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Former ‘NBA Countdown’ Host Michelle Beadle Says LeBron James Got Her Fired For Criticizing ‘The Decision’

Derek MajorOctober 10, 2023October 11, 2023

by Derek MajorOctober 10, 2023October 11, 20238584

Former ESPN NBA Countdown host Michelle Beadle believes LeBron James got her fired from the show due to her being critical of "The Decision."...

Legal

Tracy McCarter Recounts Being Jailed, Then Cleared, For Killing Abusive Husband

Derek MajorOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

by Derek MajorOctober 5, 2023October 5, 20232124

Tracy McCarter talks about her fight for freedom during National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month....

Money

Recent Study Says Black Entrepreneurs Strive For Business Success Despite Challenges

Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 28, 2023September 29, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 28, 2023September 29, 20233946

Nearly 70% of Black business owners surveyed recently reported breaking even or making a profit....

Career Lifestyle Money

Black Women Are More Unlikely To Negotiate Pay Than Black Men

Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 22, 2023September 21, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 22, 2023September 21, 20238635

Fear of losing a job is among reasons Black women choose not to negotiate how much money they make. ...

Women

No Weapon Could Be Formed Against Black Female Athletes In 2023

Derek MajorSeptember 17, 2023September 18, 2023

by Derek MajorSeptember 17, 2023September 18, 20239510

Black women have enjoyed a summer of success in numerous sports showing resilience and dominance on and off the field...

Entrepreneurship Money News Technology

Game-Changing Triumph: Black-Led Wicked Saints Video Game Studio Secures $3.5 Million For Expansion

Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 15, 2023September 15, 202311383

Wicked Saints reports the new game modality and its connection to Gen Z has sparked interest from global nonprofits and top brands....

News Sports

WNBA Backtracks On Promise Of Charter Flights For All Postseason Travel

Derek MajorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

by Derek MajorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 20233146

The WNBA said in a memo sent to teams that it will provide chartered flights during the WNBA playoffs under several stipulations...

Sports Women

Phoenix Mercury Eliminated From WNBA Playoffs, Ending League’s Second-Longest Playoff Streak

Derek MajorAugust 28, 2023August 29, 2023

by Derek MajorAugust 28, 2023August 29, 20233971

The Phoenix Mercury have been eliminated from playoff contention, snapping the Mercury's 10-year playoff appearance streak...

Career Lifestyle News Women

‘Barbie’ Film Sparks Awareness Of Patriarchy In Workplace Among Black-American Men, Survey Finds

Jeffrey McKinneyAugust 25, 2023August 29, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneyAugust 25, 2023August 29, 20233086

Some 69% of Black men report the film improved their opinion of women in leadership positions....

Sports Women

Sha’Carri Richardson Continues Her Winning Streak At World Athletics Championships

Derek MajorAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

by Derek MajorAugust 21, 2023August 21, 20234167

Sha'Carrri Richardson continues her run to the 2024 Olympics after posting the fastest 100-meter time at the World Athletics Championships...