Written by Pronghorn, a standalone investment brand on a mission to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs in the spirits industry, announced its fourth round of angel investments in three spirits brands. Pronghorn has invested in Abisola Whiskey, Los Hermanos Tequila 1978, and Alexander James Whiskey. The investments celebrate the rise of Black entrepreneurs across growing industries … Continue reading “Pronghorn Announces Fourth Round Of Investments In Spirits Brands”
The quickest way to become broke when you have money is to spend like it will always be there, and that’s where folks make mistakes. Yet, CMG Records honcho Yo Gotti has a different mindset. The rapper and businessman recently appeared on Big Boy’s Neighborhood on Power 106 in Los Angeles. During the conversation, Yo Gotti told … Continue reading “Yo Gotti ‘Can’t Afford’ To Fly Private, Just First Class”
In a concerning turn of events, a disheartening message seems to reverberate in Texas schools – standing up for a Black student might cost you your job. According to WFAA, a lawsuit was filed in Dallas County stating that a counselor was forced to resign after reporting that a teacher allegedly called a special needs … Continue reading “Lawsuit States Counselor Forced To Resign After Defending Student Who Was Assaulted And Called The N-Word By Teacher”
A principal and teacher at a Flagler County, Florida, elementary school have been placed on administrative leave after calling an assembly for only fourth and fifth-grade Black students in which they were chastised as a collective for underperforming on standardized assessments. According to CNN, the assembly was held at Bunnell Elementary School, during which a PowerPoint … Continue reading “Florida Educator and Principal On Administrative Leave After Calling Assembly To Chastise Black Students”
There were news reports that DMC of the legendary hip-hop group, Run-DMC, was “allegedly” running for president after making a statement at a Major League Soccer game over the weekend. But according to AllHipHop, the famed rapper from Queens, NY is NOT running for the Oval Office this year or ever. This past Sunday, OutKick reported … Continue reading “DMC Makes It Clear That He Is NOT Running For President”
Former Los Angeles City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for corruption. As previously reported, Ridley-Thomas was found guilty of seven felonies, including bribery and fraud, following a scheme he carried out to ensure his son’s acceptance at the University of Southern California. Ridley-Thomas promised to funnel millions … Continue reading “Former Los Angeles City Council Member Sentenced To Prison For Corruption and 6 Other Felonies”
19-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff is one of the sport’s most promising talents; drawing support from the likes of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama and cemented icon Venus Williams. On day one of the U.S. Open, the sixth-seeded Gauff seemed determined to make up for her last two early Grand Slam … Continue reading “Coco Gauff Reign Supreme On Day One Of U.S. Open”
Fat Joe has been around long enough to be able to teach others about past mistakes that have cost him money. He has several and revealed another one recently while speaking to Rap Radar’s B-Dot and Elliot Wilson last week. According to HipHopDX, Fat Joe relayed that the feuds he had back in 2004 hurt … Continue reading “Beefing with Jay-Z Cost Fat Joe A Reebok Deal”
More developments have been shared regarding a white Florida gunman’s presence at a local HBCU minutes before opening fire at a Dollar General in what is being treated as a hate crime toward Black people. Ryan Christopher Palmeter parked at Florida’s oldest HBCU, Edward Waters University, and was spotted by students as he put on … Continue reading “Details Emerge Around Florida Gunman’s Botched Visit To HBCU”
Shania Shakura Muhammad is making history in the field of education. The 16-year-old earned numerous degrees and is the youngest full-time teacher in the U.S. According to Afrotech, the young achiever earned her Bachelor’s degree with honors two years ago from Oklahoma Community College and Langston University, an HBCU. She continued her academic pursuits to … Continue reading “16-Year-Old HBCU Grad Makes History As Youngest Full-Time Teacher”