Written by Finesse2tymes is utilizing his time on tour in a good way. The Memphis native announced on an Instagram Story that he hopes to bail one person out of jail in each city of his tour stop, The Breakfast Club reports. Using the video from his hit single, “Can’t Go To Jail,” Finesse told his 1 … Continue reading “Rapper Finesse2tymes Vows To Bail One Person Out of Jail On Each Stop of His Tour”
As sports fans gear up to rep their favorite HBCU teams during the school year, one new Black-owned retail store offers a variety of options. Defron Fobb opened the Anthony Lawrence Collection store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, filled with apparel featuring over 12 HBCUs. According to BRProud, Fobb’s work and design experience led him to … Continue reading “Black-Owned Apparel Shop In Baton Rouge Carries High-Quality HBCU Merch”
A Mississippi police officer has been terminated after taking a 10-year-old Black child into custody for public urination, according to Senatobia Police Chief Richard Chandler. In a statement posted to Facebook, Chandler relayed the events of Aug. 10, when the former officer discovered the young boy urinating behind a vehicle. His mother, who was not present … Continue reading “Mississippi Officers Terminated, Facing Disciplinary Action After Arrest Of Black Child”
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a rocky offseason dominated by trade rumors surrounding point guard James Harden, who requested a trade in June and called Sixers owner Daryl Morey a liar during a trip to China in August. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that since Harden’s harsh words for Morey, for which Harden received a $100,000 … Continue reading “Phildelphia 76ers Discussed James Harden Trade With Knicks And Clippers, But Are Stuck With Him”
Less than a year ago, Brandon Phillips and Jade Cargill began their journey as co-owners and decision-makers for the Austin-based professional softball franchise, Texas Smoke. Under their ownership, the team secured the Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball championship in its first season. Now, Phillips and Cargill are reflecting on what it means to be one of … Continue reading “Brandon Phillips And Jade Cargill Reflect On Being Black Co-Owners Of A Professional Sports Franchise”
Two truck drivers are telling their story of racism they experienced at a Denny’s in South Dakota. Damon Whitfield and his driving partner, Hector Madera, say they were denied service at the gas station restaurant in Sioux Falls based on their race, KKTV reports. On Aug. 13, the two truckers stopped for a quick bite … Continue reading “Black While Eating: Black Truckers Racially Profiled and Denied Service at South Dakota Denny’s”
The business world is witnessing a casualty of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike down race-conscious admissions systems of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina (UNC). After one federal ruling in Tennessee, thousands of Black, Latino and other minority business owners are in a frenzy. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) loan program, designed to … Continue reading “Tennessee Judge Rules Against SBA Program, Many Minority Businesses In Panic”
Cardi B sat for an interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday, September 8, to discuss hot topics surrounding her career and life. Notably, Cardi finally spoke out about the infamous Las Vegas microphone-throwing incident caught on video back in July. Now that she’s been legally cleared of assault charges, Cardi admitted she does not … Continue reading “Cardi B Says She Doesn’t Regret Hitting Fan With A Microphone While On Stage”
The Associated Press reports that the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest in the past seven months despite recently climbing interest rates implemented to slow the growing labor market. Last week, ending on September 2, the record low numbers have displayed shocking resistance to the recent business trends. A … Continue reading “Rate Of Americans Applying Unemployment Benefit Drop To Lowest In Seven Years”
Kenjuan McDaniel was arrested on August 29 following the release of a music video in which law enforcement believes he reenacts the details of a murder. According to CNN, McDaniel had been a person of interest in the shooting death of Randall Wallace on September 18, 2021 due to being connected to the vehicle police … Continue reading “Nevada Rapper Facing Murder Charge After Detailing Crime In Rap Lyrics And Video”