Written by Written By Hazel Trice Edney In the fall of 1968, 57 years ago, cities across the nation were still smoldering from the fiery riots that followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some cities never fully recovered. Despite his life’s work for peace, civil rights, racial equity, and justice for all, it was … Continue reading “Father And Son Bankers Aim To Fulfill The Economic Dream Of Dr. King”
Nissan is deepening its commitment to inclusion and innovation, not just through the cars it builds, but through the communities it serves. With a continued focus on equitable mobility and economic empowerment, the company is redefining what it means to be a purpose-driven automaker in today’s multicultural America. Building a Future Powered by RepresentationAt the … Continue reading “Nissan Accelerates Equity, Innovation, And Community Investment To Drive The Future Of Multicultural Mobility”
Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green got into it with a courtside fan, 35-year-old Sam Green of New Orleans, who kept taunting the forward by calling him Angel Reese. According to ESPN, Draymond allegedly stepped to Green, no relation, and stood in his face, after the 35-year-old kept repeating the WNBA player’s name, referring to … Continue reading “‘I’m Not A Woman’: Draymond Green Confronts Fan After Being Called Angel Reese”
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from fining the University of California over discrimination claims. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction late Friday barring the administration from cancelling funding and fining the University of California. According to the Associated Press, Judge Lin’s ruling means the administration cannot … Continue reading “Judge Bars Trump Administration From Fining University of California Over Alleged Discrimination”
Shaquille O’Neal gave $20,000 to two accomplished teens in Metro Atlanta. The NBA legend personally attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Youth of the Year Gala to offer the gift. The Nov. 7 event, which honored two exemplary members of the Metro Atlanta chapter, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. … Continue reading “Shaq Surprises Atlanta Boys And Girls Club Gala With $20K Gifts To ‘Youth Of The Year’ Winners”
Nicki Minaj will address the United Nations Nov. 18 in collaboration with the Trump administration on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. A Time reporter broke the news on Nov. 16 in an X post, which Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz confirmed with a retweet. He described Minaj as “not only arguably the greatest female recording … Continue reading “Nicki Minaj Working With Trump Administration Against Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria”
A California judge had ruled in favor of Tesla, stunting the progression of a class action lawsuit over racial bias against Black workers. The ruling would prohibit 6,000 Black Tesla workers at one of the electric car company’s flagship plants from moving forward with a class-action lawsuit. According to Reuters, California Superior Court Judge Peter … Continue reading “Tesla Wins Ruling Stunting Racial Bias Class Action Lawsuit Prompted By Black Workers”
Robert Parks, a Baltimore police officer who was arrested after a viral video allegedly showed him hitting a Black man with his vehicle, has been indicted and faces charges of attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first and second degrees, reckless driving, and misconduct in office. According to People, Parks, who was … Continue reading “Baltimore Police Officer Indicted For Chasing Down, Hitting Black Man With Police Vehicle”
NFL rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finally made his debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 16, but that joy was short-lived. First, his team lost the game. Then, he discovered that someone had broken into his home. According to Cleveland.com, Sanders’ house was broken into, but no information was provided on whether anything was taken. There are … Continue reading “After NFL Debut, Shedeur Sanders Discovers Someone Broke Into His Home”
Roc Nation Distribution has launched a state-of-the-art dashboard designed to help independent artists expand their global reach. Announced on Nov. 17, the new platform will serve as a centralized hub where independent artists can access resources and tools to strengthen their fanbases, according to a press release. Through a personalized dashboard, artists can access advanced … Continue reading “Roc Nation Distribution Launches Platform To Amplify Independent Artists”