Kenya Ward’s alleged crime occurred from January 2018 to April of this year A former information technology worker at North Carolina Central University has been accused of embezzling $900,000 from the school, officials said. Kenya M. Ward, 44, of Durham, is charged with one count of embezzlement of state property, according to an arrest warrant….
Forty-four percent of African-American entrepreneurs use their own money to fund their businesses, compared to 37 percent of white business owners. Some experts say self-funding a business has challenges. The main challenge is an entrepreneur’s limited funds. There are places to get outside funding for your business. Here are a few. Stock photo of Black business owner….
Film producer Ryan Coogler said they have shot all the scenes they can without Wright, who suffered an injury back in late August The filming for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has halted as star Letitia Wright remains in London after suffering an injury on set, according to multiple sources. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the…
Representation in the education space matters, and a historically Black university is putting the focus on ensuring that students at public schools see themselves reflected in their teachers. According to JBHE, North Carolina Central University recently unveiled a program designed to increase the representation of Black male teachers. Great program started at NC Central University!…
They say when you’re in a hole you should stop digging. Apparently, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t heard that one. Or he’s done his own “research” on how to get out of a hole. Rodgers was on his weekly guest spot on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, Nov. 5, to discuss contracting the…
Singer Usher’s nonprofit—Usher’s New Look—is on a mission to introduce youth to the different facets of financial literacy, and the organization will be able to advance its efforts thanks to a major boost. The Truist Foundation has awarded the nonprofit with a $500,000 endowment. .@Usher‘s Nonprofit Has Been Awarded A $500K Grant To Promote Financial…
Officers wrongfully jailed Al Copeland for drunk driving after he had a stroke behind the wheel When Al Copeland began experiencing stroke symptoms behind the wheel, he pulled over in the hopes that someone might come to his aid. The Black man, 64, was instead arrested for drunk driving by Boston police and jailed for…
Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus explained how different parts of the bill would help the Black community The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) reigned victorious following the House passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion “Build Back Better” plan on Friday. The plan, which is the largest public works bill since Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway…
When it comes to Gucci Mane, his wife Keyshia Ka’oir is going to always stick beside him. Based on their social media posts, it seems rare that the couple goes anywhere without each other. Even when the Atlanta rapper hits the stage, he doesn’t have backup dancers, but he does not need those because he…
Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty Disability rights activists mourning the loss of a friend and colleague want the airline industry to ensure mobility equipment, like wheelchairs, are appropriately cared for during travel. Engracia Figueroa passed away last week after several months of battling with United Airlines to replace her wheelchair. Figueroa’s wheelchair was damaged while traveling over the summer,…
