It’s amazing how many women can honestly say they do not want to date a man who is financially stable. I never thought I would see so many women talk about how other women are wrong for wanting to date men who are well off, or at the very …
Read More »Ballerific Finances: What To Do With Your Tax Refund
Tax season is in full effect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Somehow Uncle Sam slipped up and blessed them with extra funds. In actuality, that’s not the case. Most people overpay in taxes by improperly filling out their tax documents for employment and not claiming all their deductions. So technically, this money isn’t extra …
Read More »Sotheby’s Has Launched Online Auction Of World’s Rarest Sneakers
Sotheby’s has announced an online auction of exclusive sneakers, some of which have been signed and worn by today’s biggest stars. The auction, known as Scarce Air, is an online sale consisting of nearly 50 items that include some of the world’s rarest shoes. The highest starting bid so far …
Read More »Experts Explain How Americans Can Help Fight Against Surge of New Covid-19 Variant
Experts are concerned that some Americans are giving up too soon, at a crucial time when looming threats may undo the gains made in the fight against Covid-19. This month, at least a dozen state governors have relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, citing improved Covid-19 patterns and rising vaccination rates. Simultaneously, air …
Read More »Moderna Moves to Test Vaccine on Children Ages 6 Months To 17 Years Old
On Tuesday, Moderna announced that the first children in its Phase 2/3 Covid-19 vaccine trial ages 6 months to 11 years had been vaccinated. The KidCOVE study will recruit approximately 6,750 children between two and six in the United States and Canada. The trial is divided into two parts. Similar …
Read More »Florida Man Sentenced For Pretending To Be A Member of Wu-Tang Clan To Defraud Luxury Hotels
A Florida man who claimed to work in the rap industry was sentenced to seven years in prison after running a scheme to defraud hotel stays and luxury services. Aaron Barnes-Burpo, 29, of Crestview, Florida, claimed to be a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. According to court records, Barnes-Burpo has …
Read More »78-Year-Old Grandmother Is Now A Powerlifting Champion
A grandmother is sending the message that getting in shape has no age limit by becoming a powerlifting champion at the age of 78. Retired realtor and grandmother of one, Nora Langdon, spends her free time at the Royal Oak Gym in Detroit. She spends up to three hours per …
Read More »Amazon Moves To Remove Books That Frame LGBTQ Identities As A Mental Illness
Amazon announced this week that it no longer sells books that portray LGBTQ identities as mental disorders. In response to Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah, Mike Braun of Indiana, and Josh Hawley of Missouri, the Wall Street Journal published a letter signed by the company’s Vice …
Read More »Mississippi Bans Transgender Students From Competing In School Sports
Mississippi has officially banned transgender student-athletes from competing in women’s sports. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed the anti-trans law on Thursday, making it the first of its kind this year in the state. “This important piece of legislation will ensure that young girls in Mississippi have a fair, level playing …
Read More »Khloe Kardashian Reveals That Her and Tristan’s Baby Plans Were Delayed Due To Covid-19
Khloe Kardashian’s dreams for her future with Tristan Thompson aren’t going as planned. The reality star appeared on Sarah Hyland’s original digital series ‘Lady Parts,’ where she opens up about her baby planning decisions. Khloe, 36, and Tristan, 29, have a 2-year-old daughter, True Thompson, and have suggested having another …
Read More »Cardi B Teams Up With Real Women Are For Her Own Limited-Edition Doll
Cardi B has teamed up with doll company Real Women Are to release a limited-edition doll designed exclusively by her. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper announced on Friday that her doll was now available for pre-order. According to Real Women Are official website, the exclusive doll can only be reserved for …
Read More »That’s Baller: The $400,000 Foldable Television Drops In July
Ballers wouldn’t be ballers if they didn’t obtain the latest and greatest in technology. Now, an innovative new television is making its way to a mansion near you. Austrian-based C SEED Entertainment Systems has unveiled the world’s first-ever 165″ folding 4k MicroLED TV, referred to as the C Seed M1. …
Read More »Nike Executive Steps Down After Son’s Sneaker Resale Business Was Attached To Her
After her son’s lucrative sneaker-flipping company was attached to her, a top Nike executive has stepped down. According to a brief statement released by the company, Ann Hebert, Nike’s vice president and general manager for North America, stepped down on Monday after more than 25 years at the company. It is …
Read More »Demi Lovato Speaks Out: Gender Reveals Are ‘Transphobic’
Recently Demi Lovato spoke out about ‘transphobic‘ celebrations as gender reveals continue to become popular. In a lengthy nine-page post on Instagram, she posted opinions on expecting parents who announce their child’s gender through unveiling a variety of pink and blue party favors. Lovato went on to argue that basing …
Read More »Paying Attention To Pronouns In Social Media Bios Can Eliminate Misgendering
You may have noticed more social media users specifying their preferred pronouns in their bios and even their user names in some instances. According to University of Arizona’s Denee Jackson, interim director of LGBTQ Affairs, these preferences are particularly significant to members of the LGBTQ community, who have advocated for …
Read More »Facebook Launches ‘We The Culture’ To Amplify The Voices Of Black Creators
Facebook has launched a new content initiative called We the Culture, looking to invest in content from Black creators. The initiative will incorporate Facebook Watch and partnerships with production companies that produce Black films and content. The company announced its inaugural class, which includes 120 creators such as Lauren “Lolo” …
Read More »14 Best “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Movies To Get You Through February 14th
As we all know, today is a very special day for lovers. It’s Valentine’s day! For some, it’s a day traditionally reserved to acknowledge the special someone in your life with a gift or treat that lets them know how much you care. Flowers, Cards, Romantic Candle-lit dinners… making memories …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To The Most Relatable Tweets Of This Week
Every week, Black Twitter users go viral or start trending because of something they said or posted. But this week, the most RT’d tweets have been the most relatable ones. We are halfway through February, and we are still dealing with a pandemic; many are over Covid-19 and the precautions …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Launches MWA Foundation For Black Mental Health and Generational Support To Black Communities
Charlamagne Tha God has announced the Mental Wealth Alliance (MWA) launch, his forward-thinking foundation to destigmatize, speed up, and center state-of-the-art mental health outreach treatment across the U.S. while establishing an unparalleled long-term generational support structure for Black communities. “My founding of the Mental Wealth Alliance is the manifestation of …
Read More »SpaceX Begins Accepting $99 Preorders For Its Starlink Satellite Internet Service As Musk Eyes IPO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is running a public beta test of its Starlink satellite internet service. The company is now accepting preorders for $99. Prospective customers can enter a service address on the company’s website. Starlink will be offered first in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. SpaceX will begin targeting …
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