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NBA Legend And Entrepreneur Isiah Thomas on Mental Toughness, Building Wealth, And Turning Pain Into Purpose
Isiah Thomas knows championships are won with more than talent. During a live fireside chat at the 2026 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men, the Hall of Fame athlete, entrepreneur,…
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‘Doesn’t Look Like He Belongs Here’: White Pilot Allegedly Singled Out Black Airport Worker Because of ‘Long Dreads’ and Jewelry
An American Airlines pilot is at the center of a dispute after an airport employee accused him of racial profiling. Phillip Barfield, who is Black, […] ‘Doesn’t Look Like He Belongs Here’: White Pilot…
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‘My Son Was Murdered’: Texas Cop Says He Feared for His Life, But Video Raises Questions After He Fatally Shoots Black Driver and Walks
Officials released graphic dashcam video Wednesday showing a Texas officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man after a grand jury cleared the officer of wrongdoing. […] ‘My Son Was Murdered’: Texas Cop Says He…
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Colin Kaepernick Named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Of The Year
The Muhammad Ali Center has formally named Colin Kaepernick as the recipient of its prestigious Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, in appreciation of the former San Francisco 49ers…
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That Feng Shui Soul — The Cost Behind the Story
Relive the moments and costs behind “That Feng Shui Soul,” Aaron’s most personal song yet.
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These 2 Black Women Raised $1M Without Venture Capital
Shanna Pearre and Darean Rhodes, the founders behind Sensori, a nonalcoholic beverage company, have raised nearly $1 million without venture capital. Instead, they brought in more than 50 individual investors,…
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Brown Sugar Babe Founder Turns $300 Into $21M Fragrance Business
What began as a hobby in her kitchen developed into a side business after Gibbons’ co-workers began asking to purchase her fragrances.
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Woman Accused of Firing at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Home Indicted After Psychiatric Evaluations — Judge Rules on Trial
Rihanna may come face to face with the woman accused of firing multiple rounds of gunfire into her Los Angeles-area home later this fall. On […] Woman Accused of Firing at Rihanna and A$AP…
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‘History of Criminality’: Former Alabama Cop Already Facing Federal Charges Sets Up Black Lawyer and His Friend by Planting Drugs in Car, Lawsuit Says
An Alabama cop already facing a federal indictment for various crimes now faces accusations that he fabricated felony drug charges against two Black men last […] ‘History of Criminality’: Former Alabama Cop Already Facing…
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‘I Lost My World’: Black Navy Sailor Dies by Suicide After Deployment Keeps Getting Extended, Family Questions What Happened Aboard Ship
Jaimie Bethea spent 11 months aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale, photographing life at sea, staying in touch with friends and family, and trying to cope […] ‘I Lost My World’: Black Navy Sailor Dies…
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‘Deeply Disappointing’: Amber Guyger Served Just Seven Years Before Winning Parole Two Days After What Would’ve Been Botham Jean’s 35th Birthday
Seven years to the day after a Dallas jury convicted her of murder, Amber Guyger got the news Botham Jean’s family spent two years trying […] ‘Deeply Disappointing’: Amber Guyger Served Just Seven Years…
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20 Years Later: The One-Man Marketing Machine Meets the AI Revolution
Twenty years ago, ABC World News featured me and used a description that has stayed with me ever since: “A one-man marketing machine.” At the time, artificial intelligence wasn’t part of the everyday conversation. There was no ChatGPT sitting beside you helping organize an idea. There was no Claude breaking down a complicated document. There…
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She Was 17 Years Old. He Was 35 And Wealthy
