Written by Walmart is lowering wages for new workers at its stores for roles that involve stocking shelves and online order fulfillment. The Wall Street Journal reports that the new pay structure establishes that those workers will earn the lowest possible hourly wage in the stores that they are hired in. Walmart told the Wall Street Journal … Continue reading “Walmart Adopts New Wage Structure: Lower Starting Salaries Signal Shift In Labor Market”
Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis player, is not letting her young age keep her from achieving great success. Gauff is the first American teen, since Serena Williams, to work their way to the title match in New York. Despite a whirlwind of a day, Gauff emerged victorious, reaching her first final at Flushing Meadows against … Continue reading “BGM! Coco Gauff’s Victory Qualifies Her For First US Open Final “
Prices are going up, but pay remains stagnant. Employee salaries are not keeping up with inflation in the U.S. In 2022, the cost of living was at a 40-year high, accompanied by a rise in gas and food prices, according to Essence. Although inflation has declined from 9% to 3%, it still has not reached … Continue reading “Prices Are Rising, But Salaries Aren’t Keeping Up “
Meagan Williams was only a teen when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, impacting her life forever. Since the natural disaster that swept through the streets of New Orleans, Williams has focused on helping manage water in the city by educating herself about the power of water. During an interview with Yale Climate Connections, Williams recalled … Continue reading “Hurricane Katrina Survivor Now Leading The Battle Against Flooding In New Orleans”
A Rhode Island wedding went from a love fest to an all-out melee after the wedding party got into a brawl with the police, and the entire altercation was caught on video. On Sept. 9, the post-wedding festivities were in full swing right up until members of the ceremony allegedly confronted police officers, causing law … Continue reading “Rhode Island Wedding Party Rumbles With Police, Shows Racial Double Standard”
Nearly a year after filing a $28 million lawsuit and winning against Triller, the company they were in business with for Verzuz, Timbaland is gearing up for the return of the popular battle series. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, the producer spoke about what’s ahead for the hip-hop audience as they have plans to … Continue reading “Timbaland Promises A Verzuz Return In 2023”
Coco Gauff, who defeated Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, received a warm congratulatory post from tennis legend– Venus Williams. According to Today, Williams dropped a quick celebratory message for the 19-year-old tennis sensation in the comments under a YouTube interview with the program’s co-anchors, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. Venus commented, “Congrats, Coco <3.” “It’s … Continue reading “Venus Williams Celebrates Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open Win And We Love To See It”
Byron Allen and the Allen Media Group have recently announced that three new court shows have premiered this week. The shows that have premiered all have familiar faces. Two of the new shows are courtroom staples, while the third is a newcomer. Judge Mathis will star in Mathis Court With Judge Mathis; Judge Milian, formerly of … Continue reading “Byron Allen’s Media Group Brings Back Court Shows Including Judge Mathis, Introducing Judge Eboni K. Williams”
The excitement is through the roof as the Madison, Wisconsin community prepares to celebrate Black girls and soccer. Black Girl Magic Educational Services (BGMES) and USL League One’s Forward Madison are collaborating to host their first fundraiser on September 14. According to Madison 365, BGMES founder and executive director Rosa Thompson said the organization is … Continue reading “Black Girl Magic Educational Services Co-hosts It’s First Fundraiser”
A new animated series on YouTube raises awareness about Black children and mental health. Super CJ: The Animated Series, a new children’s show featuring a Black superhero, has launched on YouTube to shed light on the issue of children’s mental health. According to Black News, the series is the first animated series for Black children … Continue reading “‘Super CJ: Animated Series’ Addresses Black Children’s Mental Health”