On June 5, 2024, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and civil rights attorney Ben Crump met with Congress members to advocate for more Black representation in the luxury spirits industry. They aimed to address the wealth gap and increase Black ownership…
A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for defamation, negligence, and privacy violations, claiming she inspired the stalker character Martha in the hit series “Baby Reindeer.” Harvey’s lawsuit, filed in a California court, seeks over $170 million in damages,…
During trading hours on June 5, 2024, Nvidia surpassed the $3 trillion valuation mark, becoming the second most valuable public company in the world, ahead of Apple Inc. Nvidia’s stock rose 5.16% during trading hours, closing at $1,224.40, up from…
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender, was dismissed following months of misconduct allegations and disputes with the agency’s oversight body. The oversight commission terminated Bowden-Lewis on June 4 after two years in the position. This decision came after…
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has announced a $14 million initiative to attract black and Hispanic voters in key battleground states to support former President Donald Trump. The outreach effort, is headed by the Great Opportunity PAC, aims to influence…
