Author: Unite News

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

by Kandiss Edwards August 1, 2025 Kendrick Lamar launches ‘Project 3 Agency’; the agency is co-owned with the rapper’s longtime creative partner, Dave Free. Kendrick Lamar launches Project 3 Agency, a branch of Lamar’s parent company, pgLang. The agency was started in conjunction with the rapper’s longtime creative partner and

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 1, 2025 Dash’s attorney reassures the court that he will be fully compliant by August 7 After being threatened with possible jail time for contempt for failing to comply with court orders, Damon Dash, the former CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records, has partially complied with the court’s

by Jameelah Mullen August 1, 2025 The movie mogul hinted that the original cast may return. It’s official: Tyler Perry has confirmed that a third installment of his film Why Did I Get Married?  is in the works. The media mogul announced the upcoming film on Instagram, where he shared