For Racial Data On COVID-19 Small Business Loans
Since the start of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic, many small business owners have been struggling to stay afloat…
Joe Biden Appealing To Young Voters Who Are Uniting Against Trump
A new study shows Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden has a sizable lead among young voters, who are gathering together…
100% of Saint Lucia’s COVID-19 Positive Patients Have Recovered
The death rate of the coronavirus has caused panic among the world as the spread continues. As the death toll…
Fall Asleep to Diddy With a Free Meditation From Audible
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting so many aspects of our lives, with our well-being at the top of the list.…
NFL Wife Ashley Peterson Runs Her Own Cosmetics Company
Ashley Peterson is used to doing it all. The former model and mother of two is married to NFL star…
Meek Mill, Jay-Z, and Madonna Team Up to Send 100,000 More Masks to Jails and Prisons
REFORM Alliance, the criminal justice reform organization founded by Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and others, teamed up…
House Democrats Demand EPA Protect Low-Income Communities
(iStock/pixelfit) The fight against climate change has been a hot topic in the news within the last few years after…
Delivery Apps High Fees Are Adding Additional Strain To Restaurants
Due to social distancing guidelines, restaurants have been forced to adopt takeout or delivery-only models, but the high service fees…
Poll: 70% of Americans Want The Government To Focus On Public Health In Coronavirus Response
A poll released earlier this week showed the majority of Americans want the government to focus on public safety instead…
Toyota & CVS Are Creating Relief Initiatives To Help Vulnerable Communities Amid COVID-19
As the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic worsens, major corporations have been stepping up their efforts to offer relief…
Tyler Perry is Reportedly Working on a Safe Way to Reopen His Atlanta Studio Complex
Tyler Perry is reportedly working on a plan to safely restart his TV and film production projects at his sprawling…
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Announces $6 Million COVID-19 Relief Initiative
Since the start of the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic, celebrities and the wealthy elite have been coming together…
Stimulus Check Scams Are on the Rise Amid COVID-19
There’s always someone looking to get over on others. And it appears that the $2 trillion bill put in place…
Atlanta Mayor Receives Racist Text Calling her the N-Word Because She Opposes Georgia Businesses Reopening
Feelings are very strong in Georgia because of the reopening of certain businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with many people…
Trump Suggests Light, Bleach Can Help Coronavirus Patients But Medical Experts Say No
President Donald Trump suggested scientists should investigate whether they could inject coronavirus patients with light or bleach as a treatment.…
Black Businesses Seeking Fair Share of $310 Billion COVID-19 Relief Funds Must Listen To This Podcast
One of the best podcasts for black businesses seeking to access funds from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program,…
Black American Business Owners Sound Off in New Survey of PPP
Financing from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is getting a cool reception from black business owners. A new national survey…
NBA G League Considering Using Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy For New ‘Select Team’
While the sports world waits for the current coronavirus crisis to slow down, NBA’s G League is considering the possibility…
Jermaine Dupri Urges Blacks in Atlanta to Continue to Stay at Home
While the rest of the country continues to “stay-at-home” to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, Georgia is preparing…
National Park Service Awards $7.7 Million in Grants to 17 HBCUs
(Image: Howard University) Many of the buildings on historically black colleges and universities are historical landmarks with a rich history…
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Says Fame and Success Won’t Stop Her From Pursuing her Collegiate Dreams
Megan Thee Stallion accelerated into hip-hop stardom early last year with her explosive single “Big Ole Freak.” Born Megan Jovon…
BET COVID-19 Relief Fund Raises Over $16 Million To Support Black Communities Impacted by Coronavirus
An array of black artists performed their hits, repped their cities, and provided the world with much-needed entertainment Wednesday night…
COVID-19 Survivor Jodie Patterson: We Have to Reimagine the Future
Jodie Patterson’s symptoms weren’t textbook. Then again, there was no textbook for COVID-19 in early March; there barely is one…
The Census Bureau is Prepared to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on Households and Businesses
You’ve probably noticed a push in advertisements about the 2020 Census online, on posters, and on TV about the importance…
This Fashion Entrepreneur Is Combating COVID-19 With Stylish Face Masks
The CDC has now strongly recommended that everyone who has to perform essential travel wear face masks in public. As…
Sens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker Call for Police Bias Training Over Concerns of Blacks Wearing Face Masks
Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are leaning on the FBI and the Justice Department to address concerns…
Rihanna, Google, and the Schusterman Family Donate $100 Million To Consumers Impacted By Coronavirus
Rihanna is the queen of coronavirus relief efforts! Once again, the singer has pooled her resources to join another cause…
ASOS Unveils Its Made In Kenya Collection Collaboration With Soko Kenya
(Image: ASOS / Factory PR) African prints have become a huge part of fashion in the black community over the…
Senate Passes $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package
The Senate passed a $484 billion package Tuesday to assist businesses, individuals, and the medical industry to deal with the…
Cannabis Companies Aren’t Eligible for COVID-19 Federal Aid Despite Paying $2 Billion in Taxes
Cannabis has become a lucrative business within the U.S. since individual states began legalizing the drug for recreational use. While…
FDA Warns Smokers May Have Higher Risk Of Catching Coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration made another revision on the risks of the coronavirus and nicotine, saying smokers have…
McDonald’s Giving $250K to Black Communities Hit by Coronavirus, Free Meals to Healthcare Workers
McDonald’s USA is joining BET and the United Way by making a significant donation toward efforts that will directly support…
This Seattle-based Urban Farm Is Learning How To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Image: Instagram Food and other household items have been suffering unusual shortages due to the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus…
Maryland Governor Orders 500,000 COVID-19 Tests From South Korea
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and treatment centers across the country have been struggling to keep up…
New CDC Report Reveals Half of COVID-19 Patients Are Obese
Over 40% of American adults are overweight. A recent COVID-NET report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Facebook Removes Several Anti-Quarantine Protest Events From Site
Facebook said Monday it removed anti-quarantine protest events in Nebraska, New Jersey, and California that defied government guidelines on social…
71 Publicly Traded Companies Received Government Loans Designed to Help Small Business Affected By COVID-19
New reports reveal that 71 publicly traded companies received funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was designed to…