Harlem Capital, a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Henri Pierre-Jacques and Jarrid Tingle, is looking to raise $150 million, surpassing its previous record of $134 million raised in 2021. Initially angel investors in startups, real estate, and non-technology sectors, Pierre-Jacques and Tingle transitioned into venture capital focused on underserved entrepreneurs during their time […]
The South Carolina Republicans’ electoral maps were ruled constitutional on May 23 by the Supreme Court. Lower courts had already expressed concern that these maps may unjustly diminish the power of black voters, and this was addressed in a 6-3 ruling. The writer of the majority opinion was Justice Samuel Alito. He stated that it’s […]
Top actress Viola Davis inspired a new generation of college graduates on Saturday, May 18, during the University of Rhode Island’s commencement ceremony. The university honoured her exceptional career and contributions to the arts with an honorary Doctor of Letters before her address. In an Instagram post celebrating the honor, Davis joked that people might […]
A new self-help app called ALTR, designed for the black community, is launching later this year. The app is backed by Viola Davis, Joy Reid, and Charlamagne tha God. ALTR was co-founded by David A. Wilson, creator of TheGrio, and Brandon John-Freso, a former software engineer at WeWork and OkCupid. ALTR is a subscription-based app offering […]
U.S. Representative Shontel Brown, a Democrat from Warrensville Heights, has taken a significant step in advocating for women’s health through the introduction of the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act, known as the U-FIGHT Act. During a poignant announcement on May 16, Shontel Brown shared her personal struggle with uterine fibroids, a […]
