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President Joe Biden Orders Justice Dept. To End Contracts With Private Prisons

Derek MajorJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 202101284

President Joe Biden has ordered the Justice Department to end its contracts with private prisons and acknowledge its role in discriminatory housing.

Money

ServiceNow Launches $100 Million Fund To Increase Lending to Black Homeowners and Entrepreneurs

Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

by Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 202104028

The computer cloud service provider is launching a $100 million fund to boost lending for homeownership, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization in Black communities.

Career Women

Meredith Corporation Announces Diane L. Parker as Vice President of Diversity And Inclusion

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 202101269

Meredith Corporation has announced that Diane L. Parker has been named vice president of diversity and inclusion, effective January 28.

News

Twitter Permanently Bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell For False Election Fraud Claims

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 20210890

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter after blatantly disregarding a warning to stop spreading false information about the 2020 election.

Education Money

Morgan State University Generates Over $500 Million To State Economy, New Data Shows

Dana GivensJanuary 27, 2021January 26, 2021

by Dana GivensJanuary 27, 2021January 26, 202101967

New data shows that Morgan State University in Maryland released their new report showing they account for over $500 million in wages for the state

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Make History As 3 Black Assistant Coaches Lead Team in Upcoming Super Bowl

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 29, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 27, 2021January 29, 202109848

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making Super Bowl history by becoming the first NFL team to reach the title game with three Black assistant coaches.

COVID-19 Health and Wellness Politics

President Biden To Reopen Affordable Care Act Insurance Marketplaces As Pandemic Rages On

Derek MajorJanuary 27, 2021January 26, 2021

by Derek MajorJanuary 27, 2021January 26, 20210933

President Joe Biden is expected to reopen enrollment on Affordable Care Act exchanges on Thursday as part of a series of actions related to healthcare.