MoneyOctavia Spencer Says LeBron James Helped Negotiate Appropriate Pay for Netflix’s Madam C.J. Walker SeriesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 202003395 LeBron James helped Octavia Spencer secure equal pay for her upcoming Netflix biopic series based on Madam C.J. Walker's life.
LifestyleRihanna Tells White Allies “To Pull Up” for Racial Injustice Issues (Video)Dana GivensFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020 by Dana GivensFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 202003786 The Fenty beauty mogul pushed white allies to stand up for black and brown communities during her acceptance speech at the 51st NAACP Image Awards.
50 Most impactful WomenShirley ChisholmBlack EnterpriseFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Black EnterpriseFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 20200948 SHIRLEY CHISHOLM United States Representative U.S. CONGRESS “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Years aft er her
Entrepreneurship Sisters IncEntrepreneur Chantel Calloway Created Hip-hop Board Game “Rhyme Antics” to Promote LiteracyLydia BlancoFebruary 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by Lydia BlancoFebruary 26, 2020March 25, 202004626 Chantel Calloway created the hip-hop-inspired board game to promote literacy in the black community.
News PoliticsIn Contentious Debate, Democratic Presidential Candidates Fight For Black VoteDerek T. DingleFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Derek T. DingleFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 20200827 Democratic presidential candidate cannot win the nomination without the black vote. At last night’s debate, contenders sought to make the case for black support.
EntrepreneurshipBlack Couple Owns Fastest-Growing Crab Pot Restaurant in the SouthMarie CyprienFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020 by Marie CyprienFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020016757 Rod and Rana Brown, the owners of Mr. 3's Crab Pot, have provided low-income areas with delicious seafood-infused comfort food--and a side of hope.
NewsNike Releases A Touching Tribute to Kobe Bryant Entitled “Mamba Forever”Dana GivensFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Dana GivensFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 202004207 Nike's farewell to the late Lakers legend featured few words but had immense resonance.
Fashion & Beauty LifestyleMilani Cosmetics Debuts the Salt-N-Pepa CollectionCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020May 4, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020May 4, 202002390 Milani Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand known for championing inclusivity, has launched a makeup collection celebrating Salt-N-Pepa.
EducationUniversity of Southern California Announces Financial Aid Expansion to Benefit Lower Income FamiliesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 202001138 The University of Southern California (USC) announced major financial aid expansion to benefit students from low- and middle-income families.
EntrepreneurshipReport: Georgia Ranks No. 1 in “Best States for Black Entrepreneurs”Roland MichelFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Roland MichelFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 202007977 A new report finds Georgia is the best state for