Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville
The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville that called for an overhaul of their police departments following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that became the catalyst for nationwide racial injustice protests in the summer of 2020. Following a scathing report by the Justice Department in 2023, Minneapolis in January approved […]
Jay-Z Meets With NY Senate Majority Leader In Hopes Of Opening Casino
by Sharelle B. McNair May 21, 2025 If successful, the Caesars Palace location would be the second Black-owned casino in U.S. history. Jay-Z recently met with Democratic Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in hopes of opening New York City’s first Black-owned casino in Times Square, CBS Albany reports. The rapper and music mogul met with […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Competition For Georgia Governor Is A Pastor Named Olu Brown
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 21, 2025 Pastor Olu Brown is a newcomer to politics, but aims to represent all of Georgia in his campaign. A new name has entered the race to be Georgia’s next governor. Methodist pastor Olu Brown will run against former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the quest to lead the […]
Ebonie Ward Champions Black Creativity And Ownership With Grand Opening Of 550 RMG
by Janee Bolden May 21, 2025 Ebonie Ward officially opened the doors to 550 RMG On May 17, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward was buzzing with celebration as entertainment executive and entrepreneur Ebonie Ward officially opened the doors to 550 RMG, her company’s new headquarters, 11th & Co. The 10,000-square-foot multiuse space represents a return to her hometown and a […]
University Of Minnesota Closes Antiracism Center After Founder’s Plagiarism Controversy
by Stacy Jackson May 21, 2025 Following Hardeman’s May 14 resignation date, University of Minnesota announced its Antiracism Center will close by May 30. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is closing operations at its Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity after founder Rachel Hardeman resigned from her tenured position last week following plagiarism allegations. […]
Kid Cudi expected to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal trial
After being mentioned several times in witness testimonies in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Kid Cudi will reportedly take the stand this week. According to multiple outlets, federal prosecutor Maurene Comey announced plans to call the “Day N’ Nite” rapper to the witness stand as early as Wednesday or Thursday. This […]
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Ranks No. 6 on Fast Casual’s’ Top 100 List
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 21, 2025 Founded by Derrick Hayes, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks became the first majority Black-owned brand named on the esteemed list Big Dave’s Cheesesteak’s is the first majority Black-owned brand to earn a spot on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers, landing at #6. It’s a major accomplishment for founder Derrick […]
Dr. George Fraser, John Hope Bryant, Larry Fitzgerald, And Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson To Be Honored At 2025 Black Men XCEL
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 21, 2025 Four distinguished business leaders will be honored at the BLACK ENTERPRISE 2025 Black Men XCEL Summit. The 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men XCEL honorees have been announced, with Dr. George Fraser, John Hope Bryant, Larry Fitzgerald, and Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson set to be celebrated for their groundbreaking […]
Racist memes shared by Navy SEALs prompt investigation, disciplinary actions
Two Navy SEALs based in Virginia are facing disciplinary action for racist conduct, and several of their platoon and team leaders are being disciplined for leadership failures, according to a defense official. The two enlisted Team 4 members are being punished for developing racist memes targeting a Black sailor in their platoon and circulating them […]
Ivey appoints first Black Republican on Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed state appellate Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court. He will be the first Black Republican to serve on the court. Lewis replaces Justice Jay Mitchell, who resigned Monday. Lewis most recently served on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Ivey appointed him to the position last […]
