Activists from the Louisville chapter of Black Lives Matter gathered on a virtual call Wednesday (September 23) to relay their demands of the city following yesterday’s announcement that the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor would not be charged with her death. First on the list of demands: to immediately …
Read More »Highlights From the Black Enterprise Women of Power Tech Summit
Hundreds of women were empowered with the tools, insight, and knowledge needed to thrive in various tech-driven industries at the BLACK ENTERPRISE inaugural Women of Power Tech virtual summit this week. The two-day digital conference included an all-star lineup of dynamic speakers, executives, and Silicon Valley leaders who opened up about their …
Read More »Black 4th Grader Suspended Over BB Gun in Virtual Classroom, Louisiana Attorney General Will Investigate
Photo: creo2 (Shutterstock) Louisiana’s attorney general has launched an investigation after a young Black child was suspended for having a BB gun in his bedroom while attending school virtually. CBS News reports that Attorney General Jeff Landry announced the investigation in a statement released on Friday. In his statement, Landry …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: The Fight to Replace RBG
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. The Fight to Replace RBG GETTY / THE ATLANTIC The first Saturday of fall will bring …
Read More »Trump Calls Daniel Cameron A ‘Star’
During a press conference on Wednesday (September 23), Kentucky’s Attorney General announced that none of the officers who killed Breonna Taylor will be charged with her death, and only one officer will face charges for shooting into a neighbor’s apartment on the night of the raid that resulted in the …
Read More »Former LAPD Sergeant on Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron: ‘He Is Skinfolk, Not Kinfolk’
After the announcement that the Kentucky police officers who shot EMT worker Breonna Taylor won’t be directly charged for her death, protesters have taken to the streets and social media to voice outrage about the ruling. Former LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey has also criticized Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for …
Read More »Doc Rivers, NBA Offer Help After Troubling Photo of Former NBA Player Delonte West Surfaces Online
Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA game against of the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on December 21, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen (Getty Images) The Delonte West story is defined by both triumph and tragedy. Prior to becoming an NBA player, the …
Read More »The Books Briefing: The Lives Behind the Legal Decisions
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday, attracted a fandom like no Supreme Court justice before her. Halloween costumes, Tumblr accounts, films (such as On the Basis of Sex), and books (including Notorious RBG) cemented her cult of personality. For such a rule-following legal figure (carefully rendered by Jane Sherron …
Read More »How TDE Is Stepping Into The Esports World
Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is getting involved in the esports world as an investor. According to a Wednesday (September 23) press release, ReKTGlobal, the global esports, business authority and parent company of pro esports organizations Rogue and London Royal Ravens announced Tiffith will be joining the ownership team. “Anthony is …
Read More »Black Women Tech Leaders Share How They Defied the Odds and How You Can, Too
Day two of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s inaugural Women of Power Tech virtual summit was just as invigorating as the first! A number of dynamic leaders shared insights and perspectives about how they scaled their way to the top of the tech industry in a variety of sessions, panels, and workshops. Hosted by Ally, the …
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