Arts and Culture EntertainmentTyler Perry To Receive 2020 Governor’s Award At The Emmy’sCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202001756 Tyler Perry will receive the 2020 Governors Award at the Emmy's in recognition of his contributions to shaping television.
Men Sports38-Year-Old Former Running Back Jason Wright Becomes the NFL’s First Black Team PresidentCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 21, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 21, 202004963 The Washington Football Team announced it has appointed Jason Wright as its new team president.
NewsVideo Shows ‘Basketball Cop’ Viral Sensation Slamming Black Teen’s Head Against Patrol CarCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202003904 Known as the beloved "Basketball Cop," Police Officer Bobby White is now facing backlash for his treatment of a Black teen in 2014.
Entertainment Sports Women‘Stick to Sports’ Co-Host Cari Champion is Opening Doors for Future Female Leaders of ColorDaron PressleyAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Daron PressleyAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202003306 Brown Girls Dream was established by Cari Champion as an informal support system for high potential young women of color.
News PoliticsVoters Are Suing The USPS And Trump Over Changes Ahead Of ElectionDerek MajorAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Derek MajorAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202001182 Four voters from different states are suing President Donald Trump, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Black Lives Matter PoliticsCongressional GOP Candidate Kimberly Klacik: ‘Black Lives Don’t Matter To Democrats’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020069590 The pro-Trump candidate is running for the congressional seat held by the late Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Business Entrepreneurship LeadershipBlack-Owned Title Insurance Company Closes $30 Million Affordable Housing DealDana GivensAugust 19, 2020August 21, 2020 by Dana GivensAugust 19, 2020August 21, 202008785 Osei and Nadir Rubie, who own the title insurance agency National Standard Abstract (NSA) just secured a huge affordable housing deal worth $30 million.
Health and Wellness NewsStudy: Black Newborns More Likely To Survive With Black DoctorsDerek MajorAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Derek MajorAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202003391 A study published Monday showed Black newborns are more likely to survive during childbirth when cared for by Black doctors.
NewsGeorgia State Patrol Trooper Arrested and Charged With Felony Murder For Killing Black ManCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 18, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 19, 2020August 18, 202002012 A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested last week and charged with felony murder after he fatally shot a Black man during an attempted
COVID-19 Travel and LeisureUS Virgin Islands Closes Leisure Travel After Recent Spike In COVID-19 CasesDana GivensAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Dana GivensAugust 19, 2020August 19, 202003273 U.S Virgin Islands announced they will be closing the island again to leisure travel starting on August 19th and will be in place for at