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I have known Kamala for years, and she’s always been an inspiration

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I know Vice President Kamala Harris. We were introduced years ago when she was the district attorney of San Francisco. One of my closest friends is married to one of her closest friends, so on several occasions, we had lunch or dinner. She’s a great dinner companion; we both love to argue and it was a thrill to go back and forth […]

July 24, 2024

News

Brooklyn preacher who boasted of ties to NYC mayor gets 9 years in prison for multiyear fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — A flashy Brooklyn preacher who has played up connections to New York City’s mayor was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for multiple frauds. Lamor Miller-Whitehead, 45, of Paramus, New Jersey, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court by Judge Lorna G. Schofield, who said she didn’t see meaningful remorse from the Rolls Royce-driving bishop convicted of fleecing one parishioner out of $90,000 in retirement savings, among other scams. In a rambling statement, Miller-Whitehead claimed he […]

June 19, 2024

Economy

Black Tech Expert With 25 Years Experience to Teach Cybersecurity Classes in Underserved Communities

Meet Tony Wittock, the Founder and CEO of Cyber Security Consulting Ops, a Black-owned cybersecurity tech firm based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Tony started out as an ethical hacker before starting his own tech firm, but prior to that, he spent more than two decades working as a Manager, Director, and Principal Engineer for big companies like Comcast and Cisco.In his various roles, Tony was responsible for developing analog and digital set-top box firmware, field deployment of firmware, the […]

June 17, 2024

Economy

Black Teacher Retires From School After 30 Years and Opens a Local Bar and Lounge in Her City

LoLecia Day, a 53-year-old former public school teacher, is pursuing her dream of running a bar with the opening of Day Drink Lounge, a Black-owned craft cocktail bar & lounge located in Duncanville, Texas. She has truly taken an exciting leap after retiring from her career of 30 years.LoLecia's decision to start her own business in the bar industry began with a desire to prioritize herself after years of putting others first."I realized that all of my life I've made […]

May 16, 2024

News

5 years after a federal lawsuit by NAACP, North Carolina voter ID trial is set to begin

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s photo voter identification law is set to go to trial Monday, with arguments expected to focus on whether the requirement unlawfully discriminates against Black and Hispanic citizens or serves legitimate state interests to boost public confidence in elections. The non-jury trial in Winston-Salem begins more than five years after the state NAACP and several local chapters sued over the voter ID law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in late […]

May 7, 2024

Economy

This Black-Owned Ice Cream Brand Was Founded More Than 100 Years Ago

Baldwin Richardson Foods with a storied history that dates back to its inception in 1921 as Baldwin Ice Cream in Chicago, has evolved into a titan within the food industry, largely thanks to the visionary leadership of Jolyn Robichaux. The company's journey from a popular local ice cream producer to one of the most prominent African-American-owned food companies in the US is a testament to strategic expansion and leadership acumen. Jolyn Robichaux, stepping into the leadership role in 1992, was […]

April 12, 2024

Economy

“Media Bae” Publicist Known For Her Red Carpet Interviews Celebrates Almost 20 Years in the Industry

Monesha "Mo" Clark, also known as Ms. Media Bae, is an Atlanta-based African-American journalist and publicist who has been in the media and entertainment industry for almost 20 years. Known for her personable red-carpet interviews as well as moderating panels, she is also a published freelance writer who has had her articles featured in publications like FEMI Magazine, Sheen Magazine, and Upscale Magazine.Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Monesha intertwines her cultivating creative drive for writing along with her engaging social media, marketing, […]

March 20, 2024

News

After more than two years, lawsuit against Biden administration for treatment of Haitian migrants proceeds

The Black migrant advocacy group suing the Biden administration over its treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in Del Rio, Texas, is hopeful after the case saw its first legal proceeding before a federal judge since the potential class-action lawsuit was filed in 2021. Last week during a status conference, U.S. District Court Judge Jia M. Cobb set a March 8 deadline for the Haitian Bridge Alliance, which is representing 11 Haitian migrants who accused the government of […]

February 26, 2024

Economy

Black Mom and 21-Year-Old Daughter, Owners of Virtual Assistance Firm Celebrate 6 Years in Business

It has been six years already and 21-year-old Essynce Moore and her mom, Dr. Starr Barrett, the dynamic duo behind the fastest-growing Black-owned virtual assistance firm called The Very Essynce of Virtual Assistants LLC, are still revolutionizing the industry. With a strong commitment to entrepreneurship and passing on invaluable life skills, Starr is empowering her daughter to thrive in every aspect of life.Their company offers personalized assistant and virtual office administration services encompassing secretarial tasks, marketing support, and bookkeeping, all at […]

February 20, 2024