Yes, Russell Simmons has been preying on younger women all is adult life. Thats what he likes, fine. But when they reach into the teens… and when you couple that behavior with the allegations of 20-plus women, what’s your excuse? Was he “buying NBC?” Were the girls “Fast and knew what they signed up for?”…
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FULL CIRCLE: From Debbie Allen’s Doorstep to Felicia Pride’s New A Different World
By Relentless Aaron A publicist couldn’t have written this. And Nostradamus couldn’t have predicted it. The timing. The geography. The experiences that lead here… all of it so profound. A kid from Mount Vernon found out Debbie Allen lived behind Traphagen Elementary School. So he walked up to her front door and knocked. And she…
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If You Found This Post, You’ve Been Blessed
For some time I’ve been looking for an endless vibe that could take me thru a sexual encounter, no interruptions, no commercials, just something that would carress the moments, take us from a to z. Eventually family, I had to create it myself. I had to be intentional and to let my eye roll back…
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‘Call Me a N—er Again!’: Black Hotel Guest Dares White Employee to Repeat Racial Slur on Camera and Her Jaw-Dropping Response Goes Viral
A white hotel receptionist who repeated the N-word “with a hard R” on camera has drawn surprising responses on X, with many racist commenters coming […] ‘Call Me a N—er Again!’: Black Hotel Guest…
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‘Looks Just Like Daddy’: Seal and Heidi Klum’s Son Turns Heads In Birthday Video That Has Fans Taking a Closer Look
Singer Seal and former supermodel Heidi Klum have watched their children grow up largely outside the glare of their famous parents. Now, their eldest son, […] ‘Looks Just Like Daddy’: Seal and Heidi Klum’s…
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‘I’ll F–king Smoke You’: Video Shows Chicago Cop Beating Black Man in Head with Radio, City Now Eyes $225K Payout as Officer Gets 89-Day Suspension
A Black man viciously beaten by a white Chicago cop with a police radio and a long history of abuse allegations is close to receiving […] ‘I’ll F–king Smoke You’: Video Shows Chicago Cop…
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XCEL Summit For Men – Complimentary Registration
Sticky Mobile-Friendly Navigation with Click Dropdown ☰ BACK TO BE.COM AGENDA SPEAKERS HOTEL & TRAVEL ▼ HOTEL SPONSORSHIP ▼ SPONSORS BECOME A SPONSOR MEDIA ▼ PHOTOS & VIDEOS PAST HONOREES…
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Butter Art Fair, ‘Boogie Wonderland’ And Black Art Take Center Stage
For many, Indianapolis, Indiana, is a quaint college town that is home to both Indiana State and Purdue University. Known primarily for Indy 500 motorsports racing, Indianapolis also serves as…
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Childhood Friends Leave Major Corporations To Build 8-Figure African Supply Chain Business
Their experience helped them identify gaps in the chemical supply chain serving African manufacturers.
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A Night in the City of Lights: Club Bentley’s NYC Theme
A soulful journey through the glitter and grit of a night out in the Big Apple. Dive into the raw energy of “Club Bentley’s NYC Theme.”
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The Reel Dies in Fifteen Seconds. The Story Doesn’t.
Donald Trump caught in another lie. This time it’s more despicable than you can ever imagine. You can scroll past a clip in the time it takes to blink. The work that lasts is the page you write after the music cuts.
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5 Things You May Not Know About XCEL Award Honoree Dr. Bernard Harris
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. has already secured his place in history. In 1995, he became the first African American to perform a spacewalk, stepping outside the Space Shuttle Discovery…
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Shaq Takes the Classroom: NBA Legend Teaches College Students Credit Mastery With Credit One Bank
For decades, O’Neal has used his leadership and business skills to build a diverse portfolio outside basketball. Now, the Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion is returning to campuses…
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Workers Without College Degrees Are Thriving In A Tough Job Market
The trend marks a departure from much of the past 20 years, when unemployment among younger workers with and without college degrees generally moved in the same direction.
