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Black Man Sues Gas Station Arguing White Attendant Wouldn’t Sell Him Gas, Thinking He’d Use It For Protests

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202005448

Dominique DeWeese filed a $350,000 racial discrimination lawsuit after a gas station attendant refused to sell him gas, assuming that he would use it to

Arts and Culture COVID-19 News

Memphis Rapper Arrested After Bragging in Music Video About Scamming the Government For COVID Relief

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202009322

A Memphis rapper has been arrested and faces federal charges after he"snitched" on himself in a YouTube music video about gaming the system.

Arts and Culture Politics

50 Cent Encourages People to ‘Vote For Trump’ in Instagram Post Slamming Biden’s Tax Plan

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202007752

Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent) recently said "Vote for Trump" via his Instagram account. Does he really mean it?

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Report Shows Increase in Consumer Complaints, System Delays Against The U.S. Postal Service

Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202002136

New research reveals that consumer complaints with USPS mail delivery have increased this year, particularly in communities of color.

Entrepreneurship News

Shopify and Operation Hope To Create 1 Million Black Businesses In 10 Years

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 20, 2020October 29, 2020

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 20, 2020October 29, 2020037882

To achieve this bold mission, Operation HOPE will work closely with Shopify, which estimates the value of its commitment at $130 million.

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle

This Black Woman Created A Self-Care Brand Inspired By Soulful Music

Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202006250

Lola Pyne used her love of music to create a collection of scented goods and candles to help establish the perfect vibe at home.

Entrepreneurship Money

These Fraternity Brothers Are Buying Back Their Neighborhood To Stop The Spread Of Gentrification

Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020November 2, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020November 2, 2020090129

Two members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity decided to make some money and buy back their neighborhood to help locals stay in their homes.

COVID-19 News Politics

Trump Calls Dr. Anthony Fauci a ‘Disaster,’ Says Americans ‘Are Tired of COVID’

Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 202001061

President Trump went off ona Dr. Anthony Fauci calling him a "disaster" and claimed Americans are "tired of" hearing about the coronavirus.

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Nigerians Rally Against Police Brutality With Social Media Hashtag #EndSARSNow

Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020October 19, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 20, 2020October 19, 202002831

Social media became consumed by a wave of young Nigerians using their platforms to raise awareness about new protests against a violent wave from police

News Politics

Report: Shots Fired at Congressional Candidate Jeannine Lee Lake, Who’s Running Against VP Mike Pence’s Brother

Derek MajorOctober 19, 2020October 20, 2020

by Derek MajorOctober 19, 2020October 20, 2020025347

Jeannine Lee Lake, the Black woman running against VP Mike Pence's brother, says she was the target of racist threats and gunfire.