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Black Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing In Washington, D.C. And Baltimore
DMV foodies get ready, Black Restaurant Week Is Here. Black Restaurant Week, a multi-city tour highlighting Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and caterers, has kicked off in Washington, D.C., the Metro area, and Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week will showcase more than 30 Black-owned restaurants. This year’s list features a variety of...
And Another One! Mystery Donor Blesses Livingstone College With Its 7th $1M Donation
Livingstone College has announced its seventh $1 million donation within the span of seven months thanks to an anonymous donor. North Carolina’s Livingstone College is officially celebrating its seventh $1 million donation in less than a year. As one of the nation’s private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),...
No Boost In Polls Show Public Is Unswayed By Shooting At Trump Rally
The first presidential survey taken since the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump revealed there was no boost in his poll numbers over President Joe Biden. The poll conducted by Morning Consult on July 15 found that out of 2,045 registered voters, Trump is leading Biden in the polls by just 1%, with 46% over the President’s 45%. Trump’s lead has slightly increased since the firm’s previous survey, which was conducted between July 12 and July 14, putting the former president at a 2% advantage ahead of Biden, with 44% to 42%.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary To Debut In August On A&E
'Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,' will premiere on Sunday, August 25. An official documentary detailing the life of Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ol’ Dirty Bastard, real name Russell Jones, will be released in August on the A&E network. A&E announced that the project will air on...
President Biden Clowns Elon Musk For His Massive $45M Pledge To Support Trump Super PAC
President Biden is such a jokester.... Tech billionaire Elon Musk committed to a massive $45 million monthly pledge for former President Donald Trump’s new political action committee (PAC), and President Joe Biden is “sick” about it. After Biden announced he tested positive for Covid, he mocked Musk’s...
Dosso Beauty Brings Hypoallergenic Braiding Hair Shop To Philly
Dosso Beauty, a pioneering Black woman-owned brand specializing in hypoallergenic braiding hair, is expanding its reach with the launch of its inaugural brick-and-mortar store and salon in Philadelphia. This milestone marks a significant step for the company, which has been offering innovative solutions for those with sensitive scalps since 2018. Founder Kadidja Dosso’s personal experience with allergic reactions to braiding hair inspired her to create Dosso Beauty. The new store, situated at 5102 Rochelle Ave, will showcase Dosso Beauty products and provide installation services. The Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree shared her motivation in an interview with Fox29. I knew that it...
Tasha K Catches Another Defamation Lawsuit, This Time From Soulja Boy
After having lawsuits filed against her by Cardi B and Kevin Hart due to the salacious and, according to them, untrue content she posts on her YouTube channel, another celebrity has filed a lawsuit against the controversial vlogger. According to Billboard, hip-hop recording artist Soulja Boy is suing Tasha K for defamation due to a story alleging that the rapper had sexual relations with another man. Also named in the lawsuit is a man who calls himself ‘William The Baddest’ (William Thomas). William claimed he had sex with Soulja Boy, during an interview with Tasha K in May. Due to the allegations...
Trump Campaign Won’t Commit To VP Debate With Kamala Harris Over ‘Democratic Ticket Uncertainty’
The Trump campaign claims they don’t know who will be on the Democratic ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris, so they won’t commit to a vice presidential debate. In a statement released on Jul. 17, the campaign senior advisor, Brian Hughes, said committing to a date wouldn’t be fair to whoever Harris selects as a running mate, alluding to speculation that President Joe Biden may drop out of the race. “We don’t know who the Democratic nominee for Vice President is going to be, so we can’t lock in a date before their convention,” Hughes said in a statement. “To do so...
New Orleans Council Moves Forward With An Ordinance That Will Pay Musicians $200 An Hour
Members of the New Orleans City Council voted in favor of a musician pay ordinance which will now go to the full council for consideration. If passed, musicians hired by the city will be paid at least $200 per hour. If a band is hired, each member makes the same hourly rate. This is good news for some local musicians who say they are underpaid. Danovon Calhoun-Bettis is the Director of Engagement for The Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans and a musician. Calhoun-Bettis. In an interview with WWLTV, the musician said many of his counterparts struggle to meet their...
Healthcare Startups Can Secure $25K Ahead Of 2024 Invest Fest Thanks To HealthyMD
Healthcare startups attending the 2024 Invest Fest will have the chance to walk away with $25,000 to help them thrive while supporting the masses, thanks to HealthyMD. In a press release shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE, the healthcare provider, known for helping to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, announced its second annual Healthcare Startup Grant. The program is curated to support early-stage healthcare entrepreneurs in their quest to provide accessibility and quality healthcare products and services to the public. Geared toward early-stage startups, the winner of the grant program will be announced during the fourth annual Invest Fest, to be held in Atlanta from Aug....
