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Virginia State Police opened up a criminal investigation into the 2019 incident where a trooper is seen, on video, removing a Black driver from his vehicle

Arts and Culture Technology Women

‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ debuts July 29 on Spotify

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 17, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 17, 202005105

Spotify has announced that Michelle Obama will debut her podcast, "The Michelle Obama Podcast," on July 29.

Business Money News

Oregon State Legislators Approve $62 Million Fund For Black Businesses & Organizations

Derek MajorJuly 17, 2020July 16, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 17, 2020July 16, 202007608

The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board designated $62 million to a fund providing direct assistance to Black businesses, individuals, or families.

Arts and Culture Leadership

Live Nation Aims to Double Number of Black Leaders by 2025

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 17, 2020July 17, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 17, 2020July 17, 202003844

Live Nation has announced that they will take part in bringing diversity to its ranks

Business COVID-19

Kiva Joins Forces With Esusu on National Rent Relief Effort to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Dana GivensJuly 17, 2020July 20, 2020

by Dana GivensJuly 17, 2020July 20, 202007329

Nonprofit lending platform, Kiva is teaming up with Esusu to provide rent relief for small businesses in Black and Latinx communities affected by COVID-19.

COVID-19 Money News

Hate Groups Received PPP Loans As Black Businesses Struggle To Stay Afloat

Derek MajorJuly 16, 2020July 17, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 16, 2020July 17, 2020015764

As small businesses suffer and close five months into the coronavirus pandemic, hate groups have received funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Criminal Justice Reform The New Norm

CNN Host and Comedian W. Kamau Bell on His Shifting View of White Supremacy and Defunding Police

Selena HillJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020

by Selena HillJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020021444

'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell opens up about how his travels to communities across America have shifted his views on race.