EXCLUSIVE: After fighting off misinformation and threats over confusion about his organization, CEO of Robin Hood Wes Moore is on a mission to end the racial wealth gap Since the controversy surrounding the inflation of GameStop stocks, the financial world has been in damage control mode trying to grapple with scandals at Robinhood. But, while…
The research says 74% of Black Americans are making changes in how they spend and save Black Americans are changing the way the use money. A new study by the Lincoln Financial Group has shown that Black Americans were among those impacted the most by the pandemic and now they are rethinking their spending habits….
The National Museum of African American History and Culture isn’t doing enough to “honor” Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to a group of Black Republican lawmakers in Congress. Led by freshman Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, the group is challenging the museum to highlight Thomas in a more prominent way. In a letter sent…
The report is the latest effort of a commission empaneled by Gov. Northam, which began in 2019 with an examination of racist laws that — though long unenforced — had remained on the books Virginia needs sweeping changes to its schools, housing laws, criminal justice system and other areas of policy to remedy the legacy…
Source: Getty Images / Getty The ongoing conversation around acknowledging the contributions of Black artists who remain muted in white spaces spurred up again with the announcement of the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Eight nominees this year are Black artists which include: Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Fela Kuti, LL…
Loius Vuitton recently found itself at the center of controversy after it was discovered that the brand was selling a sweater supposedly designed after the Jamaican flag, except that it had the incorrect colors. The $1,366 men’s Jamaican Stripe Jumper pullover’s product description originally read, “With striped design inspired by Caribbean island’s national flag.” Jamaican Stripe…
Evelyn Lozada kicked off the Feb. 9 season 9 premiere of “Basketball Wives” by talking about fearing for her safety following the backlash from Ogom “O.G.” Chijindu’s colorism comments during season 8. Lozada discussed the situation with “BBW” newbie Feby Torres while they were hanging out in Lozada’s home. The mother of two mentioned she…
Berry said she has been paying child support for a decade now Halle Berry has been making time to set her fans straight about her love life this week. Wednesday, during a deep dive into her comments section, she clapped back at an internet troll while also sharing what she really feels about the child…
District Attorney Fani WIllis sent a letter to multiple state officials to request documents relevant to an investigation be preserved. The newly elected Fulton County District Attorney has moved to open an investigation into a phone call former president Donald Trump made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in an alleged attempt to change…
The company’s board includes ‘top talent’ from Ava DuVernay to Omar Johnson of Beats by Dre Fresh off of his new Snapchat docuseries, Colin Kaepernick’s acquisition company is seeking to raise $250 million in its “initial public offering.” Colin Kaepernick is, of course, no stranger to social justice. While still unsigned to any team on…
