Criminal Justice Reform NewsAmber Guyger’s Appeal Attorneys are Blaming Everything But Her For Killing A Black ManChristian SpencerApril 23, 2021April 24, 2021 by Christian SpencerApril 23, 2021April 24, 2021024101 Amber Guyger, the former Texas police officer who "accidentally" killed a Black man, will have her appeal heard next week.
MoneyBuy Now Pay Later Catches On Fast, New Payment Concept Could Also Be RiskyJeffrey McKinneyApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Jeffrey McKinneyApril 23, 2021April 23, 202101340 The upside of BNPL services is that consumers can spread purchases out over several months, or even years, without paying interest.
Business NewsBlack-Owned Businesses Struggle at George Floyd Square, Plead for Financial HelpAndrea BlackstoneApril 23, 2021April 29, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneApril 23, 2021April 29, 202106233 The 38th Street Black Business Collective is asking for GoFundMe donations to stay afloat, following George Floyd’s death.
Education NewsWhite Teacher Put Her Foot On Black Student’s Neck, Outrage EnsuedChristian SpencerApril 23, 2021April 24, 2021 by Christian SpencerApril 23, 2021April 24, 2021098220 A Texas teacher was placed on administrative leave this week after she texted a photo of her foot on the neck of a Black student.
Arts and Culture Entertainment General LifestyleGRAMMY® Award Winner, Jonathan McReynolds, Drops Wisdom To Encourage This GenerationRoz A. GeeApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Roz A. GeeApril 23, 2021April 23, 202103463 As a 30-something millennial, McReynolds packs a wealth of wisdom and experience on navigating various life areas.
Business MoneyAmerican Express Provides $40 Million To Accion Opportunity Fund, An Effort To Aid Underfunded Black BusinessesJeffrey McKinneyApril 23, 2021May 3, 2021 by Jeffrey McKinneyApril 23, 2021May 3, 202102203 As part of a $1 billion action plan, American Express is providing the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOC) with a $40 million investment.
Arts and CultureShock G, Digital Underground Rapper and Creator of the Humpty Dance, Dies at 57Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 23, 2021April 23, 202103932 Word has come out that Digital Underground's Shock G, real name Gregory Jacobs, has passed away at age 57
Arts and Culture NewsLouisville Celebrates The Life of Breonna Taylor With New Museum ExhibitJeroslyn JoVonnApril 23, 2021April 22, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnApril 23, 2021April 22, 202102655 A new exhibit at Louisville's Speed Art Museum aims to memorialize the late Breonna Taylor while also celebrating her life through the eyes of the
Arts and Culture Career Entrepreneurship Men MoneyHomeless Man Made $10,000 From YouTube, Then Evolved into A Successful Entertainment PersonalityAndrea BlackstoneApril 23, 2021April 21, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneApril 23, 2021April 21, 2021015312 Lionel Barnes is an American entertainment media personality and artist/music producer who went from homeless to creating a new start through YouTube.
Arts and Culture LifestyleCelebrate Mother’s Day With Curated Wines Delivered Straight to Your DoorstepBlack Enterprise ShopApril 23, 2021April 22, 2021 by Black Enterprise ShopApril 23, 2021April 22, 20210563 It's one thing to keep a stocked wine rack at home, but it's another thing to ensure that each bottle is unique and of excellent