Written by Two truck drivers are telling their story of racism they experienced at a Denny’s in South Dakota. Damon Whitfield and his driving partner, Hector Madera, say they were denied service at the gas station restaurant in Sioux Falls based on their race, KKTV reports. On Aug. 13, the two truckers stopped for a quick bite … Continue reading “Black While Eating: Black Truckers Racially Profiled and Denied Service at South Dakota Denny’s”
The business world is witnessing a casualty of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike down race-conscious admissions systems of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina (UNC). After one federal ruling in Tennessee, thousands of Black, Latino and other minority business owners are in a frenzy. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) loan program, designed to … Continue reading “Tennessee Judge Rules Against SBA Program, Many Minority Businesses In Panic”
Cardi B sat for an interview on The Breakfast Club on Friday, September 8, to discuss hot topics surrounding her career and life. Notably, Cardi finally spoke out about the infamous Las Vegas microphone-throwing incident caught on video back in July. Now that she’s been legally cleared of assault charges, Cardi admitted she does not … Continue reading “Cardi B Says She Doesn’t Regret Hitting Fan With A Microphone While On Stage”
The Associated Press reports that the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest in the past seven months despite recently climbing interest rates implemented to slow the growing labor market. Last week, ending on September 2, the record low numbers have displayed shocking resistance to the recent business trends. A … Continue reading “Rate Of Americans Applying Unemployment Benefit Drop To Lowest In Seven Years”
Kenjuan McDaniel was arrested on August 29 following the release of a music video in which law enforcement believes he reenacts the details of a murder. According to CNN, McDaniel had been a person of interest in the shooting death of Randall Wallace on September 18, 2021 due to being connected to the vehicle police … Continue reading “Nevada Rapper Facing Murder Charge After Detailing Crime In Rap Lyrics And Video”
Walmart is lowering wages for new workers at its stores for roles that involve stocking shelves and online order fulfillment. The Wall Street Journal reports that the new pay structure establishes that those workers will earn the lowest possible hourly wage in the stores that they are hired in. Walmart told the Wall Street Journal … Continue reading “Walmart Adopts New Wage Structure: Lower Starting Salaries Signal Shift In Labor Market”
Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis player, is not letting her young age keep her from achieving great success. Gauff is the first American teen, since Serena Williams, to work their way to the title match in New York. Despite a whirlwind of a day, Gauff emerged victorious, reaching her first final at Flushing Meadows against … Continue reading “BGM! Coco Gauff’s Victory Qualifies Her For First US Open Final “
Prices are going up, but pay remains stagnant. Employee salaries are not keeping up with inflation in the U.S. In 2022, the cost of living was at a 40-year high, accompanied by a rise in gas and food prices, according to Essence. Although inflation has declined from 9% to 3%, it still has not reached … Continue reading “Prices Are Rising, But Salaries Aren’t Keeping Up “
Meagan Williams was only a teen when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, impacting her life forever. Since the natural disaster that swept through the streets of New Orleans, Williams has focused on helping manage water in the city by educating herself about the power of water. During an interview with Yale Climate Connections, Williams recalled … Continue reading “Hurricane Katrina Survivor Now Leading The Battle Against Flooding In New Orleans”
A Rhode Island wedding went from a love fest to an all-out melee after the wedding party got into a brawl with the police, and the entire altercation was caught on video. On Sept. 9, the post-wedding festivities were in full swing right up until members of the ceremony allegedly confronted police officers, causing law … Continue reading “Rhode Island Wedding Party Rumbles With Police, Shows Racial Double Standard”