The family of revolutionary Nelson Mandela is partnering with film and television producer Michael Sugar’s company “Sugar23” and ad agency DMA United to launch Mandela […]
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Nike Stocks Increase 2%, about $3 billion, after 4th of July Shoe Pulled
Nike generated $3 billion after controversy with former NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick—who is also the new face for the brand—to pull its “Air […]
Mississippi’s Label Ban on Plant-Based Products Sparks Lawsuits
A new law in Mississippi banning plant-based food providers from labeling their products with meat-related terms like “veggie burger” or “vegan hotdog” has sparked a […]
Ed Buck’s Victims’ Legal team has filed amended complaint in Civil Suit
In regards to the wrongful death lawsuit against Ed Buck, L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey and Deputy Craig Hum are making new claims. What […]
Philadelphia misspells street honoring Patti LaBelle
Philadelphia honored soul singer Patti LaBelle with her very own street earlier this week, but her name was misspelled. What We Know: A stretch of […]
Starbucks Under Fire for Tempe Location asking Officers to Leave
Starbucks has issued an apology after an employee asked six police officers in Tempe, AZ to leave one of its stores or move out the […]
‘Doorman Dick’ calls police on black man waiting for handicapped friend
On the 4th of July, Wesly Michel appeared to be waiting for a friend at a local condo unit building. What We Know: Wesly was […]
Kamala Harris announces $100B plan for black homeownership
Presidential hopeful and current Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) proposed a $100 billion federal program to help black people buy homes. What We Know: Harris appeared […]
Mississippi Man Denied Bail For Murder Charge of Pregnant Woman
Terrence Sample was denied bail for the two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping of Makayla Winston. What We Know: For the bail, […]
Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing after cabin fire
After a small fire broke out, a Virgin Atlantic flight made an emergency landing in Boston. What We Know: On Thursday, a Virgin Atlantic flight […]