EXCLUSIVE: Barriers to homeownership for African Americans are higher than ever. One real estate professional is committed to making a difference The racial wealth gap in America continues to put homeownership out of reach for many African Americans. Realtors like agent Sunny Jones understand how intimidating the process can be. She helps guide prospective first-time…
As part of the agreement, USPS will meet with NAACP officials before national primary and general elections through 2028. The United States Postal Service has reached an agreement with the NAACP on a lawsuit related to mail-in ballots for the 2020 presidential election. The civil rights organization filed the lawsuit last year over mail delays…
Sen. Joe Manchin reportedly claimed parents would use payments to buy drugs, but poor families use funds to cover food, shelter and other necessities, says report. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has reportedly expressed reservations about child tax credit payments, claiming the money would go to buy drugs and not to assist children. But, as…
The U.S. Marshals Service won’t provide a full-time security detail to the first Black U.S. attorney confirmed to that post in Massachusetts, leaving her without that federal protection although she’s receiving escalating death threats. The Senate confirmed Rachael Rollins to the post earlier this month. During the confirmation, Republicans characterized Rollins as a pro-criminal prosecutor…
Ray J isn’t letting anyone walk all over him when it comes to his business. The R&B singer uploaded a video on Dec. 20 where he ranted about not tolerating racism. The message was somewhat cryptic, with Ray J never mentioning who was actually being racist toward him, nor did he specify what the incident…
A sign stands outside of a McDonald’s restaurant on February 9, 2009, in San Francisco. | Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty McDonald’s is set to shell out $33.5 million to a Black owner of multiple Mickey D’s franchises to settle a lawsuit accusing the corporation of discriminating against its Black branch owners. According to the…
Drake no longer has to worry about dishing out billions of dollars to a woman who was once arrested for trespassing at his California home. A judge tossed out the massive claim, citing that Mesha Collins failed to present evidence to support her claims against the Grammy winner. In a Dec. 17 ruling obtained by…
Kenya-born Kingori is also one of the youngest women to receive a full Oxford University professorship in its 925-year history. Kenya native Patricia Kingori has made history as the youngest Black woman to receive tenure at Oxford University. Kingori, a sociologist who has been with the prestigious British university for eight years, was appointed at…
Black e-commerce is venturing into virtual reality with the first-ever Black Virtual Mall. Created by serial entrepreneur and native of Brooklyn, New York, Alquincia “Akanundrum” Selolwane, the virtual mall is mirrored after the traditional mall experience full of shops, a food court, and even entertainment like a movie theater. But unlike brick-and-mortar malls, which have…
These days there are more options for a woman’s menstrual cycle needs than ever. So what’s a girl to choose? By a certain age, most women are familiar with tampons or pads. These days, there are even more options for a woman’s menstrual cycle needs. From tampons and pads to menstrual cups, discs and period…
