by Daniel Johnson March 23, 2024 The move by the Virginia State Legislature comes after a 2023 investigative media series traced how universities across the country have been responsible for uprooting Black families and families of color. On March 16, the Virginia State Legislature agreed to a state budget that …
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Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella is trying to remain optimistic as she gears up for her second round of chemotherapy. According to People, Isabella Strahan has been chronicling her health journey in a YouTube series she started after having emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, the most …
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by Sharelle Burt March 23, 2024 She admitted to lying about her own kidnapping in 2023. Carlee Russell has pleaded guilty and ordered to pay close to $18,000 in restitution fees after lying about her own kidnapping in 2023. The Alabama native appeared in court on March 21 and was …
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by Rafael Pena February 16, 2024 Miami has a new addition to its tech ecosystem: The Source. Downtown Miami welcomed a new addition to its tech ecosystem Feb. 15 with the grand opening of The Source, a Black-owned tech center, according to the Miami Herald. The project was led by …
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Photo: Jon Kopaloff (Getty Images) If you look up the term multi-hyphenate entertainer in the dictionary, you’ll see a photo of the absolute badass Queen Latifah. From the moment she burst on the scene with her generation-defining anthem “Ladies First,” we knew she was special. She followed that up with …
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Goldman Sachs is nixing a 2018 diversity initiative after reportedly fulfilling its goal of investing $1 billion in diverse-led businesses. The leading investment bank’s decision to discontinue Launch With GS coincides with increased attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion measures. According to Fortune, then-chief strategy officer Stephanie Cohen shared in …
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Join Atlantic editors Jane Yong Kim, Gal Beckerman, and Ellen Cushing in conversation with executive editor Adrienne LaFrance for a discussion of “The Great American Novels,” an ambitious new editorial project from The Atlantic. The conversation will take place at The Strand in New York (828 Broadway) on Wednesday, April …
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Four years after his tragic death, basketball fans and non-fans alike continue to honor and reflect on the impacts of Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Throughout his legendary career, Bryant acquired a number of accomplishments, including five NBA championship rings. Since his passing, fans have especially cherished any memorabilia honoring the basketball …
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by Daniel Johnson March 23, 2024 At least six people are dead and five wounded after multiple shootings occurred in the Atlanta area since March 21. At least six people are dead and five wounded after multiple shootings occurred in the Atlanta area since March 21. As Atlanta News First …
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by Selena Hill February 21, 2024 Jaia Thomas, Esq., founder and CEO of Diverse Representation, highlighted the achievements of Black sports professionals and need for more diversity in the industry A record-breaking 123.7 million people tuned into Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, watching the Kansas City Chiefs secure their …
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