Venus Williams Leads WTA Stars Earning College Degrees At Indiana University East
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 Venus Williams led the pack when she became the first professional tennis player to graduate from the Indiana University East. Venus Williams is breaking barriers beyond the court, paving the way for a new wave of professional tennis players earning college degrees through Indiana University East (IUE). The decorated […]
Mistrust in law enforcement complicates the search for the New Orleans jail escapees
As authorities scour New Orleans for escapees from an audacious jailbreak, they are also confronting entrenched mistrust in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Nearly a week after 10 inmates yanked open a faulty cell door inside a city jail and moved the toilet to squeeze through a hole, five remain on the lam. The police superintendent has […]
Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism
In 2020, after a summer of protests rocked U.S. cities, the words “Black Lives Matter” went from the rallying cry of racial justice demonstrators to words lining the very roads along which they marched. After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, towns and cities nationwide commissioned artists to paint BLM street murals in solidarity with […]
Thompson Hospitality Grows Restaurant Portfolio Despite Economic Challenges
by Daron Pressley May 23, 2025 In an era when many in the restaurant industry are scaling back due to economic uncertainty and shifting consumer habits, Thompson Hospitality Group is doing the opposite—growing with intention, fueled by purpose, and rooted in a customer-first approach. According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry […]
The Black Dollar Speaks: Target Admits DEI Rollback Resulted In ‘Challenging’ Q1 Sales
by Sharelle B. McNair May 23, 2025 Target’s CEO Brian Cornell blamed the decline on incoming concerns surrounding tariffs in addition to the DEI drawback. Popular retailer Target admitted that pushback from slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives resulted in a significant plunge in its first quarter sales, dropping more than 7%, Yahoo Finance […]
