Author: Unite News

Meet Jen Franks Ahaghotu, a US-based CEO and graduate of Harvard University who believes in the power of Black women’s educational achievements to change the world. The journey to a Harvard degree remains a formidable one for Black women, with challenges ranging from systemic barriers to a lack of representation

Eli Kumekpor is leaving his role at sportswear giant Nike to take over the reins of the popular lifestyle brand, Mitchell & Ness. Hoping to reinvent itself as more than just the go-to shop for vintage jersey and sports merchandise, the company and its new ownership –which includes Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, LeBron

Future was embroiled in a copyright lawsuit that accused him of ripping off the song of a Virginia rapper who claimed he sent a track to the rapper’s producers. The judge ruled in favor of Future and utilized the example of songs by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, and the

United Airlines has settled its lawsuit on behalf of a disabled Black man who was put into a coma from a deplaning incident. The settlement reached the figure of $30 million for the airline’s fault in not providing standard care for disabled passengers. Nathaniel Foster Jr. was receiving aid in

The Apollo is about to get a new neighbor on 125th Street. According to The New York Post, there is about to be a cannabis shop in the heart of Harlem. The first state-licensed marijuana store in Harlem will open next weekend after a contested fight. The shop is slated to

The Black Owners & Women’s Collective (BOW), comprised of the top 1% of Black women business owners bringing in over $500 million in revenue annually, has descended upon the Big Apple and received a warm welcome from four-time New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. In celebration of its annual Capital Conversations Conference, Schumer

A prominent Black-owned business in Atlanta, known for its delectable sandwiches from the north, is Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. However, its impact extends beyond crafting mouth-watering meals. In a profile with Fox 5 Atlanta, Big Dave’s owner, Derrick Hayes, only hopes to give back all that he has received from the

KFC is in hot grease after Black Twitter called out its racially offensive ad campaign. Billboards across Canada displayed Black people enjoying its famous fried chicken under the slogan of “it’s finger lickin’ good,” drawing criticism for the tone-deaf imagery. Azim Akhtar, director of marketing for KFC’s Canada, presented his

In what could be considered a victory in the eyes of BIG3 owner Ice Cube, an active NBA player participated in a league game over the weekend. Cube, who isn’t exactly feeling the lack of support from the NBA, posted over the weekend that the player with the largest signed contract

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is recognizing Black Breastfeeding Week. Along with lawmakers, advocates, healthcare providers, and community partners, BPHC gathered in Boston’s Roxbury community on the morning of Aug. 24 to shed light on the disparities in Black breastfeeding rates among Black mothers. The City of Boston reported