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Former NFL Player Herschel Walker Testifies Against Reparations Bill, Says ‘We Use Black Power to Create White Guilt’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021027124

Former NFL player and avid Trump supporter Herschel Walker testified virtually against Black Americans receiving reparations during a Congressional hearing.

News

Missing Virginia Teenager’s Body Found After Disappearing Almost Eight Years Ago

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021034559

Authorities have confirmed that they have found the body of a young Black girl, Alexis Tiara Murphy, who disappeared in Virginia back in 2013

Politics

Biden Administration Releases New Deportation Guidelines For ICE

Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202101560

The Biden administration has released new guidelines to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), restricting when agents can initiate deportations.

Entrepreneurship Sports

Former NBA Player Chris Webber Partners With JW Asset Management to Launch $100 Million Cannabis Equity Fund

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202105520

Chris Webber has announced that he has entered into a partnership with JW Asset Management to launch a $100 million private equity cannabis fund

Money Politics

Andrew Yang Touts People’s Bank To Serve Low-Income New Yorkers, Boost Minority Businesses

Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202101182

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Andrew Yang has announced his plan for the first city-backed financial institution to help low-income residents.

Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship

Snoop Dogg Announces INDOGGO Gin Now Has National Distribution

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 202102184

Cannabis connoisseur and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has announced that his INDOGGO Gin is now available across the country.

Business Sports

NBA Veteran Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank, Leads $63 Million Investment Round

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202102723

Varo Bank has announced it has partnered with nine-time NBA All-Star, NBA MVP, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and designer Russell Westbrook.

Arts and Culture

Beyoncé Teams Up With adidas to Provide Financial Assistance for Texans Affected by Storm

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 19, 2021February 19, 202102498

Beyonce and adidas are providing financial assistance to other Texans who were adversely affected by the recent storm that has crippled Texas.

COVID-19 Politics Women

Vice President Kamala Harris Taps Female Lawmakers To Promote Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 19, 202101060

Vice President Kamala Harris met with female Democratic lawmakers and activists to boost support for the White House's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill

COVID-19 Politics

Biden To Check In On Pfizer Factory As Americans Wait For Vaccine

Derek MajorFebruary 19, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 19, 20210530

President Joe Biden will head to Michigan Friday to visit the Pfizer Inc plant that is churning out COVID-19 vaccines as states beg for more