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The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has cleaned house after Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker said they were shot and sexually assaulted in a January 2023 home raid by deputy sheriffs in a Jackson, MS, residence. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced on June 27, 2023, that the deputies involved in the episode had … Continue reading “5 Deputies Cause A Community Uproar After Alleged Sexual Assault Of 2 Black Men During Home Raid”
Keke Palmer has a new achievement that further solidifies her nickname as the “Big Boss” after being among hundreds of respected artists invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The “Nope” star joins Taylor Swift, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, and more as the 398 artists and executives … Continue reading “Keke Palmer Among Hundreds Of Artists Invited To Join Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences”
New York City’s mayor Eric Adams is working hard in the fight against rising rent, but he doesn’t take too kindly to threats. During a community conversation event at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics in Washington Heights, Adams got into a showdown with a white woman who interrupted him with a rent … Continue reading “NYC Mayor Eric Adams Claps Back At A White Woman, Comparing Her To A Plantation Owner A Over Rent Question”
With one ruling, the Supreme Court has reversed decades of efforts to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination and to increase the representation of minorities in higher education—aka affirmative action. On June 29, the Supreme Court decided that the race-conscious admissions systems of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina (UNC) are unconstitutional. This marks the end of affirmative action admission … Continue reading “Affirmative Action Is Dead: Supreme Court Shuts Down A Pathway To Equity In Higher Ed”
The Supreme Court has struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in a 6-3 decision. Biden’s plan to clear up to $20,000 in loan debt for over 25 million borrowers was highly criticized across political lines; however, the President assured Americans “this fight is not over” on Friday afternoon. In a statement, The … Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Pledges To ‘Keep Fighting’”
Legendary songwriter and founding member of the Grammy-winning group Kool & The Gang, George Brown, has inked a lucrative partnership with Primary Wave Music, which is said to be multi-year and worth millions. According to a statement released by the publishing company, the deal will include some of Kool & The Gang’s biggest hits, including … Continue reading “Kool & The Gang’s George Brown Strikes Publishing Deal Worth Millions”
A man identified as part of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was arrested on Thursday in former President Barack Obama’s DC neighborhood; he was armed with various weapons and explosive materials. Taylor Taranto, who had an open warrant for his involvement in the Capitol riots, was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police Department … Continue reading “Jan 6. Rioter Arrested For Targeting The Obamas’ DC Residence”
Black entrepreneurs are among those who can gain useful, practical assistance to enlarge their businesses. The help will come from the Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The company is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2023, for Black and Latino founders to be in the 2024 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs … Continue reading “This Black Business Accelerator Program Continues to Grow Despite Adversity”
Anthony Mackie is speaking up to defend fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe star Jonathan Majors amid the abuse allegations being thrown at the actor. Mackie is promoting his new Peacock original “Twisted Metal” and teasing his starring role in “Captain America 4.” While speaking with Inverse, Mackie became one of the first Marvel actors to speak … Continue reading “Anthony Mackie Defends Jonathan Majors Since ‘Nothing Has Been Proven About This Dude’”
DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit
During the summer of 2020, the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) couldn’t be avoided. However, in just three short years, its popularity has not only shrunk, but many on the right are attacking the term, calling it “woke” politics. Fidelity Investments Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion Wendy John and Merck’s Vice President of … Continue reading “DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit”