According to a study published this week, the number of African Americans who make up corporate America is quite faint compared to other demographics. What […]
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New Jersey Approves Hair Discrimination Bill
New Jersey became the third state this year to pass a bill inspired by the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on the style or […]
Valerie Jarrett Joins The Innocence Project’s Board Of Directors
The Innocence Project announced that Valerie B. Jarrett has joined its Board of Directors. What We Know: Valerie B. Jarrett is a Senior Distinguished Fellow […]
Muhammad Appears In Top 10 Baby Names List
For the first time in US history, Muhammad is one of the top 10 most popular baby names for boys. What We Know: According to […]
U.S Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Kentucky Abortion Law
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the American Civil Liberties Union that challenged a Kentucky Law which mandated doctors to perform ultrasounds and show […]
New Orleans shuts off computers after cyberattack, following two big incidents in Louisiana this year
A series of widespread cyberattacks across Louisiana, which led to two statewide emergency declarations this year, have made their way to New Orleans, the state’s […]
5 People Charged in New Jersey in $722 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
Five men were charged in New Jersey in connection to a lucrative cryptocurrency scheme. What We Know: Five men were charged in connection with what […]
Richmond Gets New Soaring Statue with Dreadlocks
A statue depicting an African-American man with dreads riding a horse is now standing tall in Richmond, Virginia. What We Know: A massive bronze sculpture […]
Company Surprises it’s 198 Employees with $10M Holiday Bonus
A Maryland company surprised its 198 employees with a $10 million holiday bonus on December 7, 2019. What We Know: The company’s founder and chairman, […]
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Watch: Lifetime Premieres Trailer for ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’ [Video]
LIfetime plans to start the new year with a bang. ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’ is a new six-hour documentary will air over three […]