Former Nike Executive, Eli Kumekpor, To Take Over As CEO Of Mitchell & Ness
Eli Kumekpor is leaving his role at sportswear giant Nike to take over the reins of the popular lifestyle brand, Mitchell & Ness. Hoping to reinvent itself as more than just the go-to shop for vintage jersey and sports merchandise, the company and its new ownership –which includes Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kevin Hart – […]
Future Wins Copyright Lawsuit, Judge Cites The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan And Kanye West In Ruling
Future was embroiled in a copyright lawsuit that accused him of ripping off the song of a Virginia rapper who claimed he sent a track to the rapper’s producers. The judge ruled in favor of Future and utilized the example of songs by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, and the artist formerly known as Kanye […]
12 Personal Development Books to Take Control and Jumpstart Your Life
Our world is evolving around us faster than ever. From positive changes like technological advances to uncertainties about the economy or the climate, it’s easy to feel out of control. We have manuals for our dishwashers and our cars, but what we really need is guidance on how to operate ourselves. Thankfully, the best personal […]
United Airlines To Pay $30M In Settlement After Disabled Black Man Falls Into Coma
United Airlines has settled its lawsuit on behalf of a disabled Black man who was put into a coma from a deplaning incident. The settlement reached the figure of $30 million for the airline’s fault in not providing standard care for disabled passengers. Nathaniel Foster Jr. was receiving aid in getting off his flight to […]
Harlem Heights: Harlem Will Soon Have A Legal Cannabis Store
The Apollo is about to get a new neighbor on 125th Street. According to The New York Post, there is about to be a cannabis shop in the heart of Harlem. The first state-licensed marijuana store in Harlem will open next weekend after a contested fight. The shop is slated to open across the street from […]
Sen. Chuck Schumer Welcomes Top 1% Of Black Women Business Owners To The Empire State
The Black Owners & Women’s Collective (BOW), comprised of the top 1% of Black women business owners bringing in over $500 million in revenue annually, has descended upon the Big Apple and received a warm welcome from four-time New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. In celebration of its annual Capital Conversations Conference, Schumer remarked on the success of […]
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Brings A Philly Flair To Metro Atlanta
A prominent Black-owned business in Atlanta, known for its delectable sandwiches from the north, is Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. However, its impact extends beyond crafting mouth-watering meals. In a profile with Fox 5 Atlanta, Big Dave’s owner, Derrick Hayes, only hopes to give back all that he has received from the Atlanta neighborhoods that have embraced […]
Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both
In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. Now, corporate wellness programs are tipping employees’ decisions as they consider two companies to work for, and might be contributing to retention as well. They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate […]
KFC Rightfully Called Out For Racially Offensive Canadian Ad Campaign
KFC is in hot grease after Black Twitter called out its racially offensive ad campaign. Billboards across Canada displayed Black people enjoying its famous fried chicken under the slogan of “it’s finger lickin’ good,” drawing criticism for the tone-deaf imagery. Azim Akhtar, director of marketing for KFC’s Canada, presented his “latest campaign” to Twitter Aug. […]
Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown First Active NBA Player to Play in a BIG3 Game; Ice Cube Calls Him a Hero
In what could be considered a victory in the eyes of BIG3 owner Ice Cube, an active NBA player participated in a league game over the weekend. Cube, who isn’t exactly feeling the lack of support from the NBA, posted over the weekend that the player with the largest signed contract in NBA history was participating […]
