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Black Woman-Owned Real Estate Firm Breaks $100M in Sales Within 2 Years

Roz A. GeeJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Roz A. GeeJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021028632

Elite Realty Partners--the largest Black woman-owned real estate brokerage firm in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale (South Florida) area—broke $100 million in sales in just over two

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Leadership

NACD, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner To Accelerate Progress In Diversity In America’s Boardrooms

Derek MajorJanuary 29, 2021March 5, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 29, 2021March 5, 202101359

The National Association of Corporate Directors and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have announced a partnership to advance boardroom diversity

Arts and Culture

Stalled Nick Cannon Talk Show Will Debut This Fall After Yearlong Delay

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202101537

The syndicated daytime talk show, Nick Cannon, which was initially set to debut fall of 2020, will be making its premiere in the fall of

COVID-19 Politics

Lawmakers Will Push President Joe Biden To Offer Recurring $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Derek MajorJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202109638

Democratic lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to give Americans monthly $2,000 coronavirus stimulus payments until the pandemic ends

Sports Women

Tennis Phenom Naomi Osaka Becomes Part Owner in National Women’s Soccer League’s North Carolina Courage

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202102411

North Carolina Courage has announced that Osaka is the first investor in the Courage since owner Steve Malik acquired and relocated the team

Education Sports

Former NBA Player Vince Carter Announces Launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021030380

NBA legend Vince Carter has announced the official launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program in the Toronto area of Canada

Arts and Culture Women

In Loving Memory Of Cicely Tyson, Legendary Actress Dies at 96

Dana GivensJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202103492

One of our most celebrated talents transcended into a higher place, passing away at 96 years old.

Sports

Atlanta Braves Announces the Formation of the Henry Louis Aaron Fund

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202101848

After celebrating the life of Henry Louis Aaron, the Atlanta Braves organization has formally announced the formation of The Henry Louis Aaron Fund.

News

Target Employees in California Block Black Teenagers Who Were Falsely Accused of Theft, Company Issues Apology

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202107923

Three Black teenagers, who were walking home after attending church, were wrongly detained at a Target shopping center in Westlake Village, CA.

News

White Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Seen On Video Slamming Black Girl to the Concrete, Knocking Her Unconscious

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2021January 29, 202109966

An investigation has been started after a video shows a Florida Sheriff's Deputy slam a young Black girl to the ground knocking her unconscious.