Resolution Reached Between Minnesota Prison And Inmates Who Refused To Return To Their Cells In Heat Wave
The Stillwater Correctional Facility in Minnesota says it peacefully resolved a situation concerning around 100 incarcerated people refusing to return to their cells. ABC News reports that the inmates’ issues stemmed from excessive heat, lack of air conditioning, and limited access to showers and water during lockdowns over the past two months. A Department of Corrections […]
‘The Equalizer 3’ Scores Second-Highest Labor Day Weekend at Box Office
The Denzel Washington-driven The Equalizer 3 earned the second-highest Labor Day opening at the box office, according to Variety, making $43.2 million over four days. That number surpasses the 2007 Halloween remake’s $30 million but is far behind Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which raked in a whopping $94.6 million in 2021. The […]
The Katalyst Group Releases First-Ever Platform To Drive Multicultural Marketing
The Katalyst Group is creating a first-ever experience that people won’t be able to stop talking about. In pursuit of its mission, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based brand strategy and marketing firm has formally released its new inclusive marketing diagnostic tool, the Cultural Competency Monitor (CCM). The first-ever single platform assesses both brand team and agency readiness […]
Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Snag These 5 Books to Build Confidence and Face Your Fears
There are only about a million things running through our minds as we leave summer behind and head into fall. Chief among them? Busier schedules. You might be gearing up for Q4 at the office or on the prowl for a new role amid the September Surge. While you’re getting your priorities in order and […]
Morehouse Grads Shape Their Black-Owned Marketing Agency Around HBCU Culture
Desmond Attmore and Brian “Bwrightous” Wright are the founders of Six Degrees Marketing, an Atlanta-based agency that’s become a go-to for global talent and brands. The college-buddies-turned-business-partners have found success in marketing through their genuine connection with HBCU culture as Morehouse graduates. Since launching their Black-owned creative agency a year before the start of the […]
AfroBeats Artist Mr. Eazi Is Building An African Entertainment Empire With Hopes To Rival Disney
The global explosion of Afrobeats has hit a fever pitch as more artists come to the forefront of the exciting multifaceted genre. One of the standouts in the West African-bred music scene is Nigerian artist Mr. Eazi, whose songs “Skin Tight” and “Dance For Me” set off a fire throughout the genre. With solid hits […]
Steph And Ayesha Curry Pour Into Oakland Students With $50M ‘Eat. Learn. Play’ Investment
The start of a new school year can look different depending on the area. For some students, a new school year means showing off new clothes and another chance to be at the top of the class. In areas of students less fortunate, it’s a struggle. Thankfully, four-time NBA champion Steph Curry and his wife, […]
Shannon Sharpe Calls Stephen A. Smith ‘Skip’ Multiple Times in ‘First Take’ Debut
After seven years arguing against Skip Bayless on Undisputed, Shannon Sharpe seemingly found it hard to remember Stephen A. Smith‘s name when making his First Take debut on Monday. Discourse on the latest in sports went well aside from the two times Sharpe called Smith “Skip” during the live broadcast. “The lions were picked to […]
Fidelity Reveals Dollar Amount Needed To Retire With The ‘Lifestyle You Want’
If you haven’t started saving for retirement, now is the time. Fox Business reports that Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial services corporation, is revealing the dollar amount needed to live a comfortable lifestyle. The secret is the number doesn’t exist. Fidelity’s Vice President of Workplace Investing Thought Leadership Michael Shamrell, says putting a dollar amount […]
