The program is part of PepsiCo’s $400 million commitment to supporting Black communities The National Urban League (NUL) and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the first group of Black-owned restaurants selected to receive a portion of $10 million through a joint grant program called the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. The program is part of PepsiCo’s…
The Arkansas Department of Health on Sunday reported 1,984 new cases for a total of 388,436 since the pandemic began Some doctors and nurses in Arkansas say they are dealing with burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder after more than a year of battling the coronavirus pandemic, including a new wave of cases with younger patients. …
Rental assistance can go toward past-due rent and utility fees Louisiana received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal cash to assist renters struggling with job losses and slashed paychecks because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the aid has been slow to reach tenants and landlords. Across two federal relief packages from Congress, Louisiana is…
HoodCelebrityy‘s music mission goes beyond relying on dropping songs with inane-yet-catchy hooks over dope beats. With tracks like “So Pretty,” “Walking Trophy,” and “Island Girls,” she’s here to spread good vibes and remind women of their inner strength and power through her music as well. HoodCelebrityy. (Photo: @hoodcelebrityy/Instagram) The Jamaica-born, New York-raised dancehall artist, born…
Chanté Burkett, whose tumor has now been successfully removed, is calling for others to self-advocate in medical situations When lifestyle blogger Chanté Burkett began experiencing “severe pelvic pain” along with vomiting and a “semi-hard” abdominal area in December 2020, she made three separate visits to her primary care physician who dismissed her pain each time…
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady urged people to get vaccinated Chicago’s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady urged people to get vaccinated and to wear masks indoors,…
“I’m never going to be fully supported in the Black house,” said the television star Alfonso Ribeiro cemented his place in sitcom history with his portrayal of the preppy, sweater vest-wearing, Tom Jones-loving character Carlton Banks on the hit 90s series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air starring Will Smith as himself. A central element of…
The NBA star carried the Larry O’Brien Trophy with him at Athens International Airport Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday. The NBA star carried the Larry O’Brien Trophy with him at Athens International Airport and said he hopes to win more titles with the Milwaukee Bucks….
Attorney Tiffany P. Cunningham made history earlier this week as the first Black judge in U.S. history for the Federal Circuit, a federal appeals court. According to a press release from Bloomberg Law, on Monday, July 19, the U.S. Senate confirmed Cunningham’s position with a Senate vote of 63-33. With the addition of Cunningham, the…
Yulimar Rojas breaks Olympic record in first round of Sunday’s final Yulimar Rojas didn’t even need to look for validation. The runway, the take off, the way she hit the sand — it all felt so good she somehow knew she’d sealed her Olympic gold medal in the women’s triple jump with a world record….
