Arts and CultureTyler Perry Will Receive Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at This Year’s OscarsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202102928 The Oscars has announced that its Board of Governors has voted to present the filmmaker and studio head with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
NewsUnarmed Black Man Killed By a Texas Police Officer During Mental Health CheckCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202102087 The family of an unarmed Black man is calling for the arrest of the police officer who shot and killed him during a mental health
News PoliticsTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey Explains President Trump’s BanCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202101138 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey took to the popular social media platform to give an explanation for the ban taken against President Trump
NewsTrump Supporter Seen On Video Being Punched By Black Security Officer Terminated From Her Hospital JobCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021014683 The Trump supporter who participated in the pro-Trump riot and was punched in the face by a Black security officer has been fired from her
Arts and CultureGet Ready to Cry: ‘Insecure’ Ending After Upcoming Fifth SeasonCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202101121 HBO has announced that the popular comedy series "Insecure," which stars Issa Rae, will be ending with the upcoming fifth season.
SportsThe New York Jets Hire Robert Saleh As First Muslim Head Coach in NFLCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202103929 The New York Jets hire Robert Saleh, making him the first Muslim head coach in the history of the National Football League.
Travel and LeisureKenya Names Naomi Campbell As Its New Tourism AmbassadorDana GivensJanuary 15, 2021January 14, 2021 by Dana GivensJanuary 15, 2021January 14, 202103023 Naomi Campbell has been appointed the official international ambassador of tourism for the East African country.
WomenMattel Reveals Dr. Maya Angelou Barbie DollDerek MajorJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Derek MajorJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021013738 Mattel Inc. Is paying tribute to authoress, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou with her own Barbie doll as part of the Inspiring Women Series
EducationWalker’s Legacy Establishes $25,000 Scholarship Fund for Howard University Female Student EntrepreneursCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202102421 The Howard University School of Business has announced a $25,000 scholarship fund for the launch of Walker’s Legacy Scholarship for Enterprising Women
Business EntrepreneurshipStarbucks Launches $100 Million Fund To Support BIPOC Small BusinessesDana GivensJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Dana GivensJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202102796 The Seattle-based coffee giant unveiled its Starbucks Community Resilience Fund to support minority-owned businesses around the country.