August 30 marks seven years since Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. Union is celebrating their marriage on social media. Union, 48, posted footage of their wedding with the caption, “Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now. 7 years and a lifetime to go. My best friend, the coolest homie, mentor and inspiration, …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Why Hurricane Ida Caught America Off Guard
Hurricane Ida gave little warning before slamming into the Louisiana coast. Future hurricanes could do the same. Scott Olson / Getty Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get …
Read More »Van Jones Addresses Rumors He’s Dating Kim Kardashian
For years, word on the street has been that Van Jones was dating Kim Kardashian. It’s unknown how these rumors started but the 52-year-old is now shutting them down. Jones told Page Six at the reopening of Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club on Saturday, Aug. 28, “I never made any comments about …
Read More »Survey: Nearly One In Three Black Americans Reconsidering When They Will Retire Amid COVID Concerns
A new survey from the SOA Research Institute, the research arm of the Society of Actuaries, breaks down the uneven financial impact of the crisis on race/ethnic groups. It included feedback from 520 African Americans. People were asked several questions, including what their retirement concerns are, how they supported their families …
Read More »Georgia Bureau of Investigation Launches Probe Into Brutal Arrest of Black Man
Have we screamed defund the police loud enough yet? No? Well, continue reading for another case of Why Defunding is the Next Step for America’s Police Brutality Problem. Last week, Pernell Harris, a 29-year-old Black man, was tased and beaten by Coffee County police officers for resisting arrest in Douglas, …
Read More »The New Puritans
“It was no great distance, in those days, from the prison-door to the market-place. Measured by the prisoner’s experience, however, it might be reckoned a journey of some length.” So begins the tale of Hester Prynne, as recounted in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most famous novel, The Scarlet Letter. As readers of …
Read More »‘RHOA’ Stars Show Support For NeNe Leakes
Yesterday (August 29), Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes revealed her 67-year-old husband Gregg Leakes is losing his battle against cancer. She is now receiving love from former and current cast members of the reality show. According to Page Six, Kenya Moore wrote on her Instagram Story today (August …
Read More »‘Candyman’ Makes History For Black Women Directors
Candyman was a huge success in its opening weekend, landing in the top spot in the U.S. market after grossing an estimated $22.3 million, IndieWire reported, making Nia DaCosta the first Black woman director to debut at No.1. This is an historic milestone that two other Black women came close …
Read More »Black Company Raises $6.1 Million For New Social Livestream App For Traders and Financial Content Creators
Calling itself a social live stream and immersive chat platform for traders and financial content creators, Trading.TV has raised $6.1 million in seed funding. The company, led by founder and CEO Tobias Heaslip, swears it is the first and only fintech platform built for the creator economy. According to a news …
Read More »Whoopi Goldberg’s Company Sued For $50M
Whoopi Goldberg’s company Whoopi Inc. is being sued for $50 million in a New Jersey development dispute. According to the New York Post, a lawsuit claims that the actress’ company is allegedly accused of helping to remove a longtime developer in the Northeastern state to help rebuild downtown West Orange, …
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