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Boston Public Health Commission Takes Time To Recognize Black Breastfeeding Week

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

MLK National Park Hosts Event Honoring March On Washington

Dozens traveled to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta to gather and pay respects to the civil rights leader on Aug. 26, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. In a special day of programming, the historic site featured 60-year-old footage of the event, including

Michael Jordan Is Now The Richest NBA Player Ever After Selling Hornets Franchise

After selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, NBA legend Michael Jordan’s net worth has reportedly skyrocketed to $3.5 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, that figure makes Jordan the richest NBA player in history. Black Enterprise reported that Jordan could pocket an estimated $2.7 billion from the

Phishing: fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer If you catch a phish, will it feed you for a day? Maybe? It’s trying to steal something from you. Cybersecurity terms have English equivalents we can all relate to, so in this column, here are some common cybersecurity terms about the different types

What Does the TikTok Trend of De-influencing Mean for Your Brand?

In a TikTok from February, user @matchabuttercookie faces the camera to address her more than 27,000 followers. Her face is serious, and her voice is sincere. “OK, this is me jumping on the de-influencing train,” she begins, before listing some of the home goods and kitchen items—including Caraway pans and

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Purchases $9M Penthouse In New York City

New York City is a big draw for the culture alone, and that may be why lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar has reportedly bought a penthouse there. According to The New York Post, the former TDE artist is purchasing a penthouse at The Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park. He was seen

5 Perks Of Business Travel For Black Solopreneurs

Are you a solopreneur by choice or by necessity? In a survey done in collaboration with Carbookr, 70% of respondents think traveling for business is necessary, compared to 30% who find business travel is not crucial. Here are five advantages of business travel for the boss who wants to expand

White Gunman In Florida Kills 3 Black Victims In Hate Crime

The Black community of Jacksonville, Florida, is dealing with the fallout of a fatal hate crime after a white gunman racially targeted Black patrons inside a Dollar General in a primarily Black area of the city on Aug. 27. Three people were killed. The motivations behind the fatal attack became

Boston Public Health Commission Takes Time To Recognize Black Breastfeeding Week

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

MLK National Park Hosts Event Honoring March On Washington

Dozens traveled to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta to gather and pay respects to the civil rights leader on Aug. 26, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. In a special day of programming, the historic site featured 60-year-old footage of the event, including

Michael Jordan Is Now The Richest NBA Player Ever After Selling Hornets Franchise

After selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, NBA legend Michael Jordan’s net worth has reportedly skyrocketed to $3.5 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, that figure makes Jordan the richest NBA player in history. Black Enterprise reported that Jordan could pocket an estimated $2.7 billion from the

Phishing: fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer If you catch a phish, will it feed you for a day? Maybe? It’s trying to steal something from you. Cybersecurity terms have English equivalents we can all relate to, so in this column, here are some common cybersecurity terms about the different types

What Does the TikTok Trend of De-influencing Mean for Your Brand?

In a TikTok from February, user @matchabuttercookie faces the camera to address her more than 27,000 followers. Her face is serious, and her voice is sincere. “OK, this is me jumping on the de-influencing train,” she begins, before listing some of the home goods and kitchen items—including Caraway pans and

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Purchases $9M Penthouse In New York City

New York City is a big draw for the culture alone, and that may be why lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar has reportedly bought a penthouse there. According to The New York Post, the former TDE artist is purchasing a penthouse at The Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park. He was seen

5 Perks Of Business Travel For Black Solopreneurs

Are you a solopreneur by choice or by necessity? In a survey done in collaboration with Carbookr, 70% of respondents think traveling for business is necessary, compared to 30% who find business travel is not crucial. Here are five advantages of business travel for the boss who wants to expand

White Gunman In Florida Kills 3 Black Victims In Hate Crime

The Black community of Jacksonville, Florida, is dealing with the fallout of a fatal hate crime after a white gunman racially targeted Black patrons inside a Dollar General in a primarily Black area of the city on Aug. 27. Three people were killed. The motivations behind the fatal attack became