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Mike Pence Refuses To Say the Phrase “Black Lives Matter” During Interview About Police Brutality

Derek MajorJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 22, 2020June 22, 202004253

Vice President Mike Pence refused to acknowledge the value of Black lives during a recent interview about George Floyd, police brutality, and Juneteenth.

Sports

Brett Favre Comparing Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tillman: ‘I’d Assume That Hero Status Will Be Stamped As Well’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 22, 2020June 22, 202001919

Brett Favre says he believes Colin Kaepernick will eventually be viewed as a hero in the same vein as former NFL player Pat Tillman

Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship

Legendary Music Producer Dallas Austin Takes Aim at New Heights With Relaunch of Rowdy Records

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 22, 2020June 19, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 22, 2020June 19, 2020010567

Dallas Austin has relaunched his label Rowdy Records and has developed a partnership with Georgia State University

Career

5 Tips to Ask for More Remote Work Days even in a Post-COVID-19 World

Kevin PayneJune 22, 2020June 19, 2020

by Kevin PayneJune 22, 2020June 19, 2020016031

If your company adopted remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, here's how you can ask for more remote work days when things shift back to

News

Ice Cube Takes Off On U.S: Black America Should Be Exempt From Paying Taxes, Our Bill Is Already Paid

moguldomJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

by moguldomJune 22, 2020June 22, 20200100761

For decades, many in the Black community have felt Black people should not pay taxes. Over the years, some have pushed the so-called “Black Tax

Fashion & Beauty

Designer George Sully Launches A Platform To Celebrate Black Designers of Canada

Dana GivensJune 21, 2020June 18, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 21, 2020June 18, 202003415

Canadian designer George Sully launches Black Designers of Canada, a unique interactive index of Black designers for consumers to discover.

Entrepreneurship Women

First Black-Owned Supermarket to Sell Products From Mostly Black Farmers Raises $430K

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 21, 2020June 26, 2020

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 21, 2020June 26, 2020091184

The founders of WeBuyBlack and the developers of the first ever Black-owned supermarket that will primarily sell products from Black farmers and other food manufacturers have reached

Education Men

This 17-Year-Old Received 24 College Offers While Creating A Company Dedicated To Stopping Gun Violence

Dana GivensJune 21, 2020June 21, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 21, 2020June 21, 2020024554

High school senior, RuQuan “Ru” Brown currently has 24 college acceptances, seven of which are Ivy League institutions, and earned 16 full-ride scholarships.

Leadership Women

American Express Makes History With the First Black Woman on its Executive Committee

Alisa GumbsJune 20, 2020

by Alisa GumbsJune 20, 2020024154

American Express names President of Strategic Partnerships Glenda McNeal as the first Black woman to sit on its Executive Committee

Entrepreneurship

Five Friends Who Saved $50 a Week for Two Years Just Purchased Their First Investment Property

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 20, 2020June 20, 2020

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 20, 2020June 20, 20200230985

Najee Hannigan, a 26-year old entrepreneur from Philadelphia, encouraged his friends and cousins to put aside $50 a week so that they could all collectively