Written by A 35-year-old mother was arrested in connection with her son’s drowning—in what her attorney called retaliation—after she filed a million-dollar lawsuit against Camp Cohen Water Park and the City of El Paso in Texas. The woman, identified as Jessica Weaver, was taken into custody in September and faces a charge of injury to a child … Continue reading “Mother Arrested After Filing Million-Dollar Lawsuit In Connection To Drowning of 3-Year-Old Son”
After eight years, NPR reports, comedian Roy Wood, Jr. is saying goodbye to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The correspondent position, which he has held since 2015, will be vacant for the time being as Wood took to Twitter to announce his brave decision, using a quote from Doug Herzog. “You don’t own these jobs. You … Continue reading “Roy Wood, Jr. Closes The Curtain On ‘The Daily Show’ After 8 Years”
In a transformative move to bolster economic opportunities for Black entrepreneurs, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) proudly announces an $800,000 grant from Walmart, facilitated by the Walmart Center for Racial Equity. This collaboration between RICE and Walmart aims to advance economic mobility for Black entrepreneurs not just in Atlanta but throughout the nation. … Continue reading “Walmart Empower Black Entrepreneurs Nationwide”
NBA player Tristan Thompson is being accused of being a “deadbeat father” to his six-year-old son, TMZ reports. Kai Craig, sister of Thompson’s ex-girlfriend, Jordan Craig, jumped on Instagram to bash the Cleveland Cavalier player for painting the picture of being a model father. She called him out for doing more for the two children … Continue reading “Sister of Tristan Thompson’s Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Being A ‘Deadbeat Father’”
*Originally Published By Blacknews.com Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda Moore, an HBCU grad of Southern University now known as The Tax Docta, a Black-owned tax and financial services firm, is now offering Royal Tax Box software designed to assist aspiring and current tax preparers to start and grow their very own tax business. Her company, which … Continue reading “HBCU Grad Turned “Tax Docta” Makes History, Launches Franchise Opportunity For Black Entrepreneurs”
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Snapchat may have failed to properly assess privacy risks to children from its artificial intelligence chatbot, Britain’s data watchdog said on Friday, adding it would consider the company’s response before making any final enforcement decision. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said if the U.S. company fails to adequately address the … Continue reading “Snapchat’s AI Chatbot May Pose Privacy Risks To Children, Says UK Watchdog”
Several parts of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic burial site in Atlanta have been vandalized. The monument, holding the tomb of King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, has been a mainstay in the Atlanta neighborhood where the famed civil rights leader grew up. However, a 26-year-old Black man named Brent Jones recently trespassed and … Continue reading “Man Arrested For Vandalizing Dr. Martin Luther King Center In Atlanta, Breaks ‘Eternal Flame’ Site”
StylesVille Barbershop & Beauty Salon, the oldest black-owned barbershop in the San Fernando Valley area, has been given landmark status by the city of Los Angeles. According to The Los Angeles Times, the barbershop, initially opened in 1957 by Freddie and Ollie Carter in the Pacoima section, was designated a historic cultural monument when it obtained landmark … Continue reading “San Fernando Valley Barbershop Given Landmark Status”
The cast and crew of the inaugural Purple Rain musical are ready for its Oct. 16 premiere in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis. Kris Kollins, a multi-instrumentalist with a wide vocal range, makes his theatrical and acting debut as the iconic Prince character, The Kid. Like Prince before Purple Rain, Kollins has never acted professionally. He … Continue reading “‘Purple Rain’ Musical Finalized Ahead Of Minneapolis Premiere And Broadway Debut”
The 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit For Men is “Made For Men. Built For Impact.” The summit will take place Oct. 15–17 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, featuring a packed schedule of leadership intensives, coaching, and networking designed to empower Black male professionals and entrepreneurs. Oct.15 After arrival and check-in, the events … Continue reading “Here’s What’s On The Agenda For 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit For Men”