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New Study Confirms Reality Television Perpetuates Stereotype’s of the Angry African American
When it comes to race and ethnicity, television cuts two ways. It can and has taught tolerance. It also continues to perpetuate stereotypes. A new study of reality…
Three Black Business Owners, facing Gentrification, explain how to Thrive in NYC
Almost 20 years ago, Janifer Wilson noticed that Harlem’s bookstores were disappearing one by one, something she couldn’t stand as a woman dedicated to…
LeBron James’ “I Promise School” Really is The First of its Kind
Akron’s public schools have a major problem; its at-risk students are falling well behind the rest of the K-12 population in the classroom. The…
Nichole Yembra: Managing Partner of One of The Largest FinTech VC Firms in Africa
One of my goals is to invest in many startups here and on the continent. The African Fintech (Financial technology) sector is one that’s…
Abby Dione: The First Black Woman To Own An Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
Abby Dione became the first Black woman in the US to own an indoor rock climbing gym when she purchasedCoral Cliffs Rock Climbing Center…
Rick Famuyiwa Producing ‘Sade’, an African Princess Fairytale Movie for Disney
Disney is developing live-action fairytale film “Sadé,” centered on an African princess with “Dope” director Rick Famuyiwa attached to produce. The studio bought a pitch from Ola…