As Biden preps to take office Wednesday, Rep. Jamie Raskin says Congress can’t ‘let bygones be bygones’ just because Trump has left office The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump’s incitement of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol was “the…
Mogul Sean Combs has continually used his platform and resources to uplift marginalized communities. His latest efforts have been centered on empowering Black entrepreneurs. According to WWD, the Harlem native invested in Thirteen Lune; a platform designed to highlight beauty brands created by Black and brown founders. Thirteen Lune, the online beauty site selling Black…
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation. It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations. President Donald…
From the lack of access to capital to the biases that exist in the realm of business, when stepping into entrepreneurship women of color are often faced with barriers. Walker’s Legacy—a company centered on leveling the playing field when it comes to business ownership—is on a mission to change the narrative by investing in the…
There is no denying that “Ice Box” singer Omarion is just as smitten by his two children as fans are with him. As the singer shares more of his intimate moments as a father, fans can’t seem to help themselves from staring in shock at his strong family genes. A recent photo posted to social…
Airbnb is doing their part to weed out possible troublemakers On alert for potential agitators, Airbnb says it will review reservations in Lansing ahead of expected demonstrations at Michigan’s Capitol. The company may cancel bookings by anyone determined to be part of a hate group or anyone who may have come to the city with…
Black Americans are also 3.7 times more likely to be hospitalized with coronavirus Black Americans are reportedly receiving coronavirus vaccinations at strikingly lower rates in comparison to white Americans during the first few weeks of distribution, according to Kaiser Health News. Three percent of Americans have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine,…
Democratic Rep. Lou Correa says he contracted the virus prior to getting his second vaccine shot A California congressman contracted the coronavirus before he could get a second dose of vaccine that would have improved his immunity. Democratic Rep. Lou Correa announced Saturday he tested positive upon returning home from Washington, D.C., prompting him to…
Governors step up security to safeguard statehouses from politically motivated mob attacks like the one that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 The threat of extremist groups demonstrating at statehouses across the country prompted some governors to roll out a show of force and ramp up security Sunday, less than two weeks after…
In a statement, John Weaver says he is gay with a wife and kids, adding that he has been unable to ‘reconcile those two truths’ Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver stepped down from the anti-Trump Republican political action committee on Friday after admitting he sent “inappropriate” sexually-charged messages to multiple men and issuing an apology for…
