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Guest commentary: Black business ownership and bridging the wealth gap | Pacific Coast Business Times

By Guest commentary Friday, March 8th, 2024 By Gilbert McAllister The persistent wealth gap in the United States disproportionately affects Black and African American communities, where systemic barriers like limited a...

Seattle Is Not Religious Because Black Americans Can’t Afford to Live Here

This has been on my mind since reading Gene Balk’s recent post, “Seattle is the least-religious large metro area in the US.” Our city might have a high percentage of people who “never attend church or religious services”...

The importance of being unapologetically black

By S.A. MillerThe term ”Unapologetically Black” has been used by a lot of people for a lot of years. The meaning is often based in the context in which it is being used. For some, it connotes boldness and a “take no prisoners” attitude. For others, t...

Meek Mill Pledges Support To Philadelphia Mayor After Mass Shooting Injures 8 Teens

Meek Mill has pledged to support Philadelphia mayor Cherelle L. Parker after a mass shooting left eight teenagers injured.According to NBC Philadelphia, three gunmen opened fire on a bus on Wednesday (March 6) as high school students waited at the bu...

COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Small Risks, Contrary to Flawed Claim From U.K. Cardiologist

SciCheck DigestDozens of studies support the use of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which have a good safety profile and work well in preventing severe disease and death. Yet, citing a single, flawed paper, a British cardiologist known for peddling misin...

Start growing your own food

Starting a garden, farm or growing food can become a journey of self-sustainability with many lifetime benefits.“I think getting your hands in the dirt, there’s something about reconnecting with the Earth. When you’re gardening, you’re going to be ou...

Antonio Brown Makes Fun Of Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Body Saying “Body like a Saltine Cracker”

Antonio Brown’s recent social media antics have taken a bizarre turn as he targeted Taylor Swift, mocking her appearance in a series of controversial posts. The unexpected feud between the NFL player and the pop sensation has left fans scratching the...

Sharpton calls out high unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers in wake of pandemic

EAST ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) — Reverend Al Sharpton is calling out the high unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers. Sharpton plans to demand more contracts for minority-owned businesses at a news conference Thursday in East Elmhurst, Queens, one...

Anti-Trump Group Now Poses Major 3rd-Party Problem for Biden

Democrats should realize by now that attacking Trump produces tragic results for them.Look at all the ways their attacks have backfired so far. Ninety-one indictments against Trump turned the man into a titanium giant. Impervious to almost anything....

'Laken Riley' Act will allow ICE to detain migrants arrested for theft

NY Post: Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., is introducing legislation that would require ICE to detain illegal immigrants who are charged with local theft or burglary, after a migrant accused of such crimes was released and later charged with the murder of a...

At State of the Union, Biden gets chance to tell Black America how he’s had their backs

President Joe Biden will deliver what will likely be the most important and watched speech of his political career on Thursday evening as he gives his third and final State of the Union address of his first presidential term. In the backdrop of his...

Super Tuesday Victories Sets Stage for Biden Trump Rematch

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMediaPresident Joe Biden and his twice-impeached and four-times indicted predecessor, Donald Trump, emerged victorious on Super Tuesday, wrapping up their respective party nominat...

National Urban League Releases Their 2024 State of Black America Report

The National Urban League has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 State of Black America Report, a comprehensive benchmark and thought leadership document offering profound insights into racial equality in the United States.Established in 1976 under...

Antonio Brown Makes Fun of Taylor Swift’s Body and Targets Her in an X Attack

Antonio Brown has been going after people on Twitter, and Taylor Swift is the newest victim. Brown poked fun at Swift’s appearance in a widely shared tweet that included a picture of her and a query regarding the National Anthem. He said, “Body like...

78 Year-Old Black Woman Is Awarded $3.76 Million After Bogus Arrest By Denver Police

A Colorado jury awarded a 78-year-old Black woman millions of dollars after Denver police mistakenly raided her home and wrongly arrested her. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado announced that Ruby Johnson was awarded $3.76 mi...