A link to the story below was emailed to us as an obituary posted on Economist.com. It’s heartbreaking, and just like the source who sent it to us says, it’s just the tip of an iceberg, and strikingly cold. Read on… SINGING WAS something Willie Levi loved to do. When he was at the state […]
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Cities and States at Odds on Decision to Reopen Now or Delay By DL. White Californians are hitting the beach after weeks of “stay home, stay safe” policies; however cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the 49er state. As of May 1, there have been 49, 917 confirmed cases, with 1,982 having lost their battle
In today’s state briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom reported that the state of California has made progress bending the curve but the risk of COVID19 is still very real. He continued his assessment in saying the state is “weeks” away from making the first changes. The governor said California’s residents have largely abided by stay-at-home orders
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In a statement from ESSENCE Communications, Inc. on ESSENCE Festival of Culture: “New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision. After continued monitoring of the evolving developments in the COVID-19 global pandemic and remaining in close contact and collaboration
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NEW YORK (AP) — Earl Graves Sr., who championed black businesses as the founder of the first African American-owned magazine focusing on black entrepreneurs, has died. He was 85. Graves died Monday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to his son, Earl “Butch” Graves Jr, in a post on Twitter. Graves launched his
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We couldn’t love Rihanna more. Aside from her business ventures, (yes we are big fans of Fenty beauty products) she puts her money where her mouth is. Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has donated $5 million to various organizations assisting with coronavirus relief efforts.The non-profit announced the donation in a statement this past Saturday. “When we
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By D.L. White In the senior legislative body of the United States Congress, the Senate, after days of debate, without the benefit of fact or material witnesses and following the lead of Mitch McConnell who stated weeks before the proceedings….. “Everything I do doing this (Senate Impeachment trial), I am coordinating with the White House
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Today, the world is mourning the loss of iconic basketball player Kobe Bryant, and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore–aka Gigi, among those who died in a private helicopter crash. Reportedly, his private helicopter reported experienced engine trouble from his home in Orange County to Thousand Oaks. Reports say that they were on their
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Arizona Cardinals football player Larry Fitzgerald has added team owner to his name as the wide receiver officially joins the Phoenix Suns Ownership Group. Fitzgerald becomes only the second active NFL player to own a stake in an NBA team, joining Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who purchased a stake in the Milwaukee Bucks
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And now, in a historic first, the crowns for four major pageants are worn by black women. Zozibini Tunzi, the newly crowned Miss Universe, joins Miss America Nia Franklin, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst and Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris in making history. Earlier this year, Franklin, Kryst and Garris made history together as the first three
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