Source: Jeff Hutchens / Getty Rep. John Lewis, the iconic civil rights pioneer who went on to become one of the most powerful men in Congress, has died, according to reports. He was 80 years old. Civil rights icon and…
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Black Engineer Creates Digital Traffic Gloves to Improve Pedestrian and Traffic Control Safety
Meet Kabiru Atta, inventor of the Digital Traffic Glove, a reflective glove with lighting and message display that helps traffic controllers effectively alert approaching drivers.Kabiruh, an IT & Cyber Security expert from Nigeria with over 15 years industry experience, created…
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‘Praying for Her’: Tamar Braxton Hospitalized After Possible Suicide Attempt, Fans Send Positive Messages
Tamar Braxton is reportedly in stable condition, but still unconscious in a hospital in Los Angeles where she was taken after her boyfriend David Adefeso found her unresponsive in their hotel room on Thursday, July 16. The “Braxton Family Values”…
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Husband and Wife, Mr and Mrs R, Team up to Launch New Internet Radio Show
Nationwide — With statistics stating that it’s hard for a husband and wife to work together comes RnR Radio. Owned by husband and wife radio hosts Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker aka Mr & Mrs R from Las Vegas Nevada, they…
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Black Founder Launches Online Academy to Help Leaders Find Their Niche, Soar in Their Career Journey
In the midst of the onset of a global pandemic, learning as many people know it has shifted. Launched on Juneteenth this year, the Ease & Flow Leadership Academy (EFLA) is spearheading the charge to continue to develop quality leaders…
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Black-Owned 7-Eleven in Texas Setting Record Sales With Black Girl Magic Wine Brand
Meet Alyson Rae Lawson, the African American owner of a 7-Eleven franchise in Arlington, Texas who is making history and winning big while setting record-high sales. Her store has been selling out bottles of Black Girl Magic wine from McBride…
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New York Mom Accuses Neighbor Of ‘Racially Motivated’ Harassment Involving Dead Animals
Source: Erica Coreas / GoFundMe A mother who says she’s being racially harassed by a neighbor in Valley Stream has now gained community support. According to Pix11, Jennifer McLeggan, a Black woman, moved to the Long Island neighborhood in 2017….
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Tamar Braxton hospitalized and unconscious after overdosing on drugs
Tamar Braxton (Photo: [email protected]) Tamar Braxton has been hospitalized after reportedly overdosing on drugs and alcohol. Her siblings are asking for fans prayers for her recovery. The Blast and TMZ report that the Los Angeles Police Department found the youngest…
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Black Teen Sent to Michigan Juvenile Detention For Not Doing Schoolwork, Judge Called Her Threat to Community
A Michigan teen was sentenced to juvenile detention after she had a tough time keeping up with her classwork during the COVID-19 pandemic. The teen has been identified according to ProPublica as Grace her middle name, was taken into custody…
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Mo’Nique can continue with discrimination lawsuit against Netflix
Mo’Nique (Photo credit: Splash News) Mo’Nique has been given the go-ahead to continue with her race and gender discrimination lawsuit against Netflix. The Precious actress filed documents last year in which she alleged the streaming service had offered her significantly…
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