Sports WomenMeet Janice Pettyjohn, the First Female Full-time Employee for Howard University FootballJeroslyn JoVonnApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Jeroslyn JoVonnApril 8, 2022April 8, 202209784 Janice Pettyjohn is the first woman hired for a full-time football position at the prestigious Howard University.
Business Entrepreneurship History141 Years and Still Going Strong, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. Is the Oldest Black-Owned Business in the USWendy MedinaApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Wendy MedinaApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022012249 E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. has withstood the test of time and continues to operate as the oldest Black-owned business in the U.S.
Career Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Legal Money NewsAME Church Facing Multiple Lawsuits, Over $90 Million Missing From AME Pension FundsDerek MajorApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Derek MajorApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022011762 At least two lawsuits have been filed against the AME Church claiming it mishandled its retirement fund, leading to a $90 million loss.
SportsNewly-Hired Head Volleyball Coach at Grambling State University Cuts Every Player From TeamCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 8, 2022July 6, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 8, 2022July 6, 20220299765 The new head volleyball coach at Grambling State University, Chelsey Lucas, cut the entire team roster.
Environment Lifestyle Money NewsRising Mortgage Rates Causing Lower Home Asking Prices To EmergeJeffrey McKinneyApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Jeffrey McKinneyApril 8, 2022April 8, 202205952 The sizzling housing market from last year is slowly cooling off, insiders say. This may be good news for buyers as the slowdown prompts sellers
Business Career Diversity, Equality, Inclusion EntrepreneurshipBreaking Down Racial Barriers in Dallas: Capital Impact Partners Expands Program for Real Estate Developers of ColorBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 8, 2022April 8, 202201627 Capital Impact Partners' Equitable Development Initiative will assist at least 20 real estate developers of color in Dallas.
Health and Wellness NewsExperts Say More Black Americans Are Dying From Fentanyl OverdosesJeroslyn JoVonnApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Jeroslyn JoVonnApril 8, 2022April 8, 202201165 As the opioid crisis looms, fentanyl deaths are on the rise within Black communities.The CDC found Black drug fatalities now surpass whites.
Entrepreneurship LifestyleThe Fairy-Tale-Like Reunion Story Behind The Largest Black-Owned Wine Company, McBride Sisters WineAtiya JordanApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Atiya JordanApril 8, 2022April 8, 202203165 The McBride Sisters own the largest Black-owned company in the United States, and are intentionally pouring into other Black women in the food and wine
Celebrity NewsKenan Thompson and Wife Separate After More Than 10 Years Of MarriageCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 8, 2022April 8, 202207306 "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson is heading to divorce court with his wife, Christina Evangeline, after 11 years of marriage.
Celebrity News Entertainment Men NewsActor Will Smith Banned From Oscars Award Show For Next 10 Years Over Slapping Chris RockDerek MajorApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Derek MajorApril 8, 2022April 8, 202201304 This was no slap on the wrist by The Academy! Will Smith's gotta sit this one out-- for the next 10 years!