by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 15, 2025 After implementing “congestion pricing” for vehicle travel into the busiest sections of Manhattan, New York’s MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) is claiming that charging folks to enter certain areas is “working,” according to figures for the first week. According to The New York Post, although the agency is…
by Mitti Hicks January 15, 2025 “Cash poor” means having wealth in assets but insufficient liquid money available for spending and saving. A troubling report has revealed that borrowing costs for cash-poor Americans living paycheck to paycheck are significantly higher than they expect to pay back. SoLo’s 2025 Cash Poor Report shows Americans paid more…
by Kandiss Edwards January 15, 2025 Minneapolis police officer convicted of aiding and abetting murder of George Floyd to be released from federal prison. Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng, convicted in the killing of George Floyd, is set to be released on Jan. 15. Kueng, 31, was charged with aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 15, 2025 Shanelle Scales-Preston made history after being elected to the board in November. Shanelle Scales-Preston, former mayor of Pittsburg, California, now serves as the first Black women on the Board of Supervisors in Contra Costa County. CBS News confirmed Scales-Preston took the oath of office on Jan. 14 to lead…
by Mitti Hicks January 15, 2025 The actual name of the Chinese-owned app is Xiaohongshu, which translates to Little Red Book in English. Americans have shortened it to RedNote. As the ban on TikTok looms, creators have been scrambling to find an alternative. Many are finding a new home in RedNote. The actual name of…
When Meta shared news of reducing its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs on January 10, it sent ripples through the tech industry. The company’s shift arrives at a pivotal moment when Black representation in technology leadership remains staggeringly low at just 3% of Fortune 500 tech executives. The timing of this announcement, coupled with broader…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 15, 2025 The rapper decides not to go forward with planned litigation against the two companies Canadian rapper Drake has had a change of heart and has withdrawn the legal action he took against Universal Music Group and Spotify in November 2024. According to Music Business Worldwide, the “Thank…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 15, 2025 Kim Taylor-Thompson is a Black women in Leadership By Candice C. Jones This column is for Black women in leadership because very little in the public dialogue reflects that experience. We must find and cultivate relationships with people whose methods, manner, and success we want to emulate. Kim Taylor-Thompson is one of those people for me. She…
by Black Enterprise January 15, 2025 Transitioning back to office is a big deal. Hey Fairygodmentor, Our whole office has been mandated to return to work full time. It will be the first time I’ll be back in the office full time in 5 years. My whole routine is different! I actually felt better, safer,…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 15, 2025 A Staten Island mother tragically lost her life while protecting her 12-year-old daughter during a violent altercation involving 20 women and girls. A Staten Island mom was stabbed to death while trying to protect her 12-year-old daughter during a violent altercation involving 20 women and girls. Jennira Roundtree, 43,…
