COVID-19 EntrepreneurshipCannabis Companies Aren’t Eligible for COVID-19 Federal Aid Despite Paying $2 Billion in TaxesDana GivensApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Dana GivensApril 22, 2020April 22, 202001486 Even though legal cannabis pays $2 million in federal taxes, businesses in legalized states are shut out of relief program loans and grants.
COVID-19 NewsSenate Passes $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief PackageDerek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Derek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 202001472 The Senate passed a $484 billion package Tuesday to help businesses and individuals navigate issues brought on by the coronavirus.
LifestyleASOS Unveils Its Made In Kenya Collection Collaboration With Soko KenyaDana GivensApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Dana GivensApril 22, 2020April 22, 202002546 ASOS's most recent, African-inspired collection, ASOS MADE IN KENYA, is a socially conscious collaboration with Soko Kenya.
COVID-19 LifestyleRihanna, Google, and the Schusterman Family Donate $100 Million To Consumers Impacted By CoronavirusCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 22, 2020April 22, 202002396 Rihanna joins forces with Google and the Schusterman Family Foundation to donate $100 million to consumers hardest hit by COVID-19
COVID-19 NewsSens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker Call for Police Bias Training Over Concerns of Blacks Wearing Face MasksDerek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Derek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 202002663 Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter to the FBI to address African American concerns on wearing face masks and police
COVID-19 Entrepreneurship Fashion & BeautyThis Fashion Entrepreneur Is Combating COVID-19 With Stylish Face MasksDana GivensApril 22, 2020May 4, 2020 by Dana GivensApril 22, 2020May 4, 202003306 This fashion entrepreneur is creating stylish face masks with stunning African prints amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 LifestyleThe Census Bureau is Prepared to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on Households and BusinessesLydia BlancoApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Lydia BlancoApril 22, 2020April 22, 202001173 The Census Bureau is dedicating $1.2 million to conduct surveys measuring the impact of COVID-19 on households and small businesses in the U.S.
COVID-19 Lifestyle On The Clock WomenCOVID-19 Survivor Jodie Patterson: We Have to Reimagine the FutureCaroline ClarkeApril 22, 2020May 5, 2020 by Caroline ClarkeApril 22, 2020May 5, 202003231 The LGBTQ activist, author, and mother of five opens up about the lessons she learned after testing positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 Lifestyle MoneyBlacks Will Face More Repercussions From COVID-19 Than Other Ethnic Groups: ReportJeffrey McKinneyApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Jeffrey McKinneyApril 22, 2020April 22, 202004710 Black Americans will likely face a more devastating aftermath due to the coronavirus, including greater joblessness, bankruptcy, and other adverse outcomes.
COVID-19 NewsExpect A Second, Stronger Coronavirus Outbreak This Winter, Says CDC ChiefDerek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Derek MajorApril 22, 2020April 22, 202001102 The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a stronger coronavirus outbreak could occur this fall.