Brian Brackeen, founder and former CEO of Kairos, was fired by his company’s board of directors in 2018. The successful entrepreneur raised $13 million for Kairos and garnered national attention for his groundbreaking facial recognition technology. But Brackeen’s refusal to sell his company’s technology to law enforcement may have led …
Read More »Hundreds of Cases Under Review After Retired LAPD Detective Calls Black Man N-Word and 'Monkey' After Car Crash
Screenshot: KCAL 9/ CBS Los Angeles In today’s episode of White People Gon’ Learn Ta’ Day, a retired Los Angeles police detective got himself caught on camera last week being racist AF toward a Black man after the two got into a minor car accident in Santa Clarita, Calif. Now, …
Read More »Saweetie Confirms Split With Quavo
Saweetie and Quavo’s relationship may have appeared picture-perfect, but behind closed doors, a different reality set in. Saweetie took to Twitter to confirm she and Quavo have called it quits. After roughly three years of dating, Saweetie finds solace for a new chapter she’s entering. “I’m single,” said the 27-year-old. …
Read More »Qualified Black Women are 58% Less Likely to Be Hired in Government Than White Men, According to New Report
According to a 2021 Diversity Report, Black women are less likely to be hired in government than white men. This new research from Govermentjobs.com analyzed over 17 million applications in 2018 and 2019. The data shows disparities throughout the hiring process, leading to qualified Black women being 58% less likely …
Read More »Tacoma Sheriff Claims Black Newspaper Carrier 'Threatened to Kill' Him, Recants Claim After More Than 40 Cops Rush to the Scene
Photo: Shi Yali (Shutterstock) White people in America can never truly appreciate the sheer frustration of constant racial profiling. They could never understand the degree of resentment and rage that accumulates inside Black people who can’t even go about the most regular-degular-ass business without looking suspicious to someone or being …
Read More »Tamika Mallory Speaks Out About Samaria Rice’s Claims
Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old who was shot by Cleveland police in November of 2014, has been calling out activists who she has perceived to be “clout chasing.” This week, she specifically addressed Tamika Mallory, who gave a speech at the Grammys during Lil Baby’s performance. …
Read More »Founders of ‘Black Card Revoked’ Turned Side Hustle Into a Multi-Million Dollar Gaming Business
Latesha Williams and Jay Bobo joined forces to create the foundation for the popular card game “Black Card Revoked” in 2015. Together with Jay Bobo’s mom, they have turned a basement side hustle into a multi-million dollar business that creates unique and memorable experiences for Black communities. “A big piece of …
Read More »Judge Denies Bid to Delay and Relocate Derek Chauvin Trial, Rules Evidence From 2019 George Floyd Arrest Admissible
People march near the Minnesota State Capitol to honor George Floyd on March 19, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. This morning Judge Peter Cahill rejected motions for change of venue and continuance by the defense of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing George Floyd last …
Read More »The Jackson's Revive Their Epic Records Catalog
The Jacksons’ music catalog gets revived with the release of a new remix and forthcoming expanded digital editions. Today (March 19), The group’s 1980 single “Can You Feel It” is remixed and released by producer/composer Greg Curtis. The track is executive produced by John McClain and engineered by Jon Nettlesbey. …
Read More »Jordyn Woods Responds, Karl-Anthony Towns Cheated
Jordyn Woods denies all allegations that her boyfriend and NBA player, Karl-Anthony Towns, cheated on her. According to US Magazine, the 23-year-old tweeted on Thursday (March 18). “So crazy how someone can make fake screenshots and send it to blogs and y’all believe it,” she said. The model and Minnesota …
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