Black Leaders Embark On 1,645-Mile ‘Ride For Equity’ From Tulsa To NYC
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 Black Detroit leaders are honoring the legacy of historic Black business districts Black Leaders Detroit is leading a 1,645-mile ride from Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to New York City’s Wall Street, honoring the legacy of historic Black business districts while raising funds to support Black entrepreneurs. “We’re riding from […]
‘They’re trying to clone me’ Jamie Foxx admits to almost believing some of the wild internet conspiracies about his health scare
Sometimes, the only way through the pain is to laugh. That’s exactly what Jamie Foxx leaned on during one of the darkest chapters of his life. In a recent conversation for “The Hollywood Reporter’s Stand-Up Comedy Roundtable”, the Oscar-winning actor and comedian opened up about how humor became a lifeline as he recovered from a […]
The BLOC: A Black-Owned Company Helping Women Build Wealth in Real Estate
by Mitti Hicks May 23, 2025 A 2022 Zillow study found that women have access to 18% less of the real estate market than men because of the wage gap. These gaps are wider for Black women. Natasha Davis is helping Black women build wealth through real estate by laying one brick at a time. […]
Trump Rescinds Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Hike, Disproportionately Harming Black Workers in Key States
by Keka Araújo May 23, 2025 Labor advocates and progressive groups have criticized the move as an attack on working-class individuals, particularly when rising living costs are already a significant concern. President Donald Trump has rescinded a key Biden-era executive order that had raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to $17.75 per hour, a […]
Most books pulled from Naval Academy library are back on the shelves in latest DEI turn
All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves after the newest Pentagon-ordered review — the latest turn in a dizzying effort to rid the military of materials related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Based on the […]
The People’s Union Organizes Boycott Against Walmart’s ‘Corporate Greed’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 The People’s Union launched its second nationwide blackout against Walmart. The People’s Union is launching a second nationwide boycott against Walmart to combat the retailer’s “corporate greed.” On May 20, People’s Union Founder John Schwarz took to Instagram to urge shoppers to boycott Walmart from May 20 to 26. […]
Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect […]
New Kingston Honors Jamaica’s Iconic Rum With Launch of Appleton Estate Rum Museum
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 There’s an immersive new way to enjoy the rich taste and cultural legacy of Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum. Residents and tourists in Jamaica can now dive into the rich legacy of the island’s most iconic rum with the debut of the Appleton Estate Rum Museum. The Joy Spence Appleton […]
Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices
U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same time, U.S. retail sales overall rose […]
Georgia Woman Bagged For Embezzling $500K From Local Business, Police Looking for Second Suspect
by Kandiss Edwards May 23, 2025 Dunwoody (GA) Police Department is still searching for Nicole Allen, who allegedly helped embezzle $500,000 from a local business. Police in Dunwoody are searching for Nicole Allen, who is accused of helping a former employee embezzle nearly $500,000 from a local Georgia business over a two-year period. According to […]
