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Colorado Police Officer Suspended After Posting ‘Kill Them All’ Aimed at Black Lives Matter Protesters

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202008799

A white Colorado police officer has been suspended and transferred after using a fake profile to say disparaging words towards Black Lives Matter protesters

Politics Women

Squad Goals: The Four Progressive Politicians Win Their Primaries

Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202003889

The four female politicians known as The Squad, have beaten back challengers and show no signs of stopping their progressive movement.

Career Women

Girls Scouts Of The USA Appoints Its First Black CEO In Its 108-Year History

Dana GivensAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Dana GivensAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202008254

The Girls Scouts of the USA made a historic announcement for the organization with the appointment of Judith Batty as the company's first Black CEO

News Technology

Lyft Forms Alliance With Black Organization To Close Transportation Gaps

Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202003626

The popular ridesharing app Lyft has announced its forming an alliance with several Black organizations to help eliminate transportation deserts.

Politics

Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell States That Kamala Harris Is ‘Not Qualified’ to Be VP

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 20200378378

Leo Terrell stated that Kamala Harris is “not qualified” and is an “affirmative action” choice for vice president while appearing on Fox News’ “Hannity”

Politics

Only 2 Percent of Black Voters Support Kanye West in His Presidential Bid

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202002960

Kanye West support among Black voters is just a paltry 2 percent in his race to the presidency

Career Fashion & Beauty Leadership

CaSandra Diggs Appointed President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

Dana GivensAugust 13, 2020August 12, 2020

by Dana GivensAugust 13, 2020August 12, 202002657

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that CaSandra Diggs would be appointed as the company's new CEO.

Business Money

Black Commercial Real Estate Firm Lands Mega-Deal to Help Microsoft Secure Lease Transaction in Atlanta

Jeffrey McKinneyAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020

by Jeffrey McKinneyAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020023926

T. Dallas Smith & Co. president opened up about landing its largest deal ever, helping Microsoft lease space to expand in Atlanta.

News Politics

Donald Trump Donated Money To Kamala Harris’ Campaign Twice

Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 13, 2020August 13, 202003352

President Donald Trump has donated to Kamala Harris' campaigns on two separate accasions as did his daughter Ivanka Trump.

Entrepreneurship

This Family Just Opened a Black-Owned Drive-Thru Movie Theater in New Jersey

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 13, 2020August 14, 2020093641

Siree and Ayanna Morris, a couple from Newark, New Jersey, have opened a drive-thru movie theater called Newark Moonlight Cinema to bring entertainment to people