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Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced to 30 days of house arrest for a March 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall, where he fired at two men he said had stolen his truck, phone, and sports memorabilia. Under the ruling by Judge Michael Schwartz of Pierce County Superior Court, the 55-year-old will also serve […]
Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a patio on 14 August, and her cause of death remains under investigation. Sharon Chuter was best known as the founder of Uoma […]
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to a new film exploring the pivotal moments that led Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move the studio will hope continues its recent run of box office success. The project, titled With The 8th Pick, is the work of screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen […]
Japan is stepping up its efforts to become more involved in Africa’s development, with a new plan to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years. The focus of this investment is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable growth across the continent. The funds will be raised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
For many Black founders, raising capital remains one of the toughest barriers to growth. Venture capital still overwhelmingly flows to white-owned businesses, and traditional bank loans often come with hurdles that disproportionately affect minority entrepreneurs. Grants, however, offer a unique pathway: they provide funding without debt or equity loss. But competition for these opportunities is […]
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