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$10,000 Grants At Hand To Help Small Businesses Grow Through Venmo

Small and emerging businesses could gain $10,000 grants through Venmo. Funding for the Venmo Small Business Grant will supply new financial grants and mentorship services to 20 new and existing Venmo customers. Chosen firms will get $10,000 to pay co...

Former NFL Player Kevin Ware Charged With Killing Girlfriend

Last Thursday, former NFL player Kevin Ware was charged with killing his girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski, according to The Associated Press. Pomaski’s remains were found several months after a missing person report was filed last year. Ware played i...

‘Purposely Ignored My Black Baby’: Video Shows Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Allegedly Discriminating Against an African American 2-year-old

Weeks after multiple videos of performers in character costumes at Sesame Place went viral for seemingly discriminating against Black children in the park, new footage has emerged showcasing similar behavior toward a child of color at a different kid...

Salesforce is Headed to Atlanta for the 2nd Annual National Black Business Block Party Presented by Black Enterprise

In recognition of National Black Business Month, Salesforce will host its second annual National Black Business Month Block Party, presented by BLACK ENTERPRISE. This year’s hybrid summit invites in-person attendees and online viewers to a half...

Bodies of Three Young Texas Sisters Found In Private Pond

Texas Rangers are investigating the death of three young sisters after their bodies were found in a private pond, according to the Texarkana Gazette. A family friend was babysitting Temari Oliver, 5; Amiyah Hughes, 8; and Zi’Ariel Oliver, 9, when th...

Quinta Brunson, The New Face of Olay, Celebrates Her First-Ever Beauty Partnership

Quinta Brunson is sizzling with new achievements. On Monday, the multi-hyphenate creative — actor, producer and comedian — was named the new face of Olay for its Retinol24+ Peptide Night collection, People reported. The stunning gig marks BrunsonR...

Bun B’s Trill Burgers Named GMA’s Best Burger in America

Many hip-hop artists have branched off to become successful entrepreneurs. Houston rapper Bernard Freeman, who is known to us as Bun B, is indeed one of them. The UGK rapper and businessman’s Trill Burgers was crowned Good Morning America’s Best Burg...

NBA Star LeBron James’ LRMR Ventures Has Invested In Canyon Bicycles

Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James’ LRMR Ventures, founded alongside Maverick Carter has become a new investor in Canyon Bicycles.“While we were not actively looking for new investors, LRMR and the SC team immediately understood our mission to buil...

Tap Into The World of Documentaries with CuriosityStream HD

One of many people’s favorite pastimes over the past several years has been sitting down and watching documentaries. Netflix has been a popular vehicle, but the rising costs of streaming services have deterred a lot of people from signing up. YouTube...

‘Pants Can’t Handle 3 Legs’: Chris Brown Suffers a Wardrobe Malfunction During His Latest Performance and Fans React

Chris Brown gave his Michigan fans quite a show during his recent performance. The singer, who is currently on “One Of Them One’s” tour with Lil Baby, caused a social media storm after his pants ripped on stage on July 30 at the Pine Knob M...

Chance The Rapper Speaks on Viral Video of Kanye West Yelling at Him: ‘It Sucks That Sometimes People Can Exploit a Moment’

Chance the Rapper is finally breaking his silence after being on the receiving end of a Kanye West outburst. Footage of the private moment went viral last year. Two years ago while working on his album “Donda,” West invited several of his friends...

Bill Cosby’s Attorneys Request Retrial In Sexual Abuse Civil Case

Attorneys for Bill Cosby are seeking a retrial after a Los Angeles jury found in favor of Judy Huth, who accused the shamed comedian of sexually abusing her in 1975. In Santa Monica Superior Court last Wednesday, Cosby’s legal team asked Judge...

Family of Teen Shot and Killed, Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Former Officer Joseph Mensah

The family of Alvin Cole, the teen shot and killed by former Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Mensah and the city. Tracy and Albert Cole, Alvin’s parents, filed the lawsuit on Thursday, seeking u...

Black Residents Say Miami’s Plan to Relocate Homeless Targets Their Community

Black residents of Miami’s Virginia Key Beach are speaking out against the city’s approved plan to build tiny homes for the homeless and relocate them to predominantly Black towns. The pilot program was approved by Miami city commissioners to combat...

This 28-Year-Old Philadelphia Native Opened Black-Owned Grocery Outlet In Old Neighborhood

Donta Rose is the owner of a brand new local grocery outlet in North Philadelphia!On July 26, the 28-year-old Philadelphia native helped cut the ribbon of a $5 million Grocery Outlet store in the $52 million Sharswood Ridge Shopping Center, The Inqui...