Award-winning Book Publisher, Author, and Movie Producer, Tressa Smallwood, is making major moves in the entertainment and media industry. With over 162 published titles to her name, her rise to success as an entrepreneur is the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic. A native of North Carolina, Smallwood, a former public school teacher, …
Read More »Americans Banned From Traveling To Most Countries Around The World
As coronavirus cases continue to soar throughout the US, other countries are reopening for tourism, but there’s a catch; Americans won’t be welcomed everywhere. In response to the United States, leading the charts with the most COVID related infections and deaths, countries around the globe are banning US citizens from …
Read More »Bidet Company Offers A Job Paying $10,000 For You To Poop
We are halfway through 2020, and the headlines are getting stranger by the day. Although nothing at this point is too far off for the kind of year we are all having, a bidet company is hiring if you’re in need of a job. Tushy was founded in 2015 by …
Read More »Black Women Aren’t Bitter, We Just Deserve Better
Malcolm X is often quoted for saying, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” While all of this remains true today, in the same 1962 speech, he …
Read More »That’s Baller: Adult-Only Casino Opening In Las Vegas
As states across the nation are reopening, many people are finding themselves back to “normal” amidst the COVID-19 global health pandemic. The initial shelter-in-place orders majorly impacted travel and tourism in Las Vegas however, tourists are sure to return upon the opening of Circa, the first-ever adult-only casino and resort. …
Read More »LeBron James and Maverick Carter Raise $100 Million To Launch New Media Company
LeBron James has proven to be the king both on and off the court. The NBA star, who was once told to “shut up and dribble,” has partnered with lifelong friend and businessman, Maverick Carter, to launch a new endeavor. Named after the Akron, Ohio apartment complex where James once …
Read More »#BlackLivesMatter: How A Hashtag Became A Movement
In 2013, after George Zimmerman was acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin, Los Angeles based activist Alicia Garza made a heartfelt post on Facebook telling the Black community, “Our lives matter.” Within days, fellow activist Patrisse Cullors turned it into the now-famous hashtag and created the first BLM chapter …
Read More »Celebrating The Men In Our Lives: Happy Father’s Day
All too often, the love, support, protection, and guidance that only a father can give isn’t recognized enough. Today, and every day let’s uplift every dad, stepdad, grandad, godfather, uncle daddy, heavenly fathers and any man who stands up to call of fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day fellas! It’s not easy …
Read More »Atlanta Police Officers “Fed Up” And Calling Out Sick For Duty
In the wake of yet another officer-involved shooting, the name Rayshard Brooks now joins a long list of countless other victims whose names we will never forget. Although the death of George Floyd was the catalyst, sparking outrage and protests around the world; Brook’s death resulted in the near-immediate arrest …
Read More »Black Women Don’t Hate Black Men, We Want Them To Do Better
We get it, everyone’s mad about something. Kobe died, the “Rona” made everyone sit in the house, sports are cancelled, jobs were lost, and cops are still killing black people for sport. To top it off, in the middle of what’s soon to become a race war, the “Karen’s” won’t …
Read More »Police Officers Across The Country Are Quitting The Force
It’s been three weeks since the murder of George Floyd. His death, along with the killings of Breonna Taylor and countless other Black Americans at the hands of the police, has sparked protests and discussions about race relations nationwide. As displays of civil unrest continue, and protesters demand for the …
Read More »America’s Police Force: The Ugly Truth
The American police force has a dark and complicated history that is rooted in racism and militant ideology. Across the country, calls for reform, defunding, and the demilitarization of the police continue to grow. In this social climate of civil unrest, change is imminent. It would be wise for the powers …
Read More »The United States Is Officially In A Recession
Despite recent tweets from Donald Trump about the economy, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the United States has officially been in an economic recession since February. While critics argue that a recession is based on two consecutive months of economic decline, the NBER, which serves as the …
Read More »Defunding The Police: What You Should Know
Across the nation, we are seeing unrelenting public protests and calls for action in response to the recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of the police. The continued abuse of power, blatant disregard for black lives, and refusal to hold officers accountable by law has …
Read More »Kylie Jenner and Kanye West Top Forbes’ 2020 List Of Highest-Paid Celebrities
In spite of the economic uncertainty most Americans are facing amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic, some celebrities are still bringing in some serious cash flow. Forbes just released its 2020 list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities, and there’s no surprise to see some of the entertainers and athletes who made …
Read More »Traveling This Summer? TSA Releases New Rules For Airline Passengers
With shelter in place orders being lifted in many states across the US, many people are anxious to resume traveling and see something other than the inside of their own homes. Despite being exhausted with the social distancing restrictions due to the pandemic, safety measures are vital in ensuring the …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Claims That Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Is Projected To Become World’s First “Trillionaire”
What’s better than a billionaire? A trillionaire, which is exactly what Amazon’s CEO is projected to be in the not so distant future. The term “trillionaire” is trending on Twitter as an old article resurfaced where Bezos was projected to become the world’s first trillionaire by the year 2026. Comparisun, …
Read More »Rihanna Surpasses Elton John On The British Sunday Times’ Rich List
Rihanna fans have been impatiently waiting for new music to be released by the songstress, but clearly, she’s been a little busy making some serious bank. The Bajan pop star turned beauty, and fashion mogul is now a resident of London, England, where she comes in at third place on …
Read More »“Trolls World Tour” Breaks Digital Records; Earns Nearly $100 Million In First Three Weeks
If nothing else can be said about the current state of affairs in the world, we can agree that creativity is at its peak. Although some states are easing back on the stay-at-home orders in light of the pandemic, some people are still being cautious and finding new ways to …
Read More »Best Places To Smoke During Quarantine
The legalization of marijuana in some states has made it easier and more socially acceptable for a lot of herbal connoisseurs to participate in 4/20 festivities. If you live in California, Colorado, or any of the other states where weed is completely legal, then you can simply go outside and …
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