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What Is The YOLO Economy And Why Is It On The Decline?

Economists have confirmed that the YOLO economy has finally come to an end, closing the chapter on an era of financial prosperity.

Jun 7, 2024

'Heroic' Efforts Of These 3 Black Medical Students Led To The Development Of The First COVID-19 Vaccine

A group of Black medical professionals reflect on their early research that laid the groundwork for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sep 21, 2023

DaBaby's Team Responds To Concert Cancelation And Doubles Down On His Alleged $200K Booking Fee

Da Baby's team reveals the real reason that his recent New Orleans show was canceled, says it wasn't ticket sales.

Sep 2, 2022

India Arie Joins Musicians Pulling Their Catalogs From Spotify Following Joe Rogan Controversy

India Arie has always been about doing what feels right. Arie has shook the music industry since the very beginning, defying beauty standards with her hit song, “Video,” and always making it known that she will not conform to fit into what the world wants her to be. And, in 2022, nothing is changing. Rolling Stone reports that Arie is among the latest musicians set to remove music from Spotify in support of Neil Young, who first demanded action against the streaming platform’s failure to address the COVID-19 misinformation shared by Joe Rogan via his podcast. While misinformation about viruses and vaccines sparked the protest by musicians on the platform, Arie says it’s much more than that. “Neil Young opened a door that I must walk through,” Arie wrote via Instagram. “I believe in freedom of speech. However, I find Joe Rogan problematic for reasons other than his Covid interviews. For me, it’s also his language around race.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by India Arie...

Feb 1, 2022

Two Nurses Charged For Distributing Fake Vaccine Cards That Earned Them More Than $1.5M

Two New York nurses were arrested, charged for brining in more than $1.5 million for fake vaccination cards.

Jan 31, 2022

Rihanna's Foundation Pledges $15M To Climate Justice, Joins Jack Dorsey's #StartSmall Initiative

Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation join Jack Dorsey to commit $15 million for the climate justice movement to aid underserved communities.

Jan 26, 2022

Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Otvös Says COVID Deaths Helped Sales 'Quite Massively'

The CEO of Rolls-Royce recently disclosed that the sales of his car have spiked in the wake of rising COVID-19 infections.

Uber And Visa Are Dedicating $1M To Small Minority-Owned Businesses

Small minority-owned restaurants using Uber Eats are now eligible to apply for $10K in funding thanks to this new partnership.

Jan 10, 2022

How Dr. Kudaisi, A Super Mom Of Five, Beat Covid Then Gave Birth And Graduated Shortly After

Black women are the real superwomen. Dr. Queshonda Kudaisi overcame COVID-19 and went on to receive her Ph.D. after delivering a baby girl.

Dec 21, 2021

Scientist Who Identified Omicron Calls The World's Reaction 'An Unfair Treatment Of African Countries'

Scientist Sikhulile Moyo reveals his disappointment towards the global response to Africa following the reveal of the Omicron variant.

Dec 20, 2021

Black Women In Georgia To Receive $850 A Month Through Income Pilot Program

650 Black women in Georgia will receive $850 per month due to a new income pilot program to improve their mental health and financial status.

Dec 10, 2021

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, REFORM Alliance To Hold Job Fair In New York

Jay- Z’s Roc Nation will be partnering with REFORM Alliance to hold a job fair in New York on Nov. 18 to offer thousands of opportunities.

Nov 4, 2021

Google Employees Who Choose To Work From Home Could Soon Face A Pay Cut

Google employees who make the decision to work remotely may soon face pay cuts thanks to new tool developed by the company.

Aug 13, 2021

Here's What Live Nation Is Doing About Vaccine Mandates At Their Concerts

Live Nation has announced that it's putting the onus of vaccination proof in the artists' hands. What does that mean for mandates?

Woman Wins $302K In Delaware's Vaccine Incentive Program

A Black woman has just won $302,000 in Delaware's COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. We've got the details on her win.