News Archive
Older news and wire briefs, kept for reference.
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HBCU Excellence on ESPN: Orange Blossom Classic
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‘Deeply Disappointed’: Mississippi School District Released From 60-Year Desegregation Order, Leaving Black Residents Bracing for What Comes Next
Some Black leaders and residents in Rankin County, Mississippi, are pushing back against a federal judge’s decision last month to release the state’s second-largest school […] ‘Deeply Disappointed’: Mississippi School District Released From 60-Year…
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High Stakes, Low Yield: Is Gen Z Gambling Their Retirement Savings Away on Sports Betting?
Looking for swift financial gains, more young African Americans are turning from traditional investments to sports betting platforms. Betterment reports that 52% of Gen Z retail investors redirected funds meant…
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NBA Veteran Harrison Barnes Invests $25 Million To Aquire A Small Bank In Iowa
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes has reportedly invested $25 million of his own capital into a groundbreaking business venture. According to The Bank Slate, the 34-year-old NBA veteran recently…
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Vic Mensa Spills the Cheat Code for Creatives Who Want to Follow in His Footsteps
The professional trajectory of recording artist Vic Mensa highlights a critical evolution in the modern Black business landscape: moving past superficial consumer metrics to secure true autonomy through equity, IP…
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Score First Horse Racing Victory as Club Reign Dominates at Saratoga Debut
Russell Wilson has added a new title to his résumé: racehorse owner. The former NFL quarterback celebrated his first victory as an owner on Saturday. […] Ciara and Russell Wilson Score First Horse Racing…
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‘Oh Wow’: Mariah Carey Heats Up the Internet With End-of-Summer Pics That Take Fans Straight Back to Her ’90s Look
Mariah Carey has fans convinced the holiday season is approaching early after the singer shared her latest end-of-summer photos. The Queen of Christmas sits just […] ‘Oh Wow’: Mariah Carey Heats Up the Internet…
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‘Heartbreaking’: Nolan Wells’ Mother Fires Back After Critics Turn Their Attention to Her Marriage as She Fights for Answers About Her Son’s Death
Nolan Wells’ mother is pushing back against critics who have turned their attention to her marriage as she continues searching for answers about her son’s […] ‘Heartbreaking’: Nolan Wells’ Mother Fires Back After Critics…
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‘Just Tried to Run in the Crib’: Black Virginia Man Who Fatally Shot Teen During 3 a.m. ‘Ding-Dong Ditch’ Prank Found Guilty of Murder
A Virginia jury rejected a man’s self-defense claim after he shot a group of teenagers who scaled his 6-foot fence at 3 a.m. while he […] ‘Just Tried to Run in the Crib’: Black…
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‘Let Me Have My Kid!’: Video Shows California Mother Forcing Her Way Onto School Bus Through Window After Driver Refused to Release Children
A California mother is facing charges after authorities say she shattered a school bus door window, climbed inside, and confronted the driver while frustrated parents […] ‘Let Me Have My Kid!’: Video Shows California…