Problematic brands still have a grip on Black consumers—why?. Upon entering “Lululemon” and “Black girls” in TikTok’s search bar, scores of videos come up featuring enthusiastic try-on hauls and positive reviews of items from the athleisure company. The posts range from June of this year to late 2023.

Why Do Black People Continue Supporting Brands That Hate Them?

Over the last day or so, customers of the big three US mobile carriers — Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — who are using data roaming internationally have complained about an inability to connect and make calls. Complaints about connection problems have spread across social media for hours, with little response from the carriers.

Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile customers roaming internationally can’t connect

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement agreement with Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to address allegations that the company violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws in its marketing and sale of Fios services.

Verizon Settles Fios Marketing Lawsuit - Pays NJ $175K

Score amazing deals on your favorite brands and products. Independence Day brings savory BBQ, dazzling fireworks, and major 4th of July sales. Retailers will be offering red-hot discounts on everything from tech gadgets and home appliances to fashion and beauty must-haves. More good news: Some of the best sales are already underway, so you don’t have to window shop any longer (unless you’re holding out for Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale or Prime Day later this month). Here, we’ve rounded up all the 4th of July sales (plus some running concurrently with the holiday) so you don’t miss out on anything.

The 25 Best 4th Of July Sales To Shop This Week

The Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey CEO’s new book details the spirits producers’ friendship at the most unlikely time in American history. Whiskey lovers have come to know and love the taste of Uncle Nearest. With products in more than 30,000 stores, hotels, bars, and restaurants around the globe, the premium whiskey, launched by CEO Fawn Weaver, has become one of the fastest-growing American whiskey brands, reaching a valuation of more than $1 billion earlier this year, according to reports. However, the true story of its namesake inspiration is still unknown to many.

In ‘Love & Whiskey,’ Fawn Weaver Uncovers The True Story, And Bond, Of Uncle Nearest And Jack Daniel

One of the most enduring topics in the PV industry is size standardisation, and now several leading companies have joined forces to take action. Last Friday, seven Chinese PV companies launched another joint initiative to standardise the size of n-type modules and the positioning of mounting holes. For the PV...

Seven Chinese PV companies join forces on unification of n-type module size standards

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

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Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lutz face numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor and child neglect. A white West Virginia couple is accused of adopting five Black children and forcing them to work on their farm. The couple faces numerous criminal charges, including human trafficking, forced labor, and child neglect, NBC reports.

White Couple Accused Of Adopting Black Children And Forcing Them To Work “As Slaves” On Farm In West Virginia

European Payments Initiative (EPI), a European-grown player committed to offering a sovereign payment solution to all consumers on the continent, has announced the launch of its mobile-first wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution, wero, for customers of German Sparkassen and Volksbanken, Raiffeisenbanken. Deutsche Bank will launch wero later this year...

EPI Launches wero, Its Innovative Digital Payment Wallet in Germany, Alongside Founding Members – DSGV and DZ Bank, Followed by Deutsche Bank

NShift Go Native enables ecommerce platforms and online B2C marketplaces to easily offer multi-carrier deliveries to their retailers via a single API. The new product enables software providers, including ecommerce platforms and online B2C marketplaces, to offer retailers access to a 1000+ carrier library. It is the latest product announcement from nShift, the world leader in delivery & experience management (DMXM) solutions.

nShift Go Native launched so ecommerce platforms and online B2C marketplaces can offer greater delivery choice to retailers

The earliest category five hurricane on record has thus far killed seven people and has resulted in near-total destruction of several islands in the southeastern Caribbean. Hurricane Beryl continued its destructive path westward after devastating the southeastern Caribbean after making landfall on Monday. Thus far, seven fatalities have resulted, and near-total destruction has been caused on several islands. As the earliest category five hurricane on record, the extent of the damage is becoming evident as local authorities begin to assess the impact on homes and infrastructure.

"We Demand And We Deserve Climate Justice": Caribbean Leaders Respond To Devastation Of Hurricane Beryl

In collaboration with Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company, we want to spread the word about the importance of clinical trials. In the video above, Dr. Adrelia Allen, Executive Director of Clinical Trial Patient Diversity at Merck, dives into why diversity and inclusion in clinical trials matters and what Merck is doing to help ensure diverse representation in their clinical trials.

WATCH: The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials

E Money Network, a modular RWA blockchain, has launched the biggest RWA grant program in the crypto space, totaling $2 million, to enable RWA projects to build on their blockchain and accelerate the development of the RWA economy. E Money Network’s Architecture Unlocks a World of Possibilities. E Money...

E Money Network launches $2 MILLION RWA Grant Program to spearhead RWA ecosystem

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Adobe Commerce merchants can now offer their customers Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and other flexible payment options. The partnership will help these merchants meet the growing demand for BNPL, the companies said in a Tuesday (July 2) press release. “Klarna’s global footprint enables Adobe Commerce merchants...

Adobe Commerce Adopts Klarna’s BNPL Services

This year marks the first cohort exclusively comprised of AI-focused startups, advancing Google’s commitments to inclusion in AI and to helping diverse founders access capital. Google has rolled out its list of recipients of its 2024 Google for Startups Founders Funds for Black and Latino entrepreneurs. This focused on...

Google Announces Its Latest Investment In Black Founders

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Ernst & Young LLP (EY) aims to equip Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to scale and grow their businesses through the official opening of applications for its 2025 cohort of EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). Since EAN’s inception in 2019, EY has supported Black and Hispanic/Latino-owned businesses for their impact on their… Continue reading Ernst & Young Is Looking For The 2025 Cohort For Its Accelerator Program Designed To Empower Black And Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Ernst & Young Is Looking For The 2025 Cohort For Its Accelerator Program Designed To Empower Black And Hispanic Entrepreneurs

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After years of curating the images of Hollywood’s biggest names, the celebrity stylist is venturing to the front—uplifting Black creative community with a little help from D’USSÉ. In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion, few stylists have managed to leave an indelible mark as swiftly and decisively...

Kollin Carter Is Crafting His Own Fashion Legacy

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TD Bank Launches Its 'Chosen Name Program' To Help Customers Represent Their True Selves

Stephanie Eckersley-Ray, Program Delivery Executive, and TD Bank’s LGBTQ2+ Business Executive Lead explains the impact that choosing your own name. Research shows when transpeople are able...

TD Bank Launches Its 'Chosen Name Program' To Help Customers Represent Their True Selves

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