Beyond the Rhetoric: It is Time to get Real about Black Business
It dawned upon me back in 1992, that there was no sincere movement or interest in developing Black owned businesses. Even though Booker T. Washington wrote books about it there was no sincere movement to push forward the thought and reality of “BLACK BUSINESS”.
A 'cozy night,' Roasting Chicken and a Royal Proposal
Meghan Markle barely let Prince Harry finish proposing. It was a "cozy night" earlier this month at the couple's Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace and the pair were roasting a chicken, the American actor said. Or trying to roast a chicken, Harry said, correcting her.
How These Millennials Are Fighting for Your Holiday Dollars
As people tackle their holiday shopping lists, companies are competing for their dollars. The Millennial founders of three companies, Away, Glossier and Harry's, shared their tips for keeping their brands relevant during the holiday season.
Why the Massacre of Muslims in Sinai Was Too Extreme for al Qaeda
It is unusual for militant Islamists to condemn terror attacks against "non-believers," but so grotesque was last Friday's onslaught in Egypt that several extremist groups have threatened revenge against its perpetrators.
Breitbart Editor Cites Ringo Starr Song in Defense of Roy Moore
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo clashed with a top editor at the far-right news website Breitbart on Monday after the writer defended Alabama Senate GOP candidate Roy Moore by citing Ringo Starr's hit cover of the the song "You're Sixteen."
Facebook Is Rolling Out AI-based Suicide Prevention Effort
Facebook is expanding its automated efforts to prevent suicide. The company said on Monday it is now using artificial intelligence to identify posts, videos, and Facebook Live streams containing suicidal thoughts. It will also use the technology to prioritize the order its team reviews posts.
Tumblr Founder David Karp to Step Down
Tumblr's founder is signing off. David Karp told Tumblr staff Monday that he will leave the company at the end of this year, capping off a decade in which he grew the service into one of the leading social networks only to let it be subsumed by a series of corporations.
Trump Makes 'Pocahontas' Crack at Event Honoring Navajo Code Talkers
President Donald Trump, during an event at the White House honoring Navajo code talkers Monday, referenced his nickname for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Pocahontas," a label he has long used about the Massachusetts Democrat.
Al Franken Wants You to Know He's Very Sorry. Even If It's Not Clear What He's Sorry For.
On Monday afternoon, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized. "I know that I've let a lot of people down, people of Minnesota, my colleagues, my staff, my supporters, and everyone who has counted on me to be a champion for women," he said. "To all of you, I just want to again say that I am sorry."
This Is How Long It Takes to Sell a House
Three weeks. That's how long it takes to sell a home these days, according to the National Association of Realtors. Five years ago, the median number of days on market was 11 weeks.
US Charges 3 Chinese Nationals with Hacking, Stealing Intellectual Property From Companies
The Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment against three Chinese nationals in connection with cyberhacks and the alleged theft of intellectual property of three companies, according to US officials briefed on the investigation.
THIS WAY FORWARD: Community-Based Solutions for the African-American Childbirth Crisis
Kyira “Kira” Dixon Johnson and her husband Charles seemed to have it all: a healthy baby boy, flourishing entrepreneurial careers, and vibrant health. Which is why no one could have predicted that 24 hours after welcoming their second son into the world, Kyira would be dead.
A Special Buy Black Friday: 9 Black Women-Owned Businesses To Patronize On Black Friday
If you’re doing that Black Friday thing, consider supporting these and other black-owned businesses with your dollars!
Now that the holidays are upon us, it’s time to go shopping. While we may swear that we’re going to spend less money this year–on ourselves and others– that rarely happens.
Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Honored by Princeton University with Dedication of Morrison Hall
Princeton University showed respect and honor to author Toni Morrison by dedicating Morrison Hall on Friday, Nov. 17. Morrison – who in 1993 became the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature – is the Emeritus Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities at the university. The building dedication took place after Morrison’s keynote address at the Princeton and Slavery Project Symposium.
UNCF Report Shows HBCUs Positive, Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on U.S. Economy
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a new report on the economic impact historically Black colleges and universities have on the nation’s economy. The study prepared by the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth, found that the nation’s HBCUs contribute nearly $15 billion to the nation’s economy.
NYT: Trump Questions Authenticity of 'Access Hollywood' Tape
President Donald Trump has questioned the authenticity of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape in which he bragged about being able to grope women, The New York Times reported over the weekend, despite the fact that Trump immediately apologized for his remarks when the video surfaced.
Bangladesh-Myanmar Agreement On Rohingya Refugees Revealed
Details have been revealed of the agreement between Myanmar and Bangladesh to repatriate potentially hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to their homes in Rakhine State.
Ban the term 'fake news'
When we use the term "fake news" it is not only self-defeating, it oversimplifies a very complex problem.
Formula E: 'You never know what's going to happen'
Goodbye Formula One, hello Formula E ... As Lewis Hamilton and co. head off for a well-earned break, F1's electric cousins are gearing up for another action-packed eight months of all-electric racing.
Richard Branson Says He Does Not Remember Alleged Sexual Assault
Richard Branson says he has no recollection of an episode at his Caribbean home in 2010 that led a woman to accuse him of sexual assault.
