Written by Lawyers with Cohen Milstein are sounding the alarm that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency Congress tasked with enforcing federal employment discrimination laws, has plans to drop specific discrimination claims. In a memo first obtained by The Associated Press, the EEOC says the agency will discharge any complaints on “disparate impact liability,” … Continue reading “EEOC Is Dropping Certain Discrimination Claims. Experts Say It’s Time To Lawyer Up”
An Arizona teen could not partake in his high school’s boys basketball tryouts over a gender issue on his birth certificate. Laker Jackson had plans to go out for the boys’ basketball team at Eastmark High School in Mesa, Arizona. After turning in his required documents, however, he could not show off his skills on … Continue reading “Arizona Teen Removed From Boys Basketball Tryouts Over Wrong Gender On Birth Certificate”
Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams celebrated his hometown with several celebratory events in the town’s newly developed Atlantic Park during the weekend of Oct. 10-11. The multitalented producer and fashionista has partnered with VIRGINIA to celebrate the development of Atlantic Park, located in Virginia Beach. Several events took place at the city’s Dome site, where … Continue reading “Hometown Hero Pharrell Hails Atlantic Park As Virginia Beach Vision Becomes Reality”
According to a White House insider, President Donald Trump is “vacillating” on whether to pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs, the disgraced hip-hop mogul recently sentenced to four years on prostitution charges, TMZ reports. While staffers are said to be advising against commuting Combs’ sentence, the source noted that “Trump will do what he wants” and could … Continue reading “Trump Reportedly Considering Diddy Pardon Despite White House Pushback”
The Barack Obama Presidential Center has been years in the making, with an opening date now set for next year. Located in his honorary hometown of Chicago, the facility will open in the city’s South Side in spring 2026. The Obama Foundation announced the latest update on Oct. 20, offering a virtual preview of the … Continue reading “The Obama Presidential Center In South Side Chicago Has Opening Date Set For Spring 2026”
Rapper Travis Scott and his nonprofit organization, Cactus Jack Foundation, have collaborated with Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, on a STEM program for students looking to pursue careers in engineering, design, and space exploration. “Opportunities like this are being offered to help enrich our students’ lives and inspire … Continue reading “Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation, Space Center Houston Launch STEM Program For Students”
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is keeping the magnifying glass on Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis by scrutinizing her for taking a trip to the Bahamas after being re-elected in 2024, the New York Times reports. The Trump administration’s DOJ has been going after Willis ever since she brought charges against Trump … Continue reading “Trump’s DOJ Zones In On Fani Willis Taking A Trip To Bahamas After 2024 Re-Election “
India Bradley is a prima ballerina making history in the dance world. Bradley has become the New York City Ballet’s first Black soloist in the company’s history, The New York Times reports. Promoted alongside five other dancers, her appointment grows the company’s diversity and representation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India … Continue reading “Ballerina India Bradley Leaps As First Black Soloist For New York City Ballet”
Recording artist Blueface lost a defamation lawsuit in 2024. But since he has allegedly not yet paid up, he could have the money taken from his music royalties. According to AllHipHop, Jackie Martinez, who won a $123,243.10 default judgment in April 2024 after the rapper did not appear in court, has asked a judge to … Continue reading “Rapper Blueface Asked by Jackie Martinez To Forfeit Music Royalty Earnings”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has chartered its first-ever chapter in Puerto Rico, marking the sorority’s debut in a Latin American region where Spanish is the primary language. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 25 sorority members formed the new Alpha Delta Nu Omega chapter within the organization’s International Region, with women established across fields such as … Continue reading “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Charters First-Ever Chapter In Puerto Rico”