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Indianapolis Bank Accused of Redlining Against Black Residents In Federal Lawsuit Has Reached Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

December 31, 2021
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After allegations emerged that Old National Bank (ONB) has been redlining Black residents in Indianapolis, the 187-year-old bank agrees to an eight-digit settlement with the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI). The financial institution will pledge $30 million in loans and programs to help Blacks interested in purchasing a home qualify for mortgages. Wikipedia…

This is Meagan Good’s moment

December 31, 2021
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OPINION: The actress’ new show ‘Harlem’ shows the best is yet to come for Good—professionally and in life. I was searching for a new show to fall in love with when I stumbled upon Harlem, a show about four Black women striving to live their best lives in a changing uptown New York City. The…

Virginia AG sues town where police threatened Black Army lieutenant during stop

December 31, 2021
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The move comes after a months-long investigation into the racist police department Virginia’s attorney general is taking legal action against a small town’s police department that has long been accused of discrimination against Black residents. Attorney General Mark Herring filed the lawsuit Thursday against the Town of Windsor for violating the Virginia Human Rights Act…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slams LeBron James for his ‘uninformed’ COVID meme

December 31, 2021
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The Lakers legend condemned current Lakers megastar James for fueling conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines. Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar seemingly feels compelled to reprimand current Lakers star LeBron James over his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. James sparked outrage in the NBA world when he appeared to be hesitant to get the…

Shaquille O’Neal Raises $2 Million In Charity By Selling Animated NFTs of Himself

December 31, 2021
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Shaquille O’Neal is jumping on the new NFT bandwagon to do good deeds. The NBA legend recently partnered with The Notables to create unique images of himself and sell them. The proceeds from the NFT images of O’Neal will all go to his charity organization The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. The Notables is a platform designed…

8 Black New Year Traditions That Will Bring You Good Luck

December 31, 2021
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Source: Maca and Naca / Getty Can you believe it? 2022 is almost here! This year, Americans were delivered a number of unprecedented setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Americans, in particular, were among the communities that were drastically impacted by the disease, with a record number of Black workers losing their jobs, and…

‘That Transition Had Me Shook’: Tia Mowry’s Latest Fashion Post Leaves Fans Marveling Over Her Video Transitions

December 31, 2021
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Tia Mowry‘s editing skills became a topic of conversation on Dec. 27 after the actress uploaded a fashion video showcasing her potential outfit choices for 2022. In a post that was first shared on Instagram and later uploaded on TikTok, the 42-year-old started the recording wearing gray sweats and dancing along to Megan Thee Stallion’s…

Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted as ‘MIA’ by Florida Democrats as COVID-19 cases surge

December 31, 2021
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The Republican governor, who’s up for reelection in 2022, has not made a public appearance in Florida since Dec. 17. Democratic officials in Florida are calling out Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for being missing in action amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in his state. According to reports, Florida has shattered its record for new…

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero’s wife calls for U.S. intervention to free husband from prison

December 31, 2021
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Paul Rusesabagina was found guilty in September of terror-related offenses by a court in Rwanda. The wife of the man who inspired the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda is pleading with the United States for help getting her husband freed from prison. The Associated Press previously reported that Paul Rusesabagina was found guilty in September of…

OP-ED: Deion Sanders Is Wrong About ‘Payout Games For HBCUs

December 31, 2021
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Jackson State Tigers looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 18, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty HBCU football programs have always been one of the vital parts…