EntrepreneurshipIndiana Barber Turns Tragedy to Triumph, Then Turns It All Into a Talk ShowDr. Jessica BradenOctober 25, 2020October 23, 2020 by Dr. Jessica BradenOctober 25, 2020October 23, 2020012766 Local barber Jamie McGrone creates a talk show where others can share their stories on how they have survived life’s most damnable moments
Entrepreneurship SportsEx-NBA Player Shawn Kemp To Open Seattle’s First Black-Owned Cannabis DispensaryCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 24, 2020October 23, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 24, 2020October 23, 2020010321 Six-time NBA All-Star Shawn “Reign Man” Kemp is entering the cannabis business with the opening of Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis this month in Seattle.
LifestyleLena Waithe, Laverne Cox, and the Cast of Hulu’s ‘Bad Hair’ on the Politics of Black HairSelena HillOctober 23, 2020October 26, 2020 by Selena HillOctober 23, 2020October 26, 202009957 The stars of "Bad Hair," a comedy-horror about a woman who ends up getting a demonic weave in order to get ahead in the workplace,
Black Men Xcel MenHighlights From the 2020 Black Men XCEL Virtual SummitSelena HillOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Selena HillOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202003600 Eric Holder, Tiki Barber, Michael Vick, and other leaders in sports, finance, business, and politics empowered Black men at the Black Men XCEL Summit.
Business NewsCalifornia Appeals Court Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are EmployeesDerek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Derek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202005012 A California appeals court ruled Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors.
Black Men Xcel Men SportsBE Exclusive: NFL Legend Michael Vick on His Time in Prison and Succeeding Through The FireSelena HillOctober 23, 2020October 26, 2020 by Selena HillOctober 23, 2020October 26, 2020012707 The iconic NFL quarterback opened up about his time in prison and using his adversity to empower younger Black men at the Black Men XCEL summit.
Arts and CultureActor Lil Rel Howery Becomes The Head Of Comedy At kweliTVDana GivensOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Dana GivensOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202004578 Actor Lil Rey Howery announced this week that he would be teaming up with journalist and entrepreneur, DeShuna Spencer of KweliTv to come on board
COVID-19 NewsCoronavirus Climbing As US Exceeds 71,000 Daily Cases for the First Time Since JulyDerek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Derek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202001200 Whether it's the second or third wave, the coronavirus is storming back as the temperature drops and county moves further into the fall.
NewsNorth Carolina Man Arrested For Plotting To Kill Joe BidenDerek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Derek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202002659 A North Carolina man who was indicted on child abuse imagery charges, planned to assassinate presidential nominee Joe Biden was arrested by the FBI.
PoliticsFive Takeaways From The Final Presidential DebateDerek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Derek MajorOctober 23, 2020October 23, 202001384 President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden took the stage for the final presidential debate Thursday night. Here's what you missed.