Burna Boy Lands in Hot Water After Saying Afrobeats Music Is ‘Mostly About Nothing, Literally Nothing’
Burna Boy has enjoyed two highly successful summers thanks to the massive crossover appeal of Afrobeats. As one of the biggest stars in the genre, fans were upset to hear him downplay the substance of the music he’s become synonymous with. According to Blavity, Burna Boy sat down with famed journalist Zane Lowe to talk […]
Florida Educator and Principal On Administrative Leave After Calling Assembly To Chastise Black Students
A principal and teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school have been placed on administrative leave after calling an assembly for only fourth and fifth-grade Black students in which they were chastised as a collective for underperforming on standardized assessments. According to CNN, the assembly was held at Bunnell Elementary School, during which a PowerPoint […]
Learn All You Need To Know About Side Hustles From This Black Woman’s Blog
Chicago blogger Latasha Peterson has used her life experiences to create a community for those who want to learn how to secure the bag from different side hustles. While pregnant, Peterson launched her blog, Arts and Budgets, in 2016 and realized she needed to create a sustainable future for her family. “Arts and Budgets” covers […]
7 Tips to Help You Plan for Retirement
Retirement planning is usually the most significant financial goal people will work toward. No matter where you are in your career, considering how to plan for retirement is essential so you can spend your golden years on your terms. As you think about retirement, creating a road map to follow through the decades can help […]
The Richest Jamaican-Born Woman Shares Story Of Abuse And Poverty
Trisha Bailey is the richest Jamaican-born woman in history. The mother of five achieved financial success by developing a small medical supply business in Orlando, Florida, into a large empire spanning five states. Bailey’s path to success, and a $700 million dollar net worth, was filled with distressing experiences. Through it all, Bailey’s faith did […]
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Receipts For Racial Equity Initiatives By Big Banks
A Black House Democrat is demanding to see receipts from big banks that promiseds to improve racial equity after the murder of George Floyd. On Wednesday, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. put the pressure on JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, U.S. Bancorp, and Wells Fargo, NBC reported. Pressley wants to know that the bank’s promises to help […]
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Forget Netflix N’ Chill, See A Movie For $4 On National Cinema Day
If you have no plans this weekend and want to see a movie, wait until Sunday. According to The Associated Press, the second annual National Cinema Day will take place August 27. You can purchase a movie ticket for just $4 but you have to go to a participating theater. To get an idea of […]
Single Dad of Two Makes History, One of Few Blacks Inducted into Speakers Hall of Fame
Dr. Delatorro was inducted live at the 50th Anniversary of NSA’s Influence Convention in Orlando, Florida in front of 900 fellow speakers, authors, coaches, consultants and experts from all over the world. Less than 300 people in the world have ever been inducted in to the Speakers Hall of Fame, and only nine of them […]
Judge Orders Universal Music to Pay Over $500K to the Victims of R. Kelly As Restitution
A judge has ruled that monies owed to R&B singer and songwriter R. Kelly must be turned over to victims who suffered sexual abuse from the jailed singer. According to Bloomberg, more than $500,000 in royalties owed to R. Kelly is currently being held by Universal Music Group NV and must be distributed to the […]
