Real Estate News & Market Insights: When announcing Martell’s departure, loanDepot said the company’s board would work with an executive search firm to find a new CEO. Hsieh has also been chairman of the board since February 2021 and is the company’s controlling shareholder. loanDepot said Hsieh’s strategic priorities include returning the company to profitability, gaining market share and leading its adoption of artificial intelligence. Once the second-largest U.S. retail lender after growing at an average of 38% per year during its first decade, loanDepot has since contracted. According to Inside Mortgage Finance, loanDepot ranks as the 20th-largest U.S. mortgage lender…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building on Monday left at least five people dead, including an off-duty New York City police officer, sources told the The Associated Press. The suspect was identified as Shane Tamura, of Nevada, two people briefed on the investigation told the AP. Sources said he fatally shot himself. Law enforcement officials located identification on Tamura’s body, including a concealed carry permit from Las Vegas, the people said. The people were not authorized to discuss details of an ongoing investigation and spoke to the…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Julia Garner is sharing an update on the Madonna biopic, in which “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” star is set to play the seven-time Grammy winner. During a recent interview on the “SmartLess” podcast, Garner said she’s still locked in to star in the film, which will be directed by Madonna herself. “That’s supposed to still happen,” Garner said of the film, adding that she’s “such a fan of Madonna” and that she “grew up listening” to her music. Garner said landing the starring role “just came about” naturally. Once she heard…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — The Beaufort Eagles football team looks to return to the form of the 2022 season when they were crowned state champions. The good news for the Eagles is they made the playoffs last year. This season, they return approximately 25 seniors, which head coach Bryce Lybrand said is the biggest class he has had at Beaufort. The bad news is their overall record last year was 2-9 overall and 1-4 in the region. They also have to replace Samari Walker, who was the team’s quarterback for…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Written in collaboration with Dr. Shena Young As news continues to unfold around the Diddy trial, many in our community—especially Black women and femmes—are sitting with a complicated, painful mix of emotions. For many survivors, this moment is more than a headline. It’s personal. It brings up deep wounds, ancestral pain, and the ever-present reminder of how violence against Black bodies—especially Black women’s bodies—too often goes ignored, silenced, or justified. At Therapy for Black Girls, we believe that conversations like this matter. And we believe they must happen with care, intention,…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNETIf you’re a student loan borrower enrolled in SAVE, you have until the end of the week before interest will begin accruing on your loans. The change doesn’t mean you have to switch repayment plans yet, but it could be a good time to make a plan. <!–>Earlier this month, the Department of Education announced interest would resume for the nearly 8 million borrowers on the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, beginning Aug. 1. Monthly payments,…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Most large school districts in metro Atlanta contract with Evolv Technology in some capacity. ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta school districts are investing millions in artificial intelligence-powered weapon detection systems, hoping the technology will prevent future tragedies. But school safety experts warn the systems aren’t as accurate as they appear. “It’s in some ways good technology,” said Michael Dorn, CEO of Safe Havens International. “In five to 10 years, it’ll probably be very good if this company is able to stay in business. But there’s some major issues with them now.” His nonprofit…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The Notorious B.I.G. was honored during Lil’ Kim’s set at One Music Fest, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. This year’s OMF will take place in Piedmont Park. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice One Musicfest, the Southeast’s largest annual urban progressive music festival, announced its 2025 lineup on Monday. The celebration of Black culture and music is back and bigger and will take place on Oct. 25 and 26. The two-day Atlanta festival will return to Piedmont Park, a change that comes after the festival was held at Central Park in 2024. One Musicfest…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips The kitchen and bathroom are two of the most important areas in any home, serving as functional spaces while also defining the property’s aesthetic appeal. Among the various elements that contribute to a room’s overall style, benchtops play a crucial role. They act as both work surfaces and design features that reflect personal taste and lifestyle, and polished concrete benchtops in Melbourne, Victoria offer an ideal balance of durability and visual impact for these key areas. In Melbourne and throughout Victoria, concrete benchtops have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, designers,…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 28, 2025 He edged out last year’s winner, Kyle Larson, when he won the race by .222 of a second. Race car driver Bubba Wallace scored a major victory by winning the Brickyard 400, and in doing so, he became the first Black driver ever to win a NASCAR crown jewel race. According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the race took place, Wallace beat last year’s winner, Kyle Larson, for the historic win. He won the race by .222 of a second. He prevented Larson…