Shirley Raines, the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at the age of 58, the organization announced Wednesday on Instagram. Her family and the nonprofit have not disclosed a specific medical cause of death, and authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy before releasing further details. […]
If you’ve noticed your grocery bill creeping up, your gas tank emptying faster, or even thinking twice before hitting “buy” on everyday items, you’re not imagining it. Inflation is hitting, and for many Black families, feeling is more intense. Why the Impact Feels Stronger According to Federal Reserve data, black households face a somewhat greater […]
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that EasyJet’s claim that customers could add a large cabin bag “from £5.99” was misleading. The UK regulator found that the airline could not demonstrate that this low price was available on a wide range of flights and dates. The ASA has therefore prohibited EasyJet from using the […]
Amazon has announced that it would eliminate roughly 16,000 corporate jobs globally. This is the second major round of layoffs in three months. The cuts, revealed in a memo from Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice‑president, come just a few months after the company trimmed roughly 14,000 roles in October 2025. Combined, the two layoffs total […]
Kerry James Marshall has long been celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists in America. His groundbreaking work has not only reshaped the art world but also highlighted the experiences of Black Americans in a way few artists have achieved. Marshall’s monumental painting, Past Times sold for $21.1 million at Sotheby’s New York in 2018. […]
