NewsWhite Wisconsin Police Officers Shoot Unarmed Black Man Seven Times in Front of His ChildrenCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 28, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 28, 202008560 Another video that went viral shows an unarmed Wisconsin Black man being shot in the back multiple times by white police officers in front of
Fashion & BeautyMeghan Markle Steps Out in a Face Mask From a Black-Owned BrandAlisa GumbsAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Alisa GumbsAugust 24, 2020August 24, 202005691 Meghan Markle was photographed volunteering in L.A. wearing a face mask from Black-owned, woman-owned brand Royal Jelly Harlem.
EntrepreneurshipThis 11-Year Old Has Helped 20,000 Homeless People By Giving Them “Blessing Bags”BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2020August 28, 2020 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2020August 28, 202004540 Jahkil Jackson, an 11-year old boy from Chicago, has already helped over 20,000 homeless people in his city by giving away ‘Blessing Bags’ through his
EntrepreneurshipBlack-Owned Family-Style Restaurant in Alabama Has No Prices and Feeds Anyone Who Is HungryBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2020August 28, 2020 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2020August 28, 20200117762 The founders of Drexell & Honeybee’s, a Black-owned family-style restaurant in Brewton, Alabama, are gaining national attention because they serve meals with no prices. The donation-only
Criminal Justice Reform NewsUrban Specialists To Present Conversation On Police Reform In AtlantaJeffrey McKinneyAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Jeffrey McKinneyAugust 24, 2020August 24, 202001432 The Heal America Tour presented by Urban Specialists and Stand Together on August 26 in Decatur, Georgia, will tackle police reform.
Entrepreneurship TechnologyMeet the Founders of Black-Owned Electric Scooter Sharing Company Verve ScootersCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 24, 202004581 Kevin Thompson and Tykeem “Tak” Williams are the founders of Verve Scooters which offers an efficient social distancing method of transportation
MoneyLooking for an Alternative to Stocks? Here Are the Benefits of Investing in Multifamily Real EstateJohn CasmonAugust 24, 2020August 20, 2020 by John CasmonAugust 24, 2020August 20, 202003989 How increased demand, cash flow, appreciation and tax incentives benefit multifamily investors seeking an alternative to the stock market.
WomenHollywood Makeup Artist Gives Back to Community Through Nonprofit Triumphant TransitionsDr. Jessica BradenAugust 23, 2020August 24, 2020 by Dr. Jessica BradenAugust 23, 2020August 24, 202002386 Triumphant Transitions Inc. was founded in 2005 by Gary, Indiana, native and Ball State University graduate, LaTrice L. Edwards.
Entrepreneurship LifestyleThe Colorful Glassware Blowing Up Instagram Was Inspired by Sunday Dinners at Big Mama’s HouseAlisa GumbsAugust 22, 2020August 24, 2020 by Alisa GumbsAugust 22, 2020August 24, 202004948 Stephanie Summerson Hall founded Estelle Colored Glass, inspired by the colorful glassware her Big Mama used to collect from local antique shops
Politics SportsCleveland Radio Announcer Fired for Calling Senator Kamala Harris ‘First Colored Vice Presidential Candidate’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 22, 2020August 24, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 22, 2020August 24, 20200236967 A radio announcer has been fired for calling Senator Kamala Harris the United States' “first colored vice presidential candidate”