Los Angeles City Councilman Caught In Racist Scandal Puts Bid In For Re-Election
A disgraced Los Angeles city councilman who was caught up in a racism scandal and left President Joe Biden on read is running for re-election, NBC News reports. Kevin de León was at the center of a triggering scandal in 2022 that prompted former Council President Nury Martinez to resign after a recording leaked of […]
19 HBCUs Across 13 States Recognized As Fulbright Institutional Leaders
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Department of State acknowledged 19 HBCUs in 13 states and Washington, D.C. as Fulbright Institutional Leaders The department established the Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders Initiative to recognize and commend the strong partnership between the Fulbright Program and HBCUs. The […]
Can I Use Life Insurance as a Retirement Plan?
Life insurance is vital to your financial planning if you have young children or someone who depends on your income. Most people know that life insurance helps your family if you pass away and they lose your income. But did you know that, in some cases, life insurance can also be a savings tool to […]
Intimidated by AI? Don’t Be—Here’s How to Leverage AI to Increase Your Company’s Revenue
The age of AI is here. Three in four small business owners report that they are interested in using it in their business. Yet, 46% say they have a beginner’s level of understanding of what it can do for them, according to a poll of 480 businesses across the U.S. by Constant Contact. This leaves […]
Designer Michael Costello Aims to Empower Women Through Fashion
Michael Costello dressed Beyoncé in a handsewn white lace and nude mesh dress for the Grammy Awards in 2014. This was four years after the fashion designer competed in the eighth season of Project Runway. He came in fourth and also appeared in the first season of Project Runway All Stars—but he claims the Beyoncé […]
The Males Place’ In Charlotte Helps Mentor Boys Through Agriculture
A nonprofit group in Charlotte, N.C., employs a different approach to mentor Black boys from 12 to 18 years old. According to WFAE, The Males Place, founded by Baba Reggie Singleton, empowers young boys by teaching them the skills that can assist them in helping their communities through agriculture. They are also taught the basic social […]
Black Women Are More Unlikely To Negotiate Pay Than Black Men
A new analysis shows that 33% of Black women negotiated their pay compared to 45% of their Black male counterparts within the past two years. The finding comes as another report shows the gender pay gap hasn’t narrowed much over the last 20 years. This analysis estimates that women earn 82% of what men make for similar work. […]
Step Into History: Black-Owned Footwear Factory In The U.S. Releases Its Product
Designer Brands Inc., a world-renowned footwear and accessories collective, has announced the future release of the FIRST JEM. This inaugural shoe will kick off the JEMS by PENSOLE brand and will also be the first item released by one of America’s first-ever Black-owned footwear factories. The new manufacturing studio will be a partnership between the […]
Black-Owned Brand Cape Sativa First To Release CBD Water
Cape Sativa, a Black-owned company dedicated to finding new ways to explore the benefits of CBD for human usage and consumption, has announced its latest groundbreaking release. The business is now the first to release cannabidiol (CBD) water, which is 100% water soluble. The breakthrough formula is its patented nanotechnology platform. The 100% bioavailable water […]
Prosecutors Highlight Claims That Elijah McClain Said ‘I Can’t Breathe’ 7 Times During Police Encounter
In opening statements in Adams County District Court, according to NBC News, prosecutors stated that 23-year-old Elijah McClain said, “I can’t breathe,” to the police officers seven times before a paramedic injected him with ketamine, leading to his death. On the evening of Aug. 24, 2019, two police officers, Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt, restrained […]
