Written by Veteran National Basketball Association referee Eric Lewis has officially retired from the league following an investigation into an alleged Twitter burner account he used to respond to criticisms of himself and other officials. According to Yahoo Sports, the NBA announced Lewis’ decision and the end of its examination of his actions on Wednesday, Aug. 30. … Continue reading “NBA Referee At The Center Of Twitter Controversy Has Retired, League Ends Investigation Into His Actions”
Meet Jen Franks Ahaghotu, a US-based CEO and graduate of Harvard University who believes in the power of Black women’s educational achievements to change the world. The journey to a Harvard degree remains a formidable one for Black women, with challenges ranging from systemic barriers to a lack of representation in various academic fields. But, … Continue reading “Harvard Grad Calls For 3,000 Black Women With High School Diplomas to Help Her Set a World Record”
Future was embroiled in a copyright lawsuit that accused him of ripping off the song of a Virginia rapper who claimed he sent a track to the rapper’s producers. The judge ruled in favor of Future and utilized the example of songs by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, and the artist formerly known as Kanye … Continue reading “Future Wins Copyright Lawsuit, Judge Cites The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan And Kanye West In Ruling”
United Airlines has settled its lawsuit on behalf of a disabled Black man who was put into a coma from a deplaning incident. The settlement reached the figure of $30 million for the airline’s fault in not providing standard care for disabled passengers. Nathaniel Foster Jr. was receiving aid in getting off his flight to … Continue reading “United Airlines To Pay $30M In Settlement After Disabled Black Man Falls Into Coma”
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was on hand to celebrate and honor the opening of the city’s first Black-owned hotel on August 28. The new 10-room, adults-only Wanderstay Boutique Hotel is located in downtown Houston and caters to both business and leisure travelers. Its owner, Deidre Mathis, first made history when she opened Wanderstay Houston Hostel, the … Continue reading “Deidre Mathis Makes History Opening Houston’s First Black-Owned Boutique Hotel”
Community Voices for Education, an advocacy group, started “Block Walking,” a term used to refer to the action of parent and community advocates who go door-to-door informing residents about changes in the Houston Independent School District. According to NBC, following a court battle, the elected school boards relinquished its control of the school district to … Continue reading “Advocacy Group Launches ‘Block Walking’ Campaign To Inform Residents Amid Houston School Reforms”
In what the New York Post calls a “secret deal,” educational consultant Shawn Rux was reportedly asked by New York City’s Department of Education to ditch his business but not after he was given a plum gig at the DOE so his wife, Danika Rux, could be promoted to deputy chancellor of leadership. According to RUXway, … Continue reading “Husband Of NYC Deputy Chancellor Allegedly Lands 6-Figure Position To Promote His Wife”
Cam’ron has labeled himself #PettyMurphy after he revealed he had blocked nearly 12,000 people on his Instagram account simply because they’ve “liked” any “slick” comment about him. According to Complex, the Harlem rapper, who just inked an eight-figure deal for the “It Is What It Is” podcast he co-hosts with fellow Harlem rapper Ma$e, admitted … Continue reading “Cam’ron Calls Himself #PettyMurphy After Blocking Almost 12,000 People On Instagram”
With more millennials taking up space in the teaching profession, we’re seeing more cool and innovative ways in which educators are connecting with their students. One educator dominating the #TeachersofTikTok hashtag has gone viral for how she used Sexxy Red lyrics to catch her students’ attention. In a video shared on August 31, the teacher, … Continue reading “SkeeYee! Teacher Uses Sexxy Red Lyrics to Get Her Students’ Attention”
Philadelphia Black-Owned Businesses Face An Uphill Battle In Access To Funding, Government Contracts
As National Black Business Month comes to a close, many cities are still grappling with the inequalities facing Black business owners. Among them is the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Though the city has policies intended to promote equity, more than $560 million in local government contracts for public works, professional services, supplies, and equipment … Continue reading “Philadelphia Black-Owned Businesses Face An Uphill Battle In Access To Funding, Government Contracts”