PoliticsHouse Democrats Endorse Sweeping Election Reform Bill Expanding Voting RightsDerek MajorFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Derek MajorFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 20210852 Every House Democrat has endorsed and signed a sweeping election reform bill that aims to expand voting rights and curb corruption in politics.
NewsMore Than 7 Million Texans Still Either Have No Water or Can’t Drink Their WaterDerek MajorFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Derek MajorFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 20210734 Over 7.9 million people in Texas still had issues with their water supply as of Monday evening, after a record-breaking freeze almost broke the state
Arts and CultureLaKeith Stanfield Calls Charlamagne Tha God ‘A Lame’ After Radio Host Says Actor ‘Was Born to Play’ an FBI InformantCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021012200 Charlamagne Tha God gave a backhanded compliment to LaKeith Stanfield, saying that he felt that the actor "was born to play" the role of an
NewsVideo Shows Orange County Deputies Fatally Shoot Homeless Black ManCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 202105117 California officials released video of an encounter between two Orange County deputies and a homeless Black man who was fatally shot after a struggle.
Education Entrepreneurship Legacy Starts With Me?Bank of America Funds New Training Centers for Black Entrepreneurs at Spelman and MorehouseJeffrey McKinneyFebruary 23, 2021October 8, 2021 by Jeffrey McKinneyFebruary 23, 2021October 8, 202102460 Bank of America, the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, Morehouse College, and Spelman College announced the development of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, a new academic
Arts and Culture Business SportsDo The Flight Thing: The Birth of the Mars Blackmon-Michael Jordan Nike Commercials [EXCERPT]Pete CroattoFebruary 23, 2021February 22, 2021 by Pete CroattoFebruary 23, 2021February 22, 202103461 The humble beginnings of Nike's place in pop culture iconography began with Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon-Michael Jordan commercials.
Business TechnologyThis $40 Social Media Masterclass Can Boost Your Engagement and ReachBlack Enterprise ShopFebruary 23, 2021February 22, 2021 by Black Enterprise ShopFebruary 23, 2021February 22, 20210944 You could be running the most innovative business out there, but when you can’t gain the following you deserve. If you want to change that,
Business COVID-19 Entrepreneurship Money NewsSmall Community Banks Helping Black Businesses Trying To Stay Afloat During PandemicDerek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Derek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 202102287 Small Community Banks have allowed small Black businesses to receive funding and stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
News PoliticsNew Jersey Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Recreational MarijuanaDerek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Derek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 202101374 Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Monday making New Jersey the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use
Business Entrepreneurship NewsVenture Capital Funding Remains Elusive Despite New Influx of FindingDerek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Derek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 202101599 An analysis shows the share of U.S. venture capital going to Black-founded companies is still extremely low despite attempts to grow