COVID-19 PoliticsSenate Passes Extension of PPP Small Business LoansDerek MajorJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Derek MajorJuly 1, 2020July 1, 202004401 The U.S. Senate extended the deadline for businesses to apply for coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
NewsToronto Cop Convicted After Viciously Beating Black Man Who Lost An EyeCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020010731 Constable Michael Theriault was found guilty of assault after using a pipe to beat a young Black man who ended up losing his eye
SportsNBA May Let Players Replace Names on Jerseys With Social Justice MessagesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 1, 202004152 The NBA may allow players to wear jerseys with personalized social justice messages in place of their last names.
EntrepreneurshipCelebs Team Up With Slutty Vegan Eatery To Offer Free Food After Racist Leave Negative ReviewsDana GivensJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Dana GivensJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020014185 In response to the cyberattack, a few of Cole's celebrity patrons decided to help out by buying out her popular local eatery.
News PoliticsIran Issues Arrest Warrant For Trump Over Qasem Soleimani Killing After Interpol Declines To HelpDana GivensJuly 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Dana GivensJuly 1, 2020June 30, 2020016328 This week Iran has called for the arrest of President Donald Trump after issuing an official arrest warrant after being denied assistance from Interpol.
SportsBlack Musicians Incorporate ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Into National Anthem at NASCAR EventCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 202005688 Two Black musicians added soul seasoning to the national anthem by incorporating "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the NASCAR Cup Series race.
Entrepreneurship Money WomenThis Founder Wants To Help Close the Wealth Gap With New Virtual Summit For Black GirlsDana GivensJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020 by Dana GivensJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020019646 One Black woman is looking to help close the wealth gap for women with a new virtual summit aimed at instilling financial wisdom and confidence.
SportsLeBron James Says the NFL Needs to Apologize to Colin Kaepernick Because he ‘Basically Sacrificed Everything’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020June 30, 202003060 LeBron James feels the NFL should directly apologize to Colin Kaerpernick
Career TechnologyNetflix Taps Marketing Powerhouse Bozoma Saint John as New CMOSelena HillJuly 1, 2020June 30, 2020 by Selena HillJuly 1, 2020June 30, 202008717 Bozoma Saint John will start her role as the new chief marketing officer at Netflix in August.
COVID-19 News35-Year-Old Black Biologist Lynika Strozier Dies After Contracting COVID-19Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020023765 Lynika Strozier, a 35-year-old researcher for the Field Museum's Pritzker DNA Lab, died June 7th of the coronavirus