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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The film takes a look at the additional burdens that often affect the lives of brilliant Black men with tumultuous backgrounds and bright futures. Mary J. Blige returns to the big screen this summer in Rob Peace, a drama directed by fellow Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. Based on...

EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Mary J. Blige Commands The Screen In 'Rob Peace'

According to Grand View Research, the cannabis industry has grown to be over a $30 billion industry in 2023 and Cimone Casson knew it would be revolutionary for the futures of minority business owners. Casson noticed the trend of legalization and began building Cannas Capital Holdings, a company that controls...

Cannas Capital Launches AI-Initiative to Close Racial Wealth Gap

For over 60 years, Joloda Hydraroll Ltd (Joloda) has played a key role in optimizing operations across industries worldwide through its loading solutions. More than a mere off-the-shelf products provider, Joloda is a pioneer, innovator, and expert in material handling, specializing in loading and unloading processes. With a mission to automate and streamline its clients’ logistics, the company leverages its extensive experience of over 500,000 loading systems to deliver the ideal solution for their loading problems. By tapping into its deep knowledge and expertise, it inspires change and makes loading solutions more efficient and effective. Since its last feature in Supply Chain World a little over a year ago, Joloda has been on an exciting journey of acquisitions and investments further driving its growth.

Catch up on Joloda Hydraroll’s inspiring journey of acquisitions and sustainability efforts

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

HR expert and founder of workplace consulting firm KW Careers, Kristina Wilson, speaks to biases Black employees with ethnic names face before they even walk through the office door. Dwight Jackson stated he applied several times to no avail at the Shinola Hotel under his name between January 2024 and...

What's In A Black Name?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Get into the pink hair on SZA, red lipstick on Tina Knowles, and so much more. Can you believe it’s August already? That practically means summer is almost over and we’re doing everything we can to enjoy the final warmer moments and. In addition to the weather, a few head turning beauty moments are bringing the heat, too.

ICYMI: 15 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Weekend

This National Black Business Month, ESSENCE is highlighting the role Black cooperatives have played in advancing the economic power of Black Americans. August is National Black Business Month, and ESSENCE is celebrating Black economic excellence and taking a look at the important history of Black cooperatives. According to data from...

Black Economic Excellence: Exploring The Legacy And Power Of Black Cooperatives

The Motley Fool

You can make money with a small business, even without a ton of start-up funding. Keep reading for a few solid ways to do just that.

Cut Costs, Not Corners: Cheap Ways to Start a Business Without Sacrifice

21Ninety

The rise of Black beauty brands marks a significant shift in the industry. Black-founded brands outperformed the rest of the U.S. prestige beauty market for the past two years, according to Circana’s 2023 beauty consumer studies. This growth spans all beauty categories: makeup, skincare, fragrance and hair. NielsenIQ reports that Black-founded brands saw a 19… Continue reading When Black Beauty Brands Support Each Other, We All Win

When Black Beauty Brands Support Each Other, We All Win

Tennessee State

California State

Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea of California have become the first black women to own a whiskey brand, making history. According to reports, the two ladies are the first black female business owners in the state of California to own a whiskey brand. The creators’ idea was inspired by a...

Meet Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea The Two First Black Women To Own A Whiskey Brand In California

Fintech startup, Female Invest is on a mission to boost women’s knowledge of investments. Launched in 2019 with support from Y Combinator, the company is providing a technology-driven solution for addressing financial disparities that women often face. Through its app-based platform, Female Invest is offering various interactive learning resources,...

Female Invest empowers women through investment education

From Britain's Daryll Neita in a buss down middle part to jeweled stiletto nails on US silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson, “track baddie” beauty ran in first place. On the 2024 Paris Olympic track, the women’s 100-meter stars delivered more than just their medal-winning sprints. The certified “track baddies” stopped by the hair and nail salon on the way to gold, serving beauty moments for spectators to drool over. From Britain’s Daryll Neita in a middle part to jeweled stiletto nails on US silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson, they played no games with their face cards as beauty ran in first place.

These 2024 Olympic Track Stars Are Giving Us Major Beauty Inspiration

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Distractify

Someone has to stir up the drama on The Bachelorette and Devin Strader seemed to be able to do that right away. The reality star gained so much attention that fans are starting to pry further into his life, especially wondering what his off-screen job is."For me, it’s always been about her and stepping up to the plate and giving her what she deserves," Devin said on the show. So, the question is: Does he have a stable job that will make it possible to provide for Jenn Tran after the show?What is Devin Strader's job?Devin runs his own company,...

Devin Strader Owns a Business, but Does He Make Enough to Support Bachelorette Jenn Tran?

'Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time' will visit 20 cities across the country, kicking off on November 6, making stops in Los Angeles, Houston, New York, and more. The iconic Mariah Carey announced that she’ll be taking her Christmas classics on the road with a national tour. Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time will visit 20 cities across the country, kicking off on November 6 at the Yaamava Theater in Highland, CA.

Mariah Carey Announces Holiday Tour To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Merry Christmas’

Tulsa, OK

TravelNoire

Having a go-to hotel brand is something special, especially for avid travelers who need reliable and comfortable accommodations with high standards of hospitality and service. Safety is a significant factor in selecting a favorite hotel brand. Staying loyal to a specific hotel chain can benefit travelers even more if they...

A Black-Owned Nonprofit Is Boycotting Hilton Hotel For Alleged Racist Incident

NewsBreak

Standing On Business: K Daniels

The winner of Hulu's Dress My Tour chats about her entrepreneurial journey. Happy National Black Business Month, a special time to put Black businesses at the...

Standing On Business: K Daniels

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