Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
Photo: Stephen Maturen (Getty Images) According to Herbert Washington, a former Oakland Athletics player and current owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises, the fast-food company known for its golden arches is limiting the ability of Black owners like himself to profitably operate their restaurants. Washington made the allegation in a civil …
Read More »The 1970s Black Utopian City That Became a Modern Ghost Town
That’s unfortunate. The history of Soul City is worth remembering as the country continues to grapple with the legacy of segregation and slavery. McKissick’s unrealized dream offers a window into the struggle for racial equality and the many forces—social, political, and economic—that continue to stand in the way. A lawyer …
Read More »Black Creatives Drop Gems On Creating A Legacy!
Having an open dialog amongst Black creatives is extremely important to further the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the fashion, music, and entertainment industries. In hopes of facilitating that conversation, Coach recently created a weekly YouTube series titled— “Coach Conversations”— to bring together some of your favorite people to …
Read More »You Could Win Up To $50,000 For Your Small Business
Running a small business isn’t easy, but you’ve always stayed focused on moving forward. Now you have a chance to win up to $50,000 to help you go further. The 2021 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is now open—and 12 winners will be awarded a total of over $250,000. So …
Read More »The Best Amazon Deals of the Day
Image: Amazon Top Pick: SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC Card | $45 Amazon sells pretty much everything and often has the best prices around, including on gadgets, kitchen devices, video games, and quite a bit more. Problem is, with so many things on offer, how do you find the best deals? Just …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: What’s Next for Trumpism?
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 this delivered to your inbox. GETTY / THE ATLANTIC Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial provided little closure. “If you looked to …
Read More »Black Ballerina’s Reaction To New Shoes Will Make Your Day
Kira Robinson’s reaction to receiving ballerina shoes that match her brown skin went viral, and could possibly invoke big change in the ballet accessory business. The 18-year-old freshman ballet major at the University of Oklahoma recently went on TikTok and posted a video of her unboxing and trying on new …
Read More »Save Money on Your Monthly Phone Bill With This $9/Month Plan from Tello
Major phone carriers dominate the airways but that doesn’t mean that they’re cutting you the best deal. The average cost of a cell phone plan is $113 – a month. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars each month to maintain service, you’ll save a pretty penny by switching to Tello …
Read More »As Coronavirus Cases Drop, Elementary Schools in Los Angeles County Are Set to Return to In-Person Learning
Photo: Drazen Zigic (Shutterstock) As coronavirus cases slowly decline, elementary schools have received authorization to reopen in Los Angeles County. According to NBC News, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has said that case numbers are set to reach 25 for every 100,000 people, which is the threshold …
Read More »Life Is Tough for Teenage Parasites
Against these impossible odds, a graduate student named Lauren Dykman thinks she’s nearly figured it out. “This is a fishsicle,” Dykman announces over a Zoom call in September from her dissection station in a laboratory at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. She squeezes what looks like a tiny …
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