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The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has cleaned house after Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker said they were shot and sexually assaulted in a January 2023 home raid by deputy sheriffs in a Jackson, MS, residence. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced on June 27, 2023, that the deputies involved in the episode had … Continue reading “5 Deputies Cause A Community Uproar After Alleged Sexual Assault Of 2 Black Men During Home Raid”
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is regarded as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time, and she’s sharing how she gets the job done. Sitting down with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Fraser-Pryce talks about her long list of record-breaking titles, serving as a hometown hero to Jamaica, inclusion for women in professional sports, and … Continue reading “Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce Talks Equality In Sports And Jamaica’s Golden Era”
We stan Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Kelly Rowland’s new initiative to help tackle homelessness in Houston. On June 27, 2023, Harris County announced its partnership with the two former Destiny’s Child members to create 31 housing units for people experiencing homelessness in Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Knowles-Rowland House will offer permanent resources for future residents. … Continue reading “Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland Say ‘No, No, No’ To Homelessness In H-Town With $8.4M Housing Project”
Daniel Penny, the former marine who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold that led to the 30-year-old’s death while on an NYC subway train, has pled not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. According to ABC News, the 24-year-old Penny has been released after paying the $100,000 bail. He’s next scheduled to appear in court on October … Continue reading “Ex Marine Charged With Jordan Neely’s Death Released After Pleading Not Guilty & Bailing Out For $100k”
With one ruling, the Supreme Court has reversed decades of efforts to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination and to increase the representation of minorities in higher education—aka affirmative action. On June 29, the Supreme Court decided that the race-conscious admissions systems of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina (UNC) are unconstitutional. This marks the end of affirmative action admission … Continue reading “Affirmative Action Is Dead: Supreme Court Shuts Down A Pathway To Equity In Higher Ed”
Actor John Boyega said on June 27, 2023, at the film premiere of They Cloned Tyrone in Hollywood that he spoke to Jamie Foxx and he is still recovering but doing well, Rolling Stone reported. Boyega said, “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return. … Continue reading “Jamie Foxx’s Health Update Has Fans Rejoicing, His Co-Stars Insist ‘He’s Doing Amazing’”
Cardi B is taking a trip down memory lane to the time the FCC considered suing her for performing “WAP” at the Grammy Awards. The Grammy award-winning rapper decided to call out the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday, June 28 in a tweet referencing her and Megan Thee Stallion’s performance at the 2021 Grammy … Continue reading “Cardi B Narrowly Escaping FCC Lawsuit For Performing ‘WAP’ At Grammys”
DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit
During the summer of 2020, the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) couldn’t be avoided. However, in just three short years, its popularity has not only shrunk, but many on the right are attacking the term, calling it “woke” politics. Fidelity Investments Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion Wendy John and Merck’s Vice President of … Continue reading “DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit”
Anthony Mackie is speaking up to defend fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe star Jonathan Majors amid the abuse allegations being thrown at the actor. Mackie is promoting his new Peacock original “Twisted Metal” and teasing his starring role in “Captain America 4.” While speaking with Inverse, Mackie became one of the first Marvel actors to speak … Continue reading “Anthony Mackie Defends Jonathan Majors Since ‘Nothing Has Been Proven About This Dude’”
Black entrepreneurs are among those who can gain useful, practical assistance to enlarge their businesses. The help will come from the Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The company is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2023, for Black and Latino founders to be in the 2024 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs … Continue reading “This Black Business Accelerator Program Continues to Grow Despite Adversity”