You would think that all co-working spaces have the same agenda to serve entrepreneurs, but I found out that is not true. As a member of WeWork Colony Square, I found that out real quick. I may need to find another place for my business. Places like The Gathering Spot & Tech Square are […]
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CBC Chair predicts Democratic victory because of Trump chaos
U. S. Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, has vowed to “bust our butts” to win back the House for a Democratic majority in the Nov. 6, 2018 election. “I think it’s a real possibility. For the first time since I’ve been in Congress I think it’s a real possibility,” he […]
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Michigan State students march for sexual assault survivors
Students at Michigan State, where former doctor Larry Nassar for years abused some of his sexual assault victims, rallied and marched Friday night in support of the survivors of sex abuse. Hundreds gathered at a campus landmark known as the Rock where they would hear speakers before marching to the university’s administration building. Michigan State […]
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Jemele Hill leaving ‘SportsCenter’ for ‘The Undefeated’
Jemele Hill is starting a new chapter. The ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor will be exiting the evening news hour to write for the Undefeated, the network’s sports culture website, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hill, who is one year into a four-year contract with ESPN, will act as chief correspondent and senior columnist for the site that describes itself as […]
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Cash v. Credit Card Debate: Which One Is Better?
The decision between using a credit card or cash can be a hard thing to do. There’s pros and cons with each, but it ultimately boils down to which one will benefit you the most financially. Many people advocate that credit cards are better because they are more convenient and are easily accessible. While others […]
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Seven marketable skills you’ve acquired from Black Twitter without realizing it
Twitter has been around now for over a decade, and it’s provided over 500 million users the platform to collaborate, share ideas, laughs, and promote businesses. But the introduction of Black Twitter took the use of the social media platform to a whole other level. Black Twitter has arguably evolved to become one of the […]
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Schumer: Deal reached to reopen government
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that he and Senate GOP leaders have reached a deal to reopen the government, and the chamber is on track to pass a plan to keep the government funded for three weeks. “We will vote today to reopen the government,” Schumer said on the Senate floor, saying he […]
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Report shows massive increase in anti-LGBTQ violence since Trump took office
The New York City Anti-Violence Project’s annual Crisis of Hate report shows a remarkable upsurge of hate-based killings of LGBTQ people. According to the report, an 86 percent increase in hate violence homicides in the U.S. last year makes 2017 the deadliest year yet for the LGBTQ community. The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, a coalition of […]
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During members-only meeting, Congressional Black Caucus plans protest of Trump at State of the Union
During a lengthy, members-only meeting on Capitol Hill on January 19, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) discussed various options to protest the current President of the United States. Their protest plans centered around the annual State of the Union address. President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address is scheduled for […]
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You can now find all the Black women running for office in 2018 in one place
Writer and author Luvvie Ajayi decided it was time to put together a database of Black women running for office in 2018 when she learned no such database existed. With the help of three other women – Sili Recio, Lucrecer Braxton, and Candace Jones – Luvvie created the database after combing through Twitter, Facebook, and other social […]
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Black unemployment is at a record low. But there’s a lot more to the story.
The unemployment rate for African American workers has never been lower — another sign of the strength of the economy. Still, at 6.8 percent, black unemployment remains well above the rate for white people, at 3.7 percent. That disparity is deeply rooted and a continuing cause of concern for economists and advocates. Take Columbia, Missouri. […]
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Why do Blacks allow the mainstream media to choose their leaders?
I am fond of saying, “weak people take strong positions on weak issues.” There is no better example of this than the embarrassing behavior of the weak Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Urban League (NUL). These groups have all feigned righteous indignation about […]
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Black Economic Forecast for 2018: Fight back with the Dollar and the Vote
Galvanizing people to spend money with Black-owned businesses, make deposits in Black-owned banks and voting for a mid-term election result that would cause Black Caucus members and Democrats to chair U. S. House and Senate Committees are the necessary keys to maximize Black economic growth this year, according to top financial experts. “The year 2018 […]
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Viola Davis’ powerful speech for Women of Color at the Women’s March
Viola Davis told attendees of the Women’s March in Los Angeles, California, to know that time’s up on overlooking women of color in mainstream feminist movements. The “How To Get Away With Murder” actress gave a powerful Saturday speech in which she began with a history lesson in Jim Crow laws and the black, Latinx and Native […]
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Senate-House divide on immigration in spotlight after shutdown fight
For veterans of immigration reform, it’s déja vu all over again. And it could spell another disappointment for lawmakers who have long sought a compromise on the issue. In the wake of the government shutdown, which Democrats in the Senate agreed to end in exchange for a vague commitment to debate immigration on the Senate […]