Rashida Jones Appointed Lead of Dayside Programming at MSNBC
*NBC News executive Rashida Jones has been placed in charge of MSNBC’s daytime schedule, the network announced …
The USA’s Incredible Unemployment Surge (6.6 Million People) Visualized
*To quote/paraphrase Trump, no one’s ever seen anything like this before. Nope, we sure haven’t. It’s …
Chris Smalls: Amazon Employee Fired for Staging Walkout to Protest Hazardous Work Conditions
*Millions of Americans have lost their jobs in recent weeks due to the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent instructions by …
The Pulse of Entertainment: A Star is Born, Sophie Fatu is Her Name and ‘Love Is…’ Is Her Hot Debut EP
*Seven years-old Sophie Fatu is making her vocal debut with the release of “Love Is…” (Extraordinary Records). The EP …
Moviefone’s New Owner is Hollywood Producer Cleveland O’Neal III
*Hollywood producer Cleveland O’Neal III has come forward as the buyer of Moviefone, which was sold last week in a …
‘Franchise’ Tracks the Rise and Role of Fast Food in Black America
*On any given day in the US, one-third of American adults eat at a fast-food restaurant. However, fast food doesn’t mean …
Creflo Dollar Calls On Congregation to Send Tithes via Cash App Amid Coronavirus Chaos
*As schools, universities, churches shut down across the nation amid the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, Pastor Creflo …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Nickelodeon’s ‘Danger Force’ Spin-Off Premieres Saturday, March 28
*“We don’t understand our powers. We’re kids trying to figure it out,” said Dana Heath. Dana is a 13-year-old actress …
3 Million Jobs Gone! Just Like That, Coronavirus Cripples the Economy
*For millions of people, the coronavirus has made its presence known in the form of sudden unemployment. The data is out …
Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs’ African American Lecture, Exhibit Returns to the Eubie Blake Center Nov. 28
*The “More Than a Fraction” African American Heritage & Culture Lecture and African Artifact Traveling Exhibit …
Stimulus Package Breakdown: Here’s How Much You Stand to Get & When to Expect it
*(Via CNN) – Lawmakers struck a $2 trillion stimulus deal early Wednesday that includes sending checks directly to …
Mystics Owner Sheila Johnson Bids on Trump International Hotel
*Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, is among the bidders looking to acquire the ground lease for …
Byron Allen Makes $8.5-billion Bid for Tegna Station Group + ‘The Root’s’ Jason Johnson Steps Down After ‘Salem Witch Hunt’
*Byron Allen has reportedly made an all-cash bid for Tegna, a company that boasts a massive collection of 62 Big Four …
Guard and Inmate at Rikers Island Test Positive for Coronavirus, Meek Mill Unveils Plan to Stop Spread
*A guard and inmate at Rikers Island jail have tested positive for coronavirus. Michael Skelly, spokesman for the New …
Vanessa Bryant Files to Add Youngest Daughter Capri to Kobe’s Trust
*Vanessa Bryant has filed legal documents to add her 9-month-old child, Capri, to Kobe Bryant’s trust. …
