Sarah Culberson was adopted and raised by a white family in West Virginia and uncovered a rich history in her search for her birth family. Read More: Black mother falsely accused of kidnapping her adopted white son NBC News reported at the age of 28-years-old, Culberson began her search when …
Read More »Black Americans donate higher share of income than whites
In a 10-part series for Washington Post, Michelle Singletary authored examinations on common misconceptions involving race and inequality through her personal experience. She uncovered that Black Americans invest differently than white citizens and donate income to their communities. Read More: Top 10 things Black Americans need to know about the …
Read More »NBA player Moe Harkless partners with The Prisoner Wine Company for social justice
Former New York Knicks and current Miami Heat player Moe Harkless partnered with The Prisoner Wine Company to amplify social justice causes. Read More: NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns says seven family members have died from COVID Once the pandemic hit, Harkless gained free time to indulge in personal hobbies, one …
Read More »Can celebrities like Cardi B exist as both capitalists and philanthropists?
(Photo: Cardi B/Instagram) This past weekend in the corners of Twitter where nothing is off-limits to discussion, dissection or critique, two celebrities were criticized for how they chose to spend (or not spend) their money. In one corner was Cardi B who asked fans if she should spend $88,000 on …
Read More »US hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifies
America’s employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell to a still-high 6.7%, from 6.9% in October as many people stopped …
Read More »Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill-Johnson talks Black sexual health, plans for Biden era
For nearly a decade, Alexis McGill-Johnson has been involved with Planned Parenthood. She was named acting president and CEO in 2019, before being installed permanently in the seat in June of this year. In the years prior, she worked as a Planned Parenthood Federation of America board chair, Planned Parenthood …
Read More »US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless …
Read More »Halima Aden says she will no longer compromise religious beliefs for fashion
Model Halima Aden revealed she’s decided to step back from the fashion industry after taking time to reflect on her values. Aden posted a series of Instagram stories, where she opened up about the pressures of compromising her beliefs in the name of representation. Read More: Naomi Campbell lands Vogue …
Read More »Why Thanksgiving this year with family should be cancelled
As COVID-19 cases soar and hospitals become overwhelmed, it’s time for us to rethink one of our most sacred American traditions — Thanksgiving. Simply put, we’re headed in the wrong direction. And as the old adage says: Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t. 5 — The number of consecutive record …
Read More »United Airlines offers free rapid virus tests for select international flights
United Airlines has announced that it is providing free COVID-19 rapid testing for a limited time for passengers on select international flights. The Chicago-based airline revealed in a tweet last week that passengers on a London-bound flight from Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey were a part of …
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