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A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impact

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company’s stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week, to protest the discount retailer’s decision...

"Black Faith Leaders Urge Corporations: Revitalize DEI Initiatives or Face Business Loss"

A coalition of Black faith leaders, spearheaded by Dr. Willie Wilson, demands corporations restore DEI commitments or risk losing support from millions of Black churchgoers, who influence a $2 trillion economy. Their approach emphasizes dialogue over...

"Chicago's Pastor Charlie Dates Hosts Exciting Egg Giveaway on March 15!"

Egg prices in Chicago have soared to $9 per carton, burdening families reliant on this staple. To assist, Pastor Charlie E. Dates will distribute 40,000 eggs on March 15. “We’re meeting needs and restoring dignity,” he emphasizes. Join the effort at...

WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs with $25K in Business Grants

The 8th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Weekend, hosted by Keeana Barber, will take place in Chicago from March 14-16. This event celebrates Black entrepreneurship, uniting over 1,000 businesses for networking and education. Highlights include the gal...

Elon Musk's Controversial Facility Sparks Pollution Outcry in Predominantly Black Memphis Communities

(Photo: Getty Images) The Southern Environment Law Center asserts that an Elon Musk facility in South Memphis threatens air quality in mainly Black communities. Residents have called for its closure, highlighting environmental racism and concerning h...

Unraveling Elon Musk's Conspiracy Theory on Social Security: A Deep Dive

Elon Musk's X account features a clip from his Joe Rogan interview, where he claims Democrats aim to manipulate entitlement programs to attract undocumented immigrants. He lacks evidence for his assertions, which echo past conspiracy theories. The co...

Georgia Senators Ossoff and Warnock Reject House Budget Proposal: What It Means for the State

Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock have announced their opposition to the House Budget proposal. Ossoff advocates for a 30-day stopgap funding measure, criticizing the Trump Administration's impact on essential services. Warnock...

Reflecting on Obama’s 50th Selma Anniversary Speech: Are We Closer to Justice Today?

Ernest Cooper from Atlanta reflects on societal regression, stating that diversity is lacking as unqualified individuals gain power. Angie O’Neal discusses the unraveling of progress towards equality, while Alton Chinshue notes roadblocks to civil ri...

Quinn Minute – Who’s calling?

by Rix Quinn The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer and a cardboard box to house my “research materials.” My hope was to...

It’s March, But There Is Another Kind Of Madness Happening In The United States Of America Today

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. It is March, and the game of basketball is front and center. The college season has been up and running since November and is now ending. Conference tournaments have started, and champions will be crowned. Fans are excited...

‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

By KIM CHANDLER and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson, from left, march across the Edmund Pettus bridge during...

"Pastor Charlie Dates Provides 40,000 Eggs to Chicago Families Facing Soaring Grocery Prices"

Pastor Charlie E. Dates, alongside volunteers from ProgressiveChicago and Salem Baptist Church, will distribute 40,000 eggs on March 15 to assist families amid soaring grocery prices due to the bird flu crisis. This initiative aims to alleviate econo...

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Champions CROWN Act's Return to Congress

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has reintroduced the CROWN Act in Congress to prohibit federal hair discrimination. This legislation aims to protect natural hairstyles, including braids and locs. Coleman emphasizes that everyone should feel respected i...

Ayo Edebiri Confronts Alarming Death Threats Amid Elon Musk's Viral Rumor

Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed she received “insane death threats” after Elon Musk shared a false report about her casting in a film. Edebiri criticized Musk’s actions on Instagram, recalling the racial slurs she endured. Meanwhile, the misinformation...

Honoring Black Press Day: Celebrating the Lasting Impact and Importance of the Black Press

The first Black-owned newspaper, Freedom's Journal, launched in New York City on March 16, 1827. The Black Press remains vital, with over 200 newspapers today. Celebrated annually on Black Press Day, its legacy endures, reflecting the importance of B...