The City Council in Columbus, Ohio voted on Monday (October 26) to pay $475,000 to an African-American police officer. The settlement comes after a 28-year veteran of the department said he faced retaliation for reporting racism and other misconduct by a superior. Karl Shaw is not alone in saying he …
Read More »The presidential election is just a week away as voters are already lining up around the country to place their early ballots in what is being billed as one of the most important, if not, the most important presidential election. The battle to run the United States is between current …
Read More »Photo: Quang Ho (Shutterstock) A postal worker in Kentucky was hit with federal charges after it was found he allegedly dumped a large amount of mail in the dumpster, including over 100 absentee ballots. CBS News reports that U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman announced on Monday that DeShawn Bojgere, a 30-year-old …
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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. SHUTTERSTOCK / THE ATLANTIC Stimulus talks remain in a months-long stall, but one segment of America …
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The Qai Qai doll began to get tons of buzz after Sernea Williams gave the doll to her daughter Olympia Ohanian and created an Instagram account. Over 157,000 followers later, the doll is now available at Amazon.com. On Oct. 15, Williams announced the news on Instagram, “When we first opened …
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Tens of thousands of former felons in Florida will be able to cast their ballots this election. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition says they were able to raise $27 million and restore the voting rights of nearly 40,000 people. Michael Jalazo of People Empowering and Restoring Communities said former felons …
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Earlier this month, Cardi B shared a photo of her collection of 23 Hermés Birkin bags. The luxury handbags are very hard to come by, so her picture went viral with people noting how popular the bags will become. But, this week, after seeing one particularly racist comment about her …
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Tristan Walker is living every Black entrepreneur’s dream. In 2013, at just 31, a year after leaving his corporate job in tech, he founded Walker & Co. Brands. It now includes both men’s grooming line Bevel and women’s haircare line Form, but it all started with his frustration about the …
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Booker’s opponent in his upcoming collection is Rik Mehta, a biotech entrepreneur. Though Booker is the predicted winner, he has decided to utilize his ties in the entertainment industry and use this event to continue raising funds for the election. Deadline reports that the Center for Responsive Politics says Booker …
Read More »Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, left, and Built to Last host Elaine Welteroth.Image: American Express Buying Black may be more on-trend than ever, but how do we celebrate and sustain Black businesses to ensure they’re built to last? A new video podcast series by American Express aims to do exactly …
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