Entrepreneurship TechnologyNew York-Based Couple Creates App To Find Black-Owned RestaurantsDana GivensFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Dana GivensFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202006920 EatOkra is a new app created by a New York-based couple that connects users to black-owned restaurants in over 30 cities across the country.
EntrepreneurshipThere’s A 100% Black-Owned, Student-Run Hedge FundDana GivensFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Dana GivensFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020012729 BLK Capital Management Corp. is a 100% black-owned, nonprofit hedge fund; its mission is to help change the culture of the financial services industry.
LifestyleFans Say Kobe Bryant’s Parents Were Slighted at His Public MemorialCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020014938 Social media users are questioning why Kobe Bryant's parents, Pam and Joe Bryant, were barely mentioned at his memorial service on Monday.
EducationAll-White Choir at Western Michigan University Causes Outrage for Singing Negro SpiritualsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202003976 The Western Michigan University’s School of Music held an event titled “Spirituals: From Ship to Shore” that included songs that were sung by slaves.
LifestyleDwyane Wade Has Miami Street Named After HimRoland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Roland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202001857 Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade now has a street named after him in Miami after having his jersey retired.
Lifestyle Travel and LeisureBermuda Tourism Teams Up With Chef Eric Adjepong To Highlight Local Food EntrepreneursDana GivensFebruary 25, 2020May 4, 2020 by Dana GivensFebruary 25, 2020May 4, 202001941 Bermuda Tourism teamed up with Top Chef star Eric Adjepong to create a three-course style menu that was inspired by the island’s African Diaspora.
EducationHarvard University Students Sue School for their Investment Ties to PrisonsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202002681 Harvard University students filed a lawsuit against Ivy League for benefiting from investments in the prison system.
MenThis Dad Helps Fathers Coming Out of Prison Get Back on Their FeetRoland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Roland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202001785 Fathers' Uplift is a program that assists fathers in overcoming barriers that prevent them from remaining engaged in their children’s lives.
EntrepreneurshipBlack Nurse Launches Next Billion-Dollar Tech Startup, “Nursesbnb”Roland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Roland MichelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202007183 Nursesbnb allows people to house healthcare workers who need special accommodations because of their odd work schedules.
LifestyleVanessa Bryant Sues Helicopter Company Over Kobe and Gianna’s DeathCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 202005534 Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, has filed a lawsuit against the helicopter operator and family of the pilot for causing the death of her loved ones.