Jerrell McGirt, who worked at Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Georgia, has won a $115,000 settlement due to racial discrimination. According to documents from the case, on June 3, 2021, McGirt contacted the restaurant’s regional management to report how employees were being mistreated. He did not receive a response, so on June 8, he […]
In professional sports, Black athletes are achieving great things and also finding new ways to secure their financial futures. While big contracts and endorsement deals bring in a lot of money, sports careers can be uncertain. That’s why athletes need to think about long-term financial stability beyond their playing days. One smart option is investing […]
In a heated debate on Thursday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed, trading personal insults and showcasing their differences. Biden, who is 81 and running for a second term, faced concerns about his age and performance. Despite a week of preparation, Biden sometimes struggled to speak clearly. He talked quickly, often in […]
Atlanta-based venture capital firm Fearless Fund has seen a major shift as co-founder Ayana Parsons stepped down from her role as Chief Operating Officer in April. This change occurs in a legal dispute with the conservative group American Alliance for Equal Rights, which accuses the fund of racial discrimination in its grant programs. Parsons, along […]
Barack Obama’s half-sister, Auma Obama, was tear-gassed while participating in protests against a tax hike in Kenya. The activist shared her experience in a recent interview. Tearful and shaken, Obama recounted her ordeal to CNN. She joined the protests in solidarity with young demonstrators opposing a new tax-raising bill. Despite the peaceful intent of the […]
