EBONY Magazine Removes CEO Amid Ongoing Investigation
EBONY Magazine: "EBONY Magazine agreed to a leadership change and the removal of Chief Executive Officer Willard Jackson, Jr. Several weeks ago, the board commissioned an independent inquiry…
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Cardinal Dolan Excusing NYPD Abuse and Murder is Sinful
Black Star News: "Cardinal Dolan, your comments are insensitive, at the very least. They are offensive to every Black New Yorker targeted, daily, by the institutional racism that…
Bowman Calls for Universal Basic Income as Unemployment Rises
Bowman: "We need a bold recovery plan that focuses on universal basic income to provide immediate financial relief, and a green stimulus that invests in frontline communities." Photo:…
Black Businesses See Sales Surge Amid Racism Reckoning
According to Google, searches for “Black-owned businesses near me” reached an all-time high last month in the U.S. Photo: YouTube Black businesses are seeing a business boost as…
“What About Her?” Police Brutality Rally to be Held Friday
Three rallies will be held in Manhattan, Spring Valley, and East Meadow to honor Layleen Polanco and Tina Davis, two women who died at the hands of law…
Black Businessman Ebbie Parsons and Netflix’s $100 Million Lending Agreement
AJC: "Yardstick Management, founded by Ebbie Parsons in 2012, has been consulting with Netflix for months on how it can add more minorities to its executive ranks. He…
Institute of The Black World Establishes Helpline for Essential Workers
IBW: "The Community Cares Listening Line will provide emotional support and resource information in critical areas of need. This initiative seeks to address the impact of the Coronavirus…
NYC Leaders Engage in “Budget Tricks” to Protect NYPD Funding
Roberts: "Mayor De Blasio and the New York City Council’s “cuts” to the NYPD’s budget are a publicity stunt masquerading as reform...last night’s vote does not defund the…
Charles and Inez Barron to Hold Press Conference, Reparations Rally
Assemblyman Barron: “Speaker Heastie bring the Reparations bill (A3080A) to the floor for a vote now! Governor Cuomo make a commitment now to sign this bill into law…
ESSENCE Magazine: We Are Talking Steps to Address Workplace Allegations
ESSENCE: "ESSENCE is in the process of hiring law firms and other independent external experts to assess and review the company’s policies and practices and conduct comprehensive employee…