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First Black Woman to Travel to Space With Jeff Bezos Secures Billion-Dollar Government Contract

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 5, 2023June 6, 2023

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 5, 2023June 6, 2023020095

Aisha Bowe, the first Black woman to travel with Jeff Bezos to space has now achieved another significant milestone securing a $1B government contract.

Education News

Florida Graduating Senior Files Racial Discrimination Complaint Against MAST Academy

Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 6, 2023

by Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 6, 20230876

A graduating senior has filed a civil rights complaint against a Florida high school alleging racial discrimination from two faculty members.

History News

‘So Long, Fort Bragg, Hello, Fort Liberty:’ North Carolina Military Base Renamed

Stacy JacksonJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Stacy JacksonJune 5, 2023June 5, 20230656

Fort Bragg has been freed of its Confederate name.

News

NBA Legend Kevin Johnson To Open Tulsa Soul Food Restaurant On Race Massacre Anniversary

Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 6, 2023

by Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 6, 202307346

Former NBA player Kevin Johnson is adding "restaurant owner" to his already impressive resume while doing something special for Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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The People’s Party! Dr. Cornel West Announces His Bid For President of the US

Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 5, 202301378

Dr. Cornel West is throwing in his bid for the Oval Office!

Money News

Revealing Disparities: Black Americans Overlooked in National Financial Recovery, Report Finds

Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 20230501

A report released by a Washington, D.C. think tank has found that Black Americans are making few financial gains as the nation's economy recovers.

Education News

Virginia Military Institute’s Chief Diversity Officer Resigns Amidst Calls To End DEI Initiatives

Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 20230793

Virginia Military Institute's chief diversity officer has resigned after two years amid cries from alumni to end DEI practices.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Pays $9.3M To Ex-Worker For Racial Discrimination

Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Iman MilnerJune 5, 2023June 5, 202302406

Saks Fifth Avenue has been ordered to pay an ex-worker $9.3 million after a jury found she was discriminated against by her managers due to

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Women

Black Mom and Former Golden Corral Franchise Owner, Pursues Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Company

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 5, 2023June 5, 202303662

Sherrance Henderson, a single African American mom of two autistic children, has filed a lawsuit for racial discrimination against Golden Corral, one of the largest

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Florida Pastor Charged After Leaving Infant In Hot Car For 3 Hours To Attend Church Services

Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

by Sharelle BurtJune 5, 2023June 5, 202301564

Within one week, another Black mother is charged with endangering her child by leaving them in the car.