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A daughter and mom have set up shop in downtown Minneapolis. Kobi Gregory and her mom, Tash Harris, are the founders of the Black-owned candle company Kobi Co. After making their first sales through online purchases, the pair grew the company and established their first physical location, the Star Tribune

As health issues become more and more apparent for senior government leadership, the big question is: Should there be an age limit on elected officials? A new poll of voters says yes, Axios reports. A CBS News/YouGov survey found that more than 75% of voters want a maximum age limit

Two high school principals in Delaware are facing a lawsuit after they allegedly shared a security camera photo of a student’s bare breast with faculty members. Aniya Harmon, an 18-year-old student who graduated in May from Sussex Central High School, was horrified to learn that the adults in charge of

Denver is a city with many attractions, including several pro sports teams. But a homeless encampment in the Mile High City is attracting national attention for its new additions—a pop-up bar complete with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tents rumored to rent out for what some consider the world’s oldest profession.

Deion Sanders knows the game of football and advertising like few others, evidenced by two big wins on Sept 16. Sanders entered into a collaboration with Blenders Eyewear to capitalize on the shades that he often wears while patrolling the sidelines at University of Colorado football games. According to the

A Los Angeles gym owner is fighting her landlord to keep a mural that was painted to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant from becoming advertising space. As People Magazine reports, Celia Moran, the owner of Hardcore Fitness, wants the mural to remain up. In an interview with the

In a significant development, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union initiated a strike after negotiations with the Big Three automakers–General Motors, Ford Motors, and Stellantis–failed regarding improved wages and benefits, NBC News reports. At midnight on Aug. 15, employees walked off the job at three major plants, a General Motors

A brand new audio docuseries hopes to shine a well-deserved light on the efforts of Chicago’s Hazel Johnson, considered by many to be the “mother of environmental justice.” According to Capital B News, the podcast, entitled Help This Garden Grow, will chronicle the efforts of the People for Community Recovery

This summer, Black female athletes have shown out in multiple sports, whether setting a new standard, coming back from obstacles, or continuing their dominance. This summer proved Black Girl Magic is a real thing in sports. Sha’Carri Richardson Sha’Carri Richardson had all eyes on her three years ago when she

Beginning Monday, September 17, people arrested for crimes in Illinois won’t have to worry about paying cash bail to be released from jail. As the first U.S. State to do so, the elimination of cash bail was met with support and opposition from those on the front line of the