COVID-19 News PoliticsHardline Opponent Of Face Masks Tests Positive For CoronavirusDerek MajorJuly 31, 2020July 30, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 31, 2020July 30, 202001589 A Texas Republican who once insisted he wouldn't wear a mask unless he caught the coronavirus, can now put one on as he's contracted the
LeadershipMcDonald’s Promises To Bolster Diversity Within Its SystemDerek MajorJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 31, 2020July 31, 202002612 McDonald's has promised to improve diversity at all levels of its systems, including franchisees and suppliers Wednesday in a digital meeting
Politics The New NormBE Exclusive: Kamala Harris on What a Joe Biden Presidency Means for Black AmericaSelena HillJuly 30, 2020August 3, 2020 by Selena HillJuly 30, 2020August 3, 202007827 In an exclusive interview, Sen. Kamala Harris talked about how Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would help black students and families.
News PoliticsObama Calls Filibuster ‘Jim Crow Relic’ And Backs New Voting Rights ActDerek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 202001851 Former President Barack Obama called the Senate filibuster rule a "Jim Crow Relic" and said it should end to pass a bill restoring part of
Career Leadership MenREVOLT Exec Detavio Samuels on Leading a Brand that Empowers Black CreativesSelena HillJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Selena HillJuly 30, 2020July 30, 202005271 Media and advertising executive Detavio Samuels opens up about his new role at REVOLT, shaping a brand that empowers Black creatives, and Nick Cannon's termination
Arts and Culture News WomenOprah Honors Breonna Taylor on Historic September Cover of O MagazineAlisa GumbsJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Alisa GumbsJuly 30, 2020July 30, 202005343 Oprah Winfrey is honoring the life of Breonna Taylor by putting her on the cover of the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
NewsNevada Sheriff Threatens Local Library Over Black Lives Matter SupportDerek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 202001830 The Douglas County Sheriff has sent a letter to the local library saying his office won’t respond to the library's 911 calls due to its
COVID-19 News PoliticsSen. Kamala Harris Pushes For $2,000 Monthly Stipend, Student Loan ForgivenessDerek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020016802 California Sen. Kamala Harris is pushing Congress to adopt her plan for a $2,000 monthly stipend for Americans and student loan forgiveness.
NewsNewly Promoted Chicago Deputy Police Chief Found Dead Of Apparent SuicideCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020054121 A newly promoted Chicago police deputy chief was found dead Tuesday morning of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
Arts and Culture Career News WomenThe Washington Post Appoints Its First Black Woman To Become A Managing EditorDana GivensJuly 30, 2020July 31, 2020 by Dana GivensJuly 30, 2020July 31, 202006879 Washington Post announced its history-making appointment of the first Black woman to become a managing editor at the publication.