Miami-based entrepreneur and rapper Rick Ross recently shifted his focus from his longstanding feud with 50 Cent to offer an empowering message to young Black men. In a video shared online and reposted by The Shade Room, Ross emphasized the value of pursuing careers in blue-collar fields where he sees a lack of Black representation […]
Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it favored white and Asian employees over other ethnic groups in terms of pay and career advancement, according to a law firm representing the plaintiffs. Despite reaching this settlement, Google has denied the accusations. The lawsuit, initiated by former Google employee Ana […]
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has responded vigorously to criticism of her latest single, “Still Bad,” attributing the negative feedback to discomfort with a Black woman producing “real music with radical joy.” The backlash comes just days after the song’s release, a track that highlights her resilience during tough times. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Lizzo […]
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, known for his dynamic playing style and controversial career, continued to receive a substantial paycheck long after his last game in the league, as revealed in an interview on Vlad TV. Despite retiring after the 2011-2012 season, Arenas was paid through 2016 under a lucrative contract with the Washington Wizards. […]
The world’s billionaire population reached a record high last year, with Forbes reporting a total of 2,781 billionaires globally. Amidst this vast wealth, only 11 of these billionaires are Black, representing less than 1% of the global total, and among them, just two are women, and eleven are Americans. Here’s a closer look at the […]