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5 Things You May Not Know About 2026 XCEL IMPACT Honoree Taye Diggs
The celebrated actor, producer, and stage performer is among BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 2026 XCEL IMPACT Award honorees
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White Male Worker Secretly Recorded Black Female Workers Bathroom of Produce Plant Where One Was Repeatedly Called a ‘Black B—ch,’ Lawsuit Claims
A Black woman alleges that manager began asking vulgar questions about her relationship and making intrusive calls to her personal cell phone two years after […] White Male Worker Secretly Recorded Black Female Workers…
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‘They Scrapped That’: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Fans Discover the Alternate Reality Where Will Lived with Another Family— and Why It Fell Apart
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” marks 36 years since its NBC debut starring Will Smith. The West Philadelphia native moved to Bel-Air after getting into […] ‘They Scrapped That’: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Fans…
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‘What You Doing, Man!’: Resurfaced Livestream Shows White Streamer Macing Older Black Man, Then Falsely Accusing Him of Having a Gun
A video of a mace assault against an unsuspecting Black man has resurfaced, and infuriated viewers are calling for justice five years later. Back in […] ‘What You Doing, Man!’: Resurfaced Livestream Shows White…
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‘Poor Judgment’: Black Michigan Teen Sentenced After Killing Active Shooter at Mall Who Had Already Shot One Person Dead and Kept Firing
A 19-year-old Black Michigan teen received a sentence after fatally shooting an armed man during a July 3 shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. […] ‘Poor Judgment’: Black Michigan Teen Sentenced After Killing…
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‘Is He Serious?’: Snoop Dogg’s $30,000 Job Offer Has Fans Wondering How They Get on His Payroll
Snoop Dogg is best known for rapping, acting, and partaking in a green herbal therapy. Beyond these pursuits, the West Coast legend also owns a […] ‘Is He Serious?’: Snoop Dogg’s $30,000 Job Offer…
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‘Are You Sure This Plane Is Safe?’: Trump Brushes Off Air Force One Mishap Weeks After Catering Truck Escape Bombshell
President Donald Trump was preparing to leave Joint Base Andrews for a Republican midterm convention in Dallas when the emergency slide on his Qatari-gifted Air […] ‘Are You Sure This Plane Is Safe?’: Trump…
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‘This Is Sad’: Sydney Sweeney Turns Heads In Jaw-Dropping Photoshoot That Makes Sean Duffy’s Cringeworthy Admission to His Wife Even Harder to Explain
Sydney Sweeney knows how to keep the internet’s attention, and it isn’t necessarily due to her acting talent. The 28-year-old is most popularly known for […] ‘This Is Sad’: Sydney Sweeney Turns Heads In…
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‘His Pain Does Not Erase the Love’: Chingy Hits Back at His Son, Then Offers an Olive Branch After Going Off on His Mother Amid Claims He Was an Absentee Dad
The online dispute between rapper Chingy and actor Isaiah Russell-Bailey is still brewing after the public discovered their relationship. Last week, the St. Louis native […] ‘His Pain Does Not Erase the Love’: Chingy…
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‘No Way’: TikToker Left Gagging From Horrid Smell at US Open as Video Captures Crowd Holding Their Noses and Repeated Calls for Help Go Unanswered
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has hosted the US Open for the past 48 years. This year’s event drew a record-breaking number […] ‘No Way’: TikToker Left Gagging From Horrid Smell…
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‘I Want to Be Free’: Black Alabama Man Sentenced to Life for Killing White Neighbor Fights to Clear His Name as Trial Attorney’s KKK Ties Surface
Robin “Rocky” Myers was sentenced to death once before. Now, after spending decades fighting to prove he was wrongfully convicted and uncovering evidence that the […] ‘I Want to Be Free’: Black Alabama Man…
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‘Burn in Hell!’: California Karen Accuses Father of Trafficking His Mixed-Race Daughter — Then Police Uncover a Dark Trail Behind Her Outburst
A California father recorded an incident of racial harassment by a Karen after the woman accused him of “child trafficking” and told him to “burn […] ‘Burn in Hell!’: California Karen Accuses Father of…
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Horn Island’s Drowning Data Paints Surprising Picture, Raising Even More Questions About Nolan Wells’ Mysterious Death
As authorities continue investigating Nolan Wells’ mysterious death, new data shows Horn Island has seen few drowning incidents in recent years. Wells’ death in July […] Horn Island’s Drowning Data Paints Surprising Picture, Raising…
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‘When They Leave My House’: Sandra Bullock Reveals the Fear She Can’t Shake as a White Mother Raising Black Children
