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Legendary songwriter and founding member of the Grammy-winning group Kool & The Gang, George Brown, has inked a lucrative partnership with Primary Wave Music, which is said to be multi-year and worth millions. According to a statement released by the publishing company, the deal will include some of Kool & The Gang’s biggest hits, including … Continue reading “Kool & The Gang’s George Brown Strikes Publishing Deal Worth Millions”
A man identified as part of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was arrested on Thursday in former President Barack Obama’s DC neighborhood; he was armed with various weapons and explosive materials. Taylor Taranto, who had an open warrant for his involvement in the Capitol riots, was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police Department … Continue reading “Jan 6. Rioter Arrested For Targeting The Obamas’ DC Residence”
Black entrepreneurs are among those who can gain useful, practical assistance to enlarge their businesses. The help will come from the Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The company is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2023, for Black and Latino founders to be in the 2024 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs … Continue reading “This Black Business Accelerator Program Continues to Grow Despite Adversity”
Anthony Mackie is speaking up to defend fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe star Jonathan Majors amid the abuse allegations being thrown at the actor. Mackie is promoting his new Peacock original “Twisted Metal” and teasing his starring role in “Captain America 4.” While speaking with Inverse, Mackie became one of the first Marvel actors to speak … Continue reading “Anthony Mackie Defends Jonathan Majors Since ‘Nothing Has Been Proven About This Dude’”
DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit
During the summer of 2020, the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) couldn’t be avoided. However, in just three short years, its popularity has not only shrunk, but many on the right are attacking the term, calling it “woke” politics. Fidelity Investments Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion Wendy John and Merck’s Vice President of … Continue reading “DEI Executives Discuss The Current State Of DEI At Black Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit”
Cardi B is taking a trip down memory lane to the time the FCC considered suing her for performing “WAP” at the Grammy Awards. The Grammy award-winning rapper decided to call out the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday, June 28 in a tweet referencing her and Megan Thee Stallion’s performance at the 2021 Grammy … Continue reading “Cardi B Narrowly Escaping FCC Lawsuit For Performing ‘WAP’ At Grammys”
Actor John Boyega said on June 27, 2023, at the film premiere of They Cloned Tyrone in Hollywood that he spoke to Jamie Foxx and he is still recovering but doing well, Rolling Stone reported. Boyega said, “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return. … Continue reading “Jamie Foxx’s Health Update Has Fans Rejoicing, His Co-Stars Insist ‘He’s Doing Amazing’”
According to the Associated Press, Black Tennessee Representative Justin Pearson has raised nearly $900,000 from 31,700 campaign donations after his state Republican lawmakers expelled him and several other democrats from the House floor for a gun control protest. The June 30 release relayed that his progressive campaign utilized the spotlight placed on him by the Republicans … Continue reading “Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson Raises Nearly $900,000 After Being Expelled From House Floor”
In a rare occurrence, which signals the importance of the latest Affirmative Action ruling to Justice Clarence Thomas personally, his honor read his concurring opinion aloud from the bench on June 20, The Hill reported. The opinion can certainly be taken as a microcosm of Thomas’ judiciary tenure. During the unpopular Justice’s opinion, Thomas makes … Continue reading “Justice Clarence Thomas Signals A Victory Lap Over Affirmative Action Policy”
Nike plans to relaunch its Kobe line of shoes on August 24th, 2023. According to TMZ Sports Nike’s CEO, John Donahue revealed this information during one of the shoe giant’s earnings calls. Affectionately known to the sneaker community as Kobe Day, the date contains the two numbers that the late Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant … Continue reading “Nike To Relaunch Kobe’s Shoe Brand”