If you own a business, EVERY person who’s in your presence for longer than two minutes should know about it. And if you’re reading this and asking “Why?” that’s the wrong question… The better question is “Why NOT?” Every single time you engage with another human being—whether in-person or virtually—presents an opportunity to raise awareness of your business. Let’s not pretend that brand awareness isn’t a *key* factor in...
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As we find ourselves in the midst of the technological age, it’s becoming increasingly clear that digital equity initiatives and funding are needed to ensure that the Black community not only survives but thrives in this new world. We can’t deny the advancements that have been made in technology within Black communities. From social media influencers to Black-owned tech startups, there’s no shortage of Black excellence in the tech...
Recently, Tennessee state representative Paul Sherrell suggested adding an amendment to a Death Penalty bill that would include “hanging by a tree” as a method of execution. This incredibly tone deaf and vile suggestion felt as nasty as the smiling faces that stood around the bodies of our tortured and tormented ancestors to be photographed and passed around like souvenirs. Because of the clear racial implications attached to his...
Tyre Nichols cried out for his mother as he was beaten by 5 men. 6’3” 145 pounds punched, kicked, stomped and mocked by over 1,000 pounds of people inflicting violence with impunity against his fragile body. Disgust, sheer emptiness is what i feel right now. The outrage is justified. The action taken was swift. The response and transparency is encouraging. My wish is that this would be the last...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries unwilling to ‘save Republicans from their dysfunction’
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On January 3, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives did not elect a speaker, after three rounds of votes. This was the first time a speaker was not elected on the first round of votes in 100 years, as Republican Kevin McCarthy could not get enough votes to become the next House Speaker. During a C-Span interview Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [NY] – who was unanimously elected...
