Tou Thao, one of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd, has been charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. Here are 10 reasons why this charging of Tou Thao is justified.
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The 2023 Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO 50
These 50 marketing chiefs are acting today and building for tomorrow, knowing they can either drive change or be driven by it.
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The Council on Black Health and the Black Health Bill of Rights
Learn about the Council on Black Health (CBH) and their efforts to eradicate health inequality and discrimination in the Black community with their Black Health Bill of Rights. Visit councilbh.org for more information.
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All Things College: Helping College Bound Students Receive Full Rides, Partial Scholarships, and Admissions
All Things College is a business founded by Gia Tejeda that is helping students receive full rides, partial scholarships, and acceptances from many schools. Gia is passionate about empowering, encouraging, and equipping students to achieve their goals. Learn more about All Things College today!
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Adhara Sánchez: The Twelve-Year-Old Prodigy With Dreams for NASA
Adhara Pérez Sánchez, a 12-year-old autistic girl, has achieved the remarkable feat of completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the CNCI University in Mexico City. With an IQ of 162, she is currently enrolled in a master’s program in mathematics at the Technological University of Mexico.
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Dynasty Media launching indoor digital platform to reach African American consumers where they live, work and play
Dynasty Media Network is launching the indoor digital platform, Dynasty Interactive Screen Community (DISC) in St. Louis. The new platform will reach new audiences in the most trafficked businesses and institutions throughout the region.
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Chicago’s My House Music Festival Reveals Lineup for Its 8th Annual Summer FestSummer
The weekend fest celebrates Chicago’s house music scene with electronic DJ sets and a silent disco
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Small Business Owners – Catalysts for Economic Growth
Almost half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses, defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees, and a staggering 99 percent of all U.S. companies fall under the “small business” designation, according to the Small Business Association.
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Daniel Penny to be charged with manslaughter for NYC subway chokehold that killed Jordan Neely
In the days following Neely’s death, attorneys representing Penny said Neely was “aggressively threatening” their client and that he and other passengers “acted to protect themselves.”
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Native Highlight: A look at Master Sgt. Kelvin Oxendine, from the 116th Operations Group of the United States Air Force.
Kelvin is a direct descendant of Henry Berry Lowry, a young Native American Revolutionist who rose from the swamps in North Carolina in 1865 to fight racial injustice being directed against his people, who are the modern-day Lumbee Native Americans.
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Black Health Matters: Your Health and Fitness Rebirth
Most of us are unaware that there is a spiritual component to health and fitness. Consequently, it is no surprise that we conform to the world’s system when it comes to diet and exercise. If you would like to renew your mind and experience the rebirth of the healthy and fit version of yourself, read today’s article!
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Earle Mitchell: The Love Manifesto Anthology!
Earle Mitchell is an author, entrepreneur, lecturer, and scholar of African and African-American studies. Tune in today as we discuss his latest collaboration, The Love Manifesto Anthology!
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Alma De Samana Will Be the First African American Woman Owned Resort In The Dominican Republic
The Alma de Samaná team aims to develop over 3,000 acres of prime commercial and residential property featuring over 1,400 luxurious villas and condominiums.
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Police: Long Beach man drives to Utah to shoot and kill brother, caught on Ring doorbell camera
Ring doorbell video captured the moment of the shooting.
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Police seek trespassers on subway tracks in protest of Jordan Neely’s death
A grand jury is expected to decide if the Marine, 24-year-old Daniel Penny, will be criminally charged for putting Neely into the chokehold that led to his death, on board a subway train.
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BFAN: Raymond James is Helping Blacks Build Careers
The creation of BFAN was sparked by a group of individuals who saw a need to create a supportive community for Black financial advisors.
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King Randall To Critics: ‘I Fight For Young Black Men Before They Die. Y’all Have All The Energy When They’re Dead’
I fight for young black men BEFORE they die. Y’all have all the energy when they’re dead.”
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Theresa Randle Replaced by Tasha Smith in Bad Boys 4 Movie Franchise
Variety reported that actress Tasha Smith will replace Theresa Randle as the devoted wife of the Marcus Burnett character in the upcoming film.
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Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner will resign from her “DA” duties in Saint Louis, MO, June 1st
The state of Missouri is buzzing, now that the largest metro of state, St. Louis City, is without a Top Prosecutor, after embattled Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner will resign.
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A closer look at Amber Batchelor of Georgia’s 100-Year-Old Chamber of Commerce
First Black CEO of 100-Year-Old Chamber of Commerce in Georgia “Amber Batchelor” Is Set to Host Luxury Women Retreat
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Creative Style: Fashion’s Diamond in the Rough, Emmett Foster Jr.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NYC, Emmett developed a passion for art and design at a young age, which led him to pursue an education in Visual Communications at Katherine Gibbs College.
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Meet Nicolas Perkins: The Black Owner of Fuddruckers fast food chain
Nicolas Perkins’ newly-founded company Black Titan became, in the words of his alma mater “The first African American with 100% ownership of a national burger franchise.”ownership of a national burger franchise.
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Lizzo Declares Herself ‘Beauty Standard’ in Latest Affirmation
Famous music artist Lizzo declared herself ‘beauty standard’, with rounds of applause from fans surrounding fat acceptance has been previously well-received by the wider public.
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Bowie State University Names Its Performing Arts Theater After Dionne Warwick
The historically Black university in Maryland has named the theater inside its Fine and Performing Arts Center after the iconic singer.