Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO of EBONY – Company Also Promises Back Pay
*NEWARK, NJ – The board of directors of EBONY Magazine has agreed to a leadership change and the removal of CEO Willard …
Byron Allen: Media Mogul Settles $20 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit with Comcast
*Byron Allen and Comcast have settled their long-running racial discrimination dispute. As part of a settlement …
Uber Eats Accused of ‘Discrimination’ After Waiving Delivery Fees for Black-owned Businesses
*Uber Eats is waiving delivery fees for Black-owned businesses for the remainder of 2020. The move is meant to show …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Saxophonist Euge Groove Releases His 12th Album ‘Sing My Song’
*“This is my 12th album,” said sax man Euge Groove about his new project affectionately called “Sing My Song,” featuring …
Essence Owner/Richelieu Dennis Steps Down As CEO in Wake of Scathing Exposé
*If you’ve been following the drama going down over at Essence Magazine, you know that a group called Black Female …
Mary J. Blige: Singer Announces Launch of Limited-Edition Wine Collection
*Mary J. Blige has announced the launch of her first Sun Goddess Wines collection. The limited-edition label is in …
Black Information Network (BIN) Launches the First 24/7 News Service for the Black Community
*NEW YORK, N.Y. –– Today marks the launch of BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local …
ESSENCE Responds to Accusations of Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment and More by ‘Black Female Anonymous’
*Today Essence magazine is responding to some unknown forces from within its predominantly Black female staff. The …
Ford to Unveil New Bronco on OJ Simpson’s Birthday Next Month
*Ford Motor plans to reveal the all-new Ford Bronco on July 9, same day as the birthday of O.J. Simpson. Simpson …
Aunt Jemima’s Great-Grandson Slams Decision to Erase Her Legacy from Brand
*Aunt Jemima’s great-grandson has slammed Quaker Oats decision to retire her image from the brand’s logo, …
Idris Elba to Launch Luxury Resort in Sierra Leone After the Coronavirus Issue is Over
*Idris Elba is planning to open a luxury resort in Sierra Leone. Speaking to The Mirror, a source claimed: “Idris saw …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Candi Staton Says ‘Just Breathe’ on New Single via The Orchard
*“Started…really writing a couple years ago,” said Grammy-nominated Candi Staton about her new music and recently …
Kanye West Inks 10-year Deal with Gap on Collection Launching in 2021
*Kanye West and his Yeezy fashion line have inked a 10-year deal with GAP for a collection that will launch in 2021. …
Move Over Gin & Juice – Snoop Cali Red Arrives Next Month
*Move over gin and juice, Snoop Dogg is about to drop some wine like it’s hot! Next month, Snoop will bring his …
‘Spirit of Confederacy’ Statue Moved to Houston Museum of African American Culture
*The ‘Spirit of the Confederacy’ statue sat in the Sam Houston Park for more than a century. Last week, the …
