by Jeffrey McKinney May 1, 2024 East Chop’s latest fund raising comes as the global vacation rental market is expected to exceed $130 billion by 2033. Hoping to build generational wealth for Black Americans, East Chop Capital has closed its second fund at $11 million. A Black-owned private equity firm, the business plans to use…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 1, 2024 Savannah James and her close friend April McDaniel launch their new podcast, “Everybody’s Crazy.” Savannah James is ready to show the world that she’s more than just LeBron James’ wife in her new podcast series “Everybody’s Crazy.” On Tuesday, April 30, Savannah and her longtime friend, April McDaniel, debuted…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 1, 2024 Mary J. Blige is “definitely” retiring from music in “five or six years.” After more than 30 years of a thriving music career, Mary J. Blige says she’s ready to retire in “five or six years.” The Grammy award-winning Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is gearing up for her third…
by Sharelle Burt May 1, 2024 Are we really shocked here? The New York City Council Data Team released a report that finds a staggering pay gap between women of color who work for NYC and their white coworkers. The report shows city employees who identify as Black, Latino, or Asian earn an average of…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 1, 2024 Ernesha Atmore is going to prison for stealing $20,000 worth of designer sunglasses. Here’s why. A career criminal is going to prison for more than 30 years after she was found guilty of stealing $20,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a Tampa, Florida, store. According to Fox…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 1, 2024 The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Muldrow v. City of St. Louis case was applauded by the ACLU for its strides toward workplace equality. The ACLU announced a major win for workplace equality following a Supreme Court ruling issued on April 17. The court’s decision on Muldrow v. City…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 1, 2024 “Every detail has been meticulously designed, prioritizing the athlete first at every step, resulting in a collection that exceeds the highest standards.” Tiger Woods has debuted a luxury apparel line, Sun Day Red, which features golf, training, and lifestyle apparel and accessories. The Hall of Fame golfer and…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 1, 2024 “Ain’t nobody gonna change your life but you.” In a video shared by The Neighborhood Talk, T.I. gave an up-and-coming rapper some advice after she approached him in the street and showcased her less-than-impressive rap skills. As the young lady spewed her lyrics, T.I. seemingly looked disinterested….
by Daniel Johnson May 1, 2024 Haiti’s gangs, which have formed a loose confederation, are seeking to have their voices heard—and have threatened violence if they do not receive a seat at the table. Haiti’s Transitional Council has named Fritz Bélizaire, a little-known former minister of sport, as the next Prime Minister in hopes of…
by Daniel Johnson May 1, 2024 In a statement released on April 30, the company cited “the challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs” as a reason for shuttering the clinics. Walmart announced that it would be closing its healthcare clinics across the country after the company said in 2023 that it would be opening…
