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Local Pastors Join Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware In Urging Governor Carney for Racial Breakdown in State Coronavirus Cases
Communities of Color that are most vulnerable to COVID-19 need a comprehensive response plan to the disease in Delaware
As of today, Delaware is one of many states that has yet to release demographic data on the race or ethnicity of people who've tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Market Crash of ‘07 Prepared Black Brokerage To Thrive Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Less than 5% of financial small businesses are Black owned; Phoenix Mortgage Company shows economic success during tough times
Black-owned Phoenix Mortgage Specialist, Inc. is thriving in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Washington Post, the economic downturn has permanently shut down more than 100,000 small businesses.
D.L. Hughley and Friends to Headline First-Ever Virtual Comedy Show, ‘CEEK VR presents The Laugh Experience’
Comedy’s biggest names come together for a first-of-its-kind, livestream comedy festival, “CEEK VR presents: The Laugh Experience.” The star-studded series kicks off and will be live streamed online and in VR on Friday, May 1st, at 9:00 p.m. EST exclusively on CEEK.com and on the CEEK VR app (available in the App Store and Google Play) with sets from D.L. Hughley, Chris Spencer and more. To create an account, visit www.ceek.com to register.
As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing
As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.
Multiple Senate Bills Introduced to Support Small Business, but need to move faster
We will need all these fixes and other programs to fill gaps to support the economy
On the introduction of the Paycheck Security Act and many bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program fixes yesterday, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance Amanda Ballantyne had this to say:
Statement on the Shooting Death of Pamela Turner by a Baytown Police Officer
Jackson Lee: “I stand with the family of Pamela Turner. We must get to the truth, the facts and we will not relent until justice is served. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Turner’s death are shocking and I demand a state and federal inquiry into her death. First, what predicate did the officer involved have in detaining Ms. Turner? Why were no efforts made to deescalate the controversy so that it did not end in a loss of life? And, if Ms. Turner was known to law enforcement in prior dealings, did they not also know about her mental state? In recent months, we have seen too many instances of these types of killings.”
Restoration Community Outreach Presents The Second Annual Turkey Swap
The Super Lawyer (Reginald Greene), Radio One, D & K Suit City team up to support Restoration Community Outreach with this year’s Turkey Swap
On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 Restoration Community Outreach (RCO) in collaboration with Reginald Greene, ESQ (The Super Lawyer), Radio One, and D & K Suit City, will host the 2nd Annual Turkey Swap.
Trump Announces Former Thurgood Marshall College Fund President Johnny Taylor, Jr. As Chairman Of His HBCU Advisory Board
President Trump has made it a point to talk about his commitment to prioritizing HBCUs and their initiatives, and last year, he appointed lawyer and former NFL player Jonathan Holifield to the position of executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
11 GM Sites Achieve Conservation Certification
As General Motors continues scaling its efforts to restore, protect and promote biodiversity, 11 more sites have earned Conservation Certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council. The company is using its land, resources and partnerships to help address pressing global biodiversity issues.
AHF Presents Free World AIDS Day Concert Featuring Sheila E., Yandel and Becky G.
Miami concert on Friday, December 1st at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater will be co-hosted by Puerto Rican Comedian Aida Rodriquez.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day and in celebration of its 30th Anniversary, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, will host a free concert event hosted by comedian Aida Rodriquez and featuring Grammy-nominated artist and actress Sheila E., Latin Grammy Award-winning reggaeton artist Yandel and hot, new singer-songwriter Becky G on Friday, December 1st at Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater, located at 301 Biscayne Blvd.
Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for CODA
“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021
“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021
Production for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Officially Begins
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has officially begun production in Atlanta at Pinewood Studios, according to Marvel boss Kevin Feige. Speaking to Variety, Feige addressed the emotional difficulty of making the film without the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in August of last year.
Influential Black women amplify need for health equity amid COVID-19
American Heart Association announces EmPOWERED to Serve™ Black Women and Well-Being Roundtable in partnership with Divine Nine Sororities and The Links, Inc.
In appreciation of Black History Month and American Heart Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is bringing together some of the most influential Black women in the country to address the prevalent health disparities affecting Black women, the global COVD-19 pandemic and its disproportionate effect on minority communities, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond
Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Comerica Bank Selected as a 2021 Leaders in Financial Education Award Winner by the Texas Bankers Foundation
Comerica Bank has been selected as one of four Leaders in Financial Education Award (LiFE) winners by the Texas Bankers Foundation. The bank was recently honored at the Texas Bankers Association’s 136th Annual Convention in Austin during a special awards luncheon on August 26.
March On Washington 2021 Focuses on Voting Rights
“Fifty-eight years after the #MarchOnWashington, Americans are marching again today for our democracy. With state laws disenfranchising voters and making it harder to vote, we need the Senate to pass the For the People Act and the House-passed John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!” wrote House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on social media.
2022 Pepsi National Battle Of The Bands Presented By Toyota Announces Event Date, Tickets & Bands
Earlier today event organizers for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota announced that this year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium and will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST. This announcement also revealed the highly anticipated marching band lineup and marks the beginning of the event’s discounted ticket pre-sale window.
Red Cross honors community heroes during annual Red Cross Month celebration in March
Celebrate by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 23; giving blood; or volunteering
“Communities are at their best when there are people helping people,” said American Red Cross volunteer David Guth. “Throughout the year the Red Cross provides people an opportunity to make a difference- whether that be in responding to a disaster, donating blood or providing a financial donation- we can make a difference in our local communities by being a part.”
Living With Pride: Margaret Walker Center kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with an eye-opening exhibit centering on Southern Black queer stories
The Margaret Walker Center kicked off LGBTQ+ Pride month with an exhibit unveiling honoring the stories of Black queer individuals who navigated the difficult terrains of sexuality while growing up in the South. Collecting the unique perspectives of young Black men who have both triumphed and struggled in the pursuit of peace, this project presented a series of oral interviews with participants that allow the audience to gain an understanding that may have once been clouded by preconceived notions.
Rihanna Is Now The Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire After Kylie Jenner's Rein
Find out where Kylie Jenner, who held that title in 2019, now stands.
At 34, Rihanna is the youngest person on Forbes' 2022 list of self-made female billionaires in the United States.
