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Minnesota AG Sues Chadwick Banken for Predatory Deals Targeting Muslim Community

Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated legal action against real estate broker Chadwick Banken, accusing him of exploiting a predominantly Muslim community through manipulative...

Texas Southern University Names Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III President

Texas Southern University (TSU) has appointed U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III as its 14th president, effective June 1. The decision, made on May 16, brings Crawford’s extensive...

Black Communities in Alabama Fight Against Chemical Industry Expansion

Africatown and McIntosh, two predominantly Black communities in Alabama’s 60-mile “chemical corridor,” are grappling with the adverse effects of the state’s burgeoning chemical industry...

Spotify Sued for Allegedly Underpaying Royalties by Tens of Millions

Music streaming giant Spotify has been sued in a U.S. federal court for allegedly underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers by tens of millions of dollars. The lawsuit, filed by the...

President Biden Reaches Out to Black Voters in Detroit and Atlanta

President Joe Biden made significant appeals to black voters over the weekend, starting with a heartfelt declaration at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP)...

Madison Crowell Earns Over $14 Million in Scholarships and Acceptance to 231 Colleges

Liberty County High School senior Madison Crowell has captured national attention by earning over $14 million in college scholarships and being accepted into 231 schools. The 18-year-old standout...

Black-Owned Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Expands to North Carolina and Florida

A lot of people will soon savour the flavours of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks as the popular black-owned food brand announces its expansion into North Carolina and Florida. Founded in Atlanta by Derrick...

Morgan State University Secures $1.05M Grant to Equip Students for FinTech Revolution’s Forefront

Morgan State University National FinTech Center has secured extended financial support from Ripple, a leading company dedicated to pioneering crypto solutions. On May 14, the Baltimore-based...

Ben Carson Stays Apart as Other VP Contenders for Trump

Ben Carson has been noticeably absent from recent Donald Trump fundraisers or contenders. While other potential vice presidential candidates eagerly position themselves alongside Donald Trump, one...