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‘And You Thought ‘Taking A Knee’ Was Too Much!?!’ The NAACP Calls for President Trump to Be Impeached

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 202101486

The NAACP announced that it is calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment after yesterday's storming of the U.S. Capitol by Pro-Trump supporters.

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Louisville Metro Police Department Terminates Two Police Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor’s Deadly Shooting

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 20210945

The Louisville Metro Police Department has officially terminated two of the police officers involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting.

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle Women

This Female Entrepreneur Raised Over $80K On GoFundMe To Open Black Bookstore For Women In Inglewood

Dana GivensJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 202101303

This Black woman entrepreneur is opening up her own bookstore dedicated to Black women and femmes in Inglewood, California.

Politics Sports

LeBron James Proposes Ownership Group To Buy Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s WNBA Team Following Senate Race Defeat

Derek MajorJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021024633

NBA superstar LeBron James is considering putting together a team of individuals together to buy the Atlanta Dream WNBA franchise.

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Crowdfunding Helps Save Black Philadelphia Cafe Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Shanon LeeJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Shanon LeeJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 202101114

The owners of Franny Lou's Porch have raised nearly $86,000 via crowdfunding to save their business from closing due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Entrepreneurship

Pepsi Launches ‘Dig In’ To Help Black Restaurants Reach $100 Million in Sales

Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 7, 2021January 6, 2021

by Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 7, 2021January 6, 202103131

The Pepsi 'Dig In' multi-faceted platform aims to generate at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years.

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Rep. Jackson Lee Reintroduces Legislation To Explore Reparations For Black Americans

Dana GivensJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 202105519

The Texas representative reintroduced the legislation to Congress as the new Biden-Harris administration transitions into the White House.

Sports

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Alters Play So his Teammate David Moore Could Receive a $100,000 Bonus

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 8, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 8, 2021049127

Quarterback Russell Wilson changed a play towards the end of the football game to help a teammate receive a $100,000 bonus

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Pro-Trump Protesters Storm Capitol Building, Lawmakers Scramble, One Person Shot

Derek MajorJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 202101540

Thousands of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol Building, making it to the Senate floor and one person was shot inside the building Wednesday

COVID-19 Health and Wellness

Poll: Only 42% of Black People Say They Will Get The COVID-19 Vaccine

Dana GivensJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 202102585

A new poll shows only 42% of Black Americans said they would definitely or probably get a COVID-19 vaccine once available.