More important, she said, any Kushner involvement may have violated the “impartiality rule,” which requires federal employees to refrain from making decisions when they even appear to involve a conflict of interest. The rule also prohibits federal employees from making a decision in which close relatives may have a financial …
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Da Brat is revealing why she decided to openly discuss her sexuality after years of speculation and says that homophobia was a major reason why she kept her personal life private for most of her career. Last week, the rapper and radio show host was brought to tears after …
Read More »Stephon Marbury COVID-19 Donation Is Jaw-Dropping
As New York reels from the coronavirus, one of its native sons is stepping up to help his hometown. Former NBA star Stephon Marbury, who also played in China, told the New York Post that he worked out a deal with a Chinese supplier to send 10 million N95 masks …
Read More »Detroit Entrepreneur Opens 4,000-Sq-Ft Manufacturing Facility For Her Haircare Company
Image: Facebook When Detroit resident Gwen Jimmere started her hair company, she only had $32 in her banking account and was just laid off from her full time, corporate job all while going through a divorce. She would run her small business from her basement while taking care of her …
Read More »60 People Attended Choir Rehearsal in Washington State, 45 Contracted Coronavirus & 2 Have Died
Officials in Washington state are saying that a choir rehearsal in Skagit County is responsible for at least 45 new cases of coronavirus and two deaths. The Skagit Valley Chorale held their weekly rehearsal at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church earlier this month, despite reports that COVID-19 was quickly spreading …
Read More »Shaq Criticized for Reportedly Skipping Too Many Papa John’s Board Meetings
Shaquille O’Neal [Twitter.com/SHAQ] Former NBA player and television commentator Shaquille O’Neal has skipped too many Papa John board meetings and shouldn’t be re-elected to the board says an investor advisory firm, according to Bloomberg. It was announced by Papa John’s last year that the NBA hall-of fame-center, sportscaster, and restaurateur, was joining the …
Read More »How Black-Owned Wineries Are Making Their Mark In The Industry
This weekend, Netflix released its new movie, Uncorked, following a young black man named Elijah and his journey to become a master wine sommelier. The film represents a cultural shift in an industry that has historically ignored the African American consumer. According to the Wine Market Council, African Americans represent …
Read More »Florida Megachurch Pastor Arrested for Holding 2 Large Sunday Services Defying “Safer At Home” Order
The pastor of a megachurch in Tampa Bay, Florida has been arrested after he broke the law by hosting not just one, but TWO packed out services on Sunday (Mar. 29), deliberately defying the law amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he decided Sunday night …
Read More »No One Asked Him To, but Donald Trump Insists U.S. Won't Be Paying for Harry and Meghan's Security
Photo: Chris Jackson (Getty Images), Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images) You know what America wants to know? Why Trump can’t give a straight answer to journalists about his response to the coronavirus crisis, why he hasn’t consistently instituted protocols consistent with the advice (and warnings) of medical experts, and why he …
Read More »Gabrielle Union Shares Adorable Bath Time Photos Of Kaavia
Gabrielle Union had Instagram getting baby fever after she gave followers a sneak peek into bath time with Kaavia James on Saturday (March 28). Union posted photos of her and Dwyane Wade’s adorable toddler as she played in the bubbles, captioning the photo “Bathtime Bliss.” The comments went crazy for …
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