by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 Black Detroit leaders are honoring the legacy of historic Black business districts Black Leaders Detroit is leading a 1,645-mile ride from Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to New York City’s Wall Street, honoring the legacy of historic Black business districts while raising funds to support

Sometimes, the only way through the pain is to laugh. That’s exactly what Jamie Foxx leaned on during one of the darkest chapters of his life. In a recent conversation for “The Hollywood Reporter’s Stand-Up Comedy Roundtable”, the Oscar-winning actor and comedian opened up about how humor became a lifeline

by Mitti Hicks May 23, 2025 A 2022 Zillow study found that women have access to 18% less of the real estate market than men because of the wage gap. These gaps are wider for Black women. Natasha Davis is helping Black women build wealth through real estate by laying

All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves after the newest Pentagon-ordered review — the latest turn in a dizzying effort to rid the military of materials related to diversity, equity

by Keka Araújo May 23, 2025 Labor advocates and progressive groups have criticized the move as an attack on working-class individuals, particularly when rising living costs are already a significant concern. President Donald Trump has rescinded a key Biden-era executive order that had raised the minimum wage for federal contractors

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 The People’s Union launched its second nationwide blackout against Walmart. The People’s Union is launching a second nationwide boycott against Walmart to combat the retailer’s “corporate greed.” On May 20, People’s Union Founder John Schwarz took to Instagram to urge shoppers to boycott Walmart

Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 There’s an immersive new way to enjoy the rich taste and cultural legacy of Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum. Residents and tourists in Jamaica can now dive into the rich legacy of the island’s most iconic rum with the debut of the Appleton Estate Rum

U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same

by Kandiss Edwards May 23, 2025 Dunwoody (GA) Police Department is still searching for Nicole Allen, who allegedly helped embezzle $500,000 from a local business. Police in Dunwoody are searching for Nicole Allen, who is accused of helping a former employee embezzle nearly $500,000 from a local Georgia business over