Black unemployment under Trump reaches its highest rate since the pandemic. Here’s what it could mean
The latest jobs report released by the Department of Labor shows that Black unemployment spiked to 7.2% in July, marking its highest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic nearly four years ago. “Trump says he’s ‘done more for Black Americans than anyone.’ If pushing Black unemployment to its highest level since 2021 is his idea of […]
Nigerian Gemstone Dealer Opens Italian Boutique Hotel On 40-Acre Estate With Vineyard And Olive Grove
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 2, 2025 A Lagos native is capturing travelers in Puglia, Italy with her sustainable eco-friendly boutique hotel. From Lagos to London and now Puglia, Italy, former gem dealer Thelma West has taken her passion for design and restoration to the next level with the launch of her boutique hotel, complete with […]
Trump Argues ‘Amendment Immunity’ In Exonerated 5 Defamation Case
by Kandiss Edwards August 2, 2025 Donald Trump’s attorneys are seeking a stay in his pending defamation lawsuit, citing “immunity” while organizing his appeal. Donald Trump’s attorneys are seeking a stay in his pending defamation lawsuit, citing “immunity” from prosecution. A federal judge in Philadelphia rejected Trump’s earlier request to dismiss the case, ruling the […]
10-Year-Old Farmer Receives $83K Scholarship To South Carolina State
by Kandiss Edwards August 2, 2025 Kendall Rae Johnons is the youngest USDA certified farmer at 10-years-old and was named the USDA Youth Ambassador. Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest USDA-certified farmer in the United States, and at ten years old, she received a full scholarship to South Carolina State University. The young farming ambassador visited […]
The ‘Crescent City ID’ Brings Access And Discounts To NOLA Residents
by Kandiss Edwards August 2, 2025 The card provides access, but some Louisiana officials are opposed. New Orleans is creating equitable access to identification with its Crescent City ID program. On July 28, Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a ceremony to mark the occasion. At Gallier Hall in the city, the mayor expressed the intent behind […]
Only 8 Black Students Admitted To Top Manhattan Schools, Exposing Racial Gaps In Education
by Sharelle B. McNair August 2, 2025 The eye-opening racial disparities in the admissions process to some of New York City’s most prestigious public schools has resulted in a call to a change to the admission process. Eight out of 781 students admitted to Manhattan’s Stuyvesant High School being Black showcases the vast racial disparities […]
Google Commits $37M To Power Africa’s AI Future
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 1, 2025 Google is helping Africa take charge of the growing momentum of AI throughout the continent. Google has officially pledged $37 million to support Africa’s AI future, with investments spanning research, talent development, and infrastructure. On July 24, Google took to Accra, Ghana, to unveil its wave of AI-centered initiatives […]
