Robert F. Smith, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, has reclaimed his title as America’s richest Black billionaire, surpassing David Steward, co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT). Smith’s net worth now stands at over $11.4 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the second richest Black person globally, after Aliko Dangote. Net Worth […]
On June 5, 2024, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and civil rights attorney Ben Crump met with Congress members to advocate for more Black representation in the luxury spirits industry. They aimed to address the wealth gap and increase Black ownership in this sector. 50 Cent and Crump met with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers at […]
A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for defamation, negligence, and privacy violations, claiming she inspired the stalker character Martha in the hit series “Baby Reindeer.” Harvey’s lawsuit, filed in a California court, seeks over $170 million in damages, arguing that Netflix spread “brutal lies” about her to millions of viewers. Allegations and Lawsuit […]
During trading hours on June 5, 2024, Nvidia surpassed the $3 trillion valuation mark, becoming the second most valuable public company in the world, ahead of Apple Inc. Nvidia’s stock rose 5.16% during trading hours, closing at $1,224.40, up from $1,164.37 the previous day. This impressive performance places Nvidia just behind Microsoft, which holds a […]
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender, was dismissed following months of misconduct allegations and disputes with the agency’s oversight body. The oversight commission terminated Bowden-Lewis on June 4 after two years in the position. This decision came after 16 misconduct allegations, including racism, mistreatment of employees, and improper use of email access. During […]
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