Actress Sandra Bullock is opening up about the fear that comes with raising two Black children as a white mother. The “Blindside” actress says she’s […] ‘When They Leave My House’: Sandra Bullock Reveals…
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‘You Will Be Targeted’: Black Influencer Exposes Unhinged Voice Notes from White Viewer Packed with Death Threats and Racial Slurs
Black political influencer “justnene” is breaking the silence after receiving what she describes as a chilling death threat from a white viewer. Justnene revealed the […] ‘You Will Be Targeted’: Black Influencer Exposes Unhinged…
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‘OMG PUT IT BACK’: ‘Snowfall’ Fans Lose It After Damson Idris Makes One Drastic Change and Suddenly He Looks Like a Teenager
Former “Snowfall” actor Damson Idris has fans in shambles after he got rid of his signature look. His looks remain a major part of his […] ‘OMG PUT IT BACK’: ‘Snowfall’ Fans Lose It…
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‘Beat the Brakes Off Him!’: Florida Man Challenges Cop to a Fight Inside Hospital, Then Viral Booking Photo Shows How Badly It Went
A Florida man was arrested after authorities say he confronted a police officer inside a Fort Lauderdale hospital and challenged him to a fight, an […] ‘Beat the Brakes Off Him!’: Florida Man Challenges…
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Swizz Beatz And Alicia Keys Partner With Bonhams To Help Artists Get Paid When Their Work Gets Resold
Traditionally, artists have not always benefited when the value of their work goes up on the secondary market. However, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Alicia Keys are looking to change…
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Black Entrepreneurs Are Building Wealth—Here’s How To Protect It
Black entrepreneurship is booming, but as more founders move from side hustles and home-based operations into larger companies, protecting that growth is becoming just as important as achieving it. New…
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‘He Loves Toni’: Birdman Shows Off Wife Toni Braxton in Rare Video After Years of Keeping Their Love Out of Sight
Toni Braxton and Birdman are still going strong. Earlier this month, the pair celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary, with the R&B singer sharing rare, never-before-seen […] ‘He Loves Toni’: Birdman Shows Off Wife Toni…
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‘Pretty Volatile Situation’: White Man Duct-Taped, Zip-Tied to Airplane Seat After Racist Outburst — Then Viral Video Follows Him Straight to Work
Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, the viral American Airlines passenger duct-taped after melting down in a racist outburst, is now out of a job. His employer, Long […] ‘Pretty Volatile Situation’: White Man Duct-Taped, Zip-Tied to…
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A Memory Frozen in Time
One track. One mood. One memory. Dive into the soul of “A Wink and a Whisper”.
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The Song That Saved My Soul
A track that turned a corner, a beat that gave me strength, and a story that will stay with you. 159 chars
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Memories of Polished Wood
In the dim light of my grandmother’s living room, “Jazz Essentials: Polished Wood” whispers secrets from the past.
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The Sound That Heals My Broken Heart
A song that calms my mind and heals my soul. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7EILy4-LcM
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‘It Feels Like Overkill’: Family Demands to Know Why Nine Indiana Cops Opened Fire on 67-Year-Old Black Security Guard, Killing Him in Gary
The family of Kenneth Williams Sr., a 67-year-old armed security guard, is demanding answers after Indiana State Police said nine officers opened fire on Aug. […] ‘It Feels Like Overkill’: Family Demands to Know…
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‘Let Her Hair Go!’: Texas Cop Fired After Dragging Woman by Her Locs as Daughter and Bystanders Rush to Help in Viral Pool Confrontation
A Texas police officer has been fired after an internal investigation found he violated department policies during a chaotic confrontation involving a woman and her […] ‘Let Her Hair Go!’: Texas Cop Fired After…
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‘OMG’: Wendy Williams Is ‘Fed Up’ as Guardianship Battle Drags On — Then She Delivers a Chilling Message in Rare NYC Appearance
Wendy Williams spent years asking celebrities the exact questions they desperately wanted to dodge. Now, the former media maven is at the center of a […] ‘OMG’: Wendy Williams Is ‘Fed Up’ as Guardianship…
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Shonda Rhimes Secures New Five-Year Deal With Netflix
Shonda Rhimes is expanding her entertainment empire at Netflix. The television powerhouse, her Shondaland production company, and longtime producing partner Betsy Beers have renewed their overall deal with the streaming…
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The 2Pac Trial
