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by Jeffrey McKinney June 28, 2025 Black businesses should make succession planning a priority alongside boosting revenue and adding customers. Helping to ensure business longevity and preparing for a smooth leadership transition are among the reasons owners of Black small businesses (SMBs) should consider succession planning. Trimming the chance of
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 28, 2025 It’s the rapper’s first venture in the fragrance field. Recording artist and business owner Future has just recently released a women’s fragrance called SINSATIONAL. According to The Source, the rapper has partnered with entrepreneur Stephanie “Ms. J” Jester to present to the
The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter. Those dismissed include two attorneys who worked as
Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed
According to Nelly, when he accepted the invitation to perform during President Trump’s Inaugural events in January, he was not endorsing Trump or his administration. During an appearance this week on Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning” podcast with his wife Ashanti to promote their brand new reality TV series
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett feels some way after recently opening up about her failed bid for committee leadership in the House of Representatives. On Monday, the popular Texas congresswoman pulled her name out of the running to serve as the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government
The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The departure of James Ryan, who had led the school since
Before Zohran Mamdani took New York City’s mayoral race by storm and secured the Democratic ticket, his mother was artfully portraying Black and brown love on screen. Mamdani’s mother, award-winning film director Mira Nair, is the creative force behind several top films, including one of Denzel Washington’s best films, 1991’s
New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade skeptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of the Democratic primary. On the steps of City Hall, Adams rattled off his political accomplishments
In 2022, the biggest story in entertainment was Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in retaliation for jokes that Rock got off at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, as host of the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Smith walked on stage, slapped Rock, and returned to his seat before telling
by Jeffrey McKinney June 28, 2025 Black businesses should make succession planning a priority alongside boosting revenue and adding customers. Helping to ensure business longevity and preparing for a smooth leadership transition are among the reasons owners of Black small businesses (SMBs) should consider succession planning. Trimming the chance of
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 28, 2025 It’s the rapper’s first venture in the fragrance field. Recording artist and business owner Future has just recently released a women’s fragrance called SINSATIONAL. According to The Source, the rapper has partnered with entrepreneur Stephanie “Ms. J” Jester to present to the
The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter. Those dismissed include two attorneys who worked as
Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed
According to Nelly, when he accepted the invitation to perform during President Trump’s Inaugural events in January, he was not endorsing Trump or his administration. During an appearance this week on Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning” podcast with his wife Ashanti to promote their brand new reality TV series
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett feels some way after recently opening up about her failed bid for committee leadership in the House of Representatives. On Monday, the popular Texas congresswoman pulled her name out of the running to serve as the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government
The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The departure of James Ryan, who had led the school since
Before Zohran Mamdani took New York City’s mayoral race by storm and secured the Democratic ticket, his mother was artfully portraying Black and brown love on screen. Mamdani’s mother, award-winning film director Mira Nair, is the creative force behind several top films, including one of Denzel Washington’s best films, 1991’s
New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade skeptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of the Democratic primary. On the steps of City Hall, Adams rattled off his political accomplishments
In 2022, the biggest story in entertainment was Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in retaliation for jokes that Rock got off at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, as host of the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Smith walked on stage, slapped Rock, and returned to his seat before telling