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 Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) in New York on Thursday, claims that Spotify reclassified its paid subscription services on March 1 without advance notice, resulting in […]
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) “Fight for Freedom Fund” dinner in Detroit. Addressing the crowd, he proudly announced himself as a “lifetime member” of the NAACP. Earlier that day, Biden began his […]
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 student has chosen to pursue her dream of becoming a physical therapist at High Point University (HPU) in High Point, North Carolina. HPU, which awarded Crowell a […]
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 Hayes, a native of West Philadelphia, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks quickly became a local favourite, leading to multiple locations throughout Georgia. Now, the restaurant […]
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 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) proudly announced the receipt of a substantial three-year grant totaling $1,050,000 from Ripple. This infusion of funds marks a pivotal moment for the […]
