Jacksonville resident Frederick Pierallini III, 27, has been sentenced to five years in prison for committing hate crimes against two Black women in Florida. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that Pierallini pleaded guilty on July 6 to the charges, which include assaulting the women while brandishing a firearm In addition to his 60-month […]
eBay has announced it will provide $525,000 in grants and technical assistance to support entrepreneurs, including Black-owned businesses, as part of its Up & Running Grants program. The program, now in its fifth year, aims to foster business growth by offering grants of $10,000 each to 50 eBay sellers in the U.S. In addition to […]
The Black Women Roundtable Organization in Mississippi remains dedicated to boosting voter turnout in the upcoming election. On April 27, the group held the “Power of the Sister Vote Boot Camp,” aiming to inspire Black women to exercise their right to vote. The event facilitated vital discussions about voting and registration, with a particular focus […]
Spelman College has announced that Angela Bassett, the esteemed Emmy award-winning actress, director, and executive producer, will be the keynote speaker for its 137th Commencement Ceremony. Bassett, celebrated for her roles in films such as “Malcolm X,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” “Black Panther,” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” will also receive an honorary […]
Reality TV star and criminal justice advocate Kim Kardashian West made a notable appearance at the White House on Wednesday to discuss potential pardons and further reforms with Vice President Kamala Harris. Kim Kardashian has been an outspoken supporter of criminal justice reform, especially for non-violent offenders. She previously worked with President Trump and his […]