Jack And Jill To Celebrate Leadership And Legacy At 46th National Convention
The Jack and Jill National Convention, a landmark event for America’s preeminent African American family organization, is set to unfold in Minneapolis from July 23-28. This gathering, themed “Celebrating A Masterpiece of Life, Love, Leadership, & Legacy,” marks the 46th iteration of the organization’s convention. According to a press release, the Jack and Jill National Convention will showcase an array of signature events, pay tribute to distinguished alumni, and foster engagement with organizational partners. Highlights include a teen leadership summit, community health fair, and legislative luncheon. “This convention promises to be a memorable gathering,” National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, emphasizing...
Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount
N.W.A. founding member Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment umbrella, Cube Vision, with an extended partnership with Paramount Global. According to Deadline, Ice Cube, real name, O’Shea Jackson, and his partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision, have locked down a first-look television deal that will allow the duo to develop and executive produce projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms across the Paramount network. “We are excited to expand on our successful partnership with Paramount through this unique television deal,” said Cube and Kwatinetz in a joint written statement. “This deal provides us with everything we need to bring amazing and...
BREAKING: Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Charged In The Murder Of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff deputy has been charged in the murder case of a Black woman, Sonya Massey, after she was shot and killed after calling the police. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their own, Sean Grayson, has been indicted and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. Illinois State Police (ISP) completed an investigation into Massey’s death and found enough evidence to charge Grayson. “It is clear that the deputy did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards,” the office said. Massey, 36, was shot and killed on...
Supreme Court To Decide Whether Student Loan Payments Will Double In Some States
The fate of student loan payments now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court. After successfully deploying its Saving On A Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan, the Biden administration has been met with a new hurdle, due to Republican-led states aiming to halt programs created to provide relief for student loan borrowers. The latest move could result in student loan payments that are double the amount that student borrowers are currently paying. Thanks to two legal challenges issued by two sets of GOP-led states, Missouri and Kansas, it is up to the Supreme Court to decide whether or not SAVE will continue...
Buy From A Black Woman Org Withdraws Support Of Hilton Hotels Over Racist Experience
Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW), a nonprofit organization, dropped support of Hilton Hotels after an alleged racist incident occurred at The Tulsa Club Hotel in Oklahoma. The organization released a statement announcing they will no longer be utilizing Hilton Hotels and Resorts after working with them since 2020. All future reservations will be canceled, effective immediately. “We have been using Hilton Hotels for the Inspire Tour since its inception in 2021, and to experience such blatant racism is both shocking and disheartening,” BFABW founder Nikki Porcher said. “Our community deserves better, and we cannot in good conscience continue to support a...
Replacement Judge In Young Thug RICO Case Recuses Herself
Another interesting twist to the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history has occurred. After Judge Glanville was taken off the Young Thug RICO trial, the judge selected to replace him has now removed herself due to a previous connection with a YSL (Young Stoner Life Records, Young Thug’s record label) member. According to Billboard, Judge Shukura L. Ingram recused herself on July 17 after stating her connection to a Fulton County courthouse deputy, Akeiba Stanley, who was arrested last year for allegedly trying to bring in contraband to another member of YSL. Prosecutors claimed that Stanley was having an “inappropriate relationship”...
A Fresh Approach To Gen Z Career Development
Understanding and adapting to Gen Z’s unique preferences and expectations is essential in building the next generation of talent. I’ve had the privilege of working with organizations across various sectors, helping them navigate the evolving workplace and workforce. One partner, a private foundation headquartered in Chicago dedicated to empowering Black students to pursue higher education and careers in insurance, faced an increasingly common challenge: educating and effectively engaging its Gen Z (born 1997 to 2012) population.
Microsoft Becomes The Latest Corporation To Ditch DEI Team, Labels It ‘No Longer Business Critical’
A spokesperson from Microsoft released a statement defending their stance on DEI stating, its “D&I commitments remain unchanged." The Microsoft team that focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was quietly dismantled as the team lead criticized the tech company’s lack of investment. The team was made aware...
How To Protect Communities from Corporate Expansion And Gentrification
T.J. Loftin is an expert on gentrification and economics. Threatened by gentrification and corporate expansion across the United States, small business owners and long-time residents are at risk for displacement. T.J. offers updated strategies and solutions with the release of the new edition of his top-selling, Monetizing Gentrification: Building Black Ownership.
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