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Meet Tunde Onakoya: The Chess Master and New Guinness World Record Holder

Tunde Onakoya, a name that resonates with resilience and determination, has etched his mark on the global chess stage.  Born on October 6, 1994, in the bustling city of Ikorodu, Lagos, Onakoya’s...

Justice for Sade Robinson: Maxwell Anderson Faces Grave Charges in Sade Carleena Robinson’s Death 

A  case has emerged in Milwaukee, where 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson stands accused of crimes that led to the tragic demise of 19-year-old Sade Robinson.  In a joint announcement by Milwaukee County...

911 Outages Across Four States Raise Concerns Amid Cybersecurity Warnings

Late Wednesday, law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, and Texas found themselves in a race against time as major 911 outages left millions unable to contact emergency services. ...

Renowned Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Aims to Break Guinness World Record in 58-Hour Chess Marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a celebrated chess master, has embarked on an extraordinary mission: to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.  The event, currently underway...

What You Need to Know About Red Lobster Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, a prominent seafood restaurant chain with 649 locations across the United States, is reportedly considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it grapples with mounting debt. ...

Fatal Shooting in Bronx by Scooter- Gunmen Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

On Tuesday evening in the Bronx, a street corner turned into a scene of violence as four individuals fell victim to gunfire, allegedly perpetrated by assailants on scooters. Police revealed that...

U.S. States with the Highest Black Population in 2024 – Report

The Black population, according to the 2018 United States Census estimates, accounts for approximately 14.6% of the nation’s populace, totaling 47.8 million people. Specifically, the Black-only...

Westbound Equity Partners Pledges $100 Million for Black and Latino-Led Startups

Formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital, Westbound Equity Partners aims to inject millions into Black, Latino, and diversity-driven startups. Co-founder Sean Mendy emphasizes the importance of...

Fund Led by NBA Icons Investing $230K to Empower Black Youth and Entrepreneurs

NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, alongside their philanthropic endeavour, the Social Change Fund United (SCFU), have announced a significant investment of $230,000 into two...