The OGs Get One More Shot at the Global Stage (Part 1 of 3) There’s a man in a suit in a Las Vegas courtroom right now, and the suit doesn’t fit him the way a street corner used to. Sixty-three years old. Duane Keith Davis. The world knows him as Keffe D. Jury selection…
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Nolan Wells’ Death Puts Two Mississippi Men Found Headless Back Under the Microscope as Dark Cloud Hangs Over State
As questions mount around the death of Nolan Wells, two other Mississippi families are living with a nightmare of their own. Years later, they are […] Nolan Wells’ Death Puts Two Mississippi Men Found…
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‘Don’t Sweep Under the Rug’: At Least Six Black People Found Hanging, Families and Communities Question Quick Conclusions from Police
At least six Black people have been found hanging in publicly reported cases across the U.S. in 2026. Several deaths were quickly classified as suicides, […] ‘Don’t Sweep Under the Rug’: At Least Six…
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‘Whoa!’: Sammy Sosa Steps Out Looking Dapper After Embracing His New Look, and Fans Say He Looks Like a Different Man
Sammy Sosa made a rare appearance at a baseball event, where fans took notice of his new look. In 2009, the same year he announced […] ‘Whoa!’: Sammy Sosa Steps Out Looking Dapper After…
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‘You Have to Go!’: Black Teen Girls’ Picnic Interrupted by ‘Karen’ Who Tries to Run Them Off, Only to Have Her Own Police Call Backfire
A Maryland grandmother has accused an older white woman of harassing and weaponizing police against her granddaughter and friends. Back in July, CamilleGenX posted a […] ‘You Have to Go!’: Black Teen Girls’ Picnic…
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Google Bid $10M For Spirit Airlines Data, Employee Privacy Concerns Raised
Google won a bankruptcy auction for a collection of Spirit’s corporate data, including internal documents, workflows, employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, and software code.
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Deion Sanders Faces Subpoena Drama As Colorado’s Season Nears
The business of college football rarely stops for personal matters, but Deion Sanders may soon have to balance a courtroom obligation with one of the most important dates on Colorado’s…
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Myles Rowe Is The 1st Black Driver To Win An Indycar Championship
On September 2, 2023, Myles Rowe, #99 Pabst Racing with Force Indy, became the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned championship.
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Here’s How Tech Leaders Envision The World After AI Wipes Out Millions Of Jobs
The artificial intelligence boom has promised a future filled with medical breakthroughs, greater productivity, and explosive economic growth. But what happens if the same technology generating trillions of dollars in…
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Navy Nixed 43-Year Contract With Black Woman-Owned Tailor
For 43 years, The Sewing Box has helped keep one of the U.S. Navy’s most recognizable brands looking sharp. Now, the Black-owned business based in Pensacola, Florida, has lost its…
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8 Gubernatorial Candidates Could Reshape The Executive Pipeline
For a nation that has elected thousands of governors, only three Black men have ever won the office. However, that number could change significantly this November. According to the Associated…
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Tommy Davidson on ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Taking 7 Years, the ‘In Living Color’ Skit That Wouldn’t Fly Today, and the One Comedian Who Makes Him Laugh
Funnyman Tommy Davidson has spent decades making audiences laugh with raw, unfiltered jokes that might not survive today’s comedy climate. From “In Living Color” to […] Tommy Davidson on ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Taking…
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‘He is Not a Murderer’: Elon Musk Demands Derek Chauvin’s Release as George Floyd’s Killer Launches New Appeal, and $36K Fundraiser Surges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is calling for the release of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Musk’s comments came […] ‘He is Not a Murderer’: Elon Musk Demands…
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‘I Didn’t Know the Proper Term’: White Man’s Excuse Falls Flat After Calling Mixed-Race Kids ‘Colored’ to Their Own Grandmother in Viral TikTok
When Jodi Doyle heard a neighbor refer to her mixed-race grandchildren as “colored kids,” she was unprepared for the flood of anger that swept over […] ‘I Didn’t Know the Proper Term’: White Man’s…
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‘It’s Still Her Body’: Surrogacy Expert Reveals Parents’ Worst Fear as Baby at Center of Landmark Custody Fight Now Has Two Names
Baby Gabriel/Rumi is just over a week old but is already at the center of a multistate custody dispute between the surrogate who gave birth […] ‘It’s Still Her Body’: Surrogacy Expert Reveals Parents’…