Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Tension ran high on “The View” when Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin went head-to-head over the Israel-Iran conflict. The debate quickly escalated, causing “The Color Purple” actress to make remarks about Iran, claiming Black people in America have it just as bad as people in Iran. Her comments left some viewers uneasy, and even online commenters had words about the heated conversation. Video will return here when scrolled back into view To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5…
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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 19, 2025 According to Johnson, the deal proved that urban redevelopment was an investment worth making. Magic Johnson has made billions since retiring from the NBA, but one deal with Starbucks “changed everything” for the business visionary. Johnson appeared on Bloomberg’s The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly to talk about his rise in the business world. “My movie theaters was crushing it in the inner cities. It showed people you can make money doing business in the inner cities of America,” Johnson said in the…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News June 17, 2025 WSB Radio Bill Caiaccio reports that Georgia has joined other states around the nation in a new effort to fight against human trafficking. The Georgia Businesses Against Trafficking Initiative focuses on raising awareness through training and collaboration with businesses statewide. June 17, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Brian Robinson writes, the political ad begins with a female swimmer at the starting block, poised for a race. Next to her is a young man in a women’s swimsuit. As he crouches into position, the male swimmer turns to the camera…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment “I wouldn’t have chose it, but it was what was best,” said Simmons who confirmed she ended the relationship. “I could have probably been in and out of like four or five other relationships. People would have never known and gotten my feelings hurt or not or whatever. And I just wouldn’t speak on it because some stuff is just better left unsaid.” She also discussed what happens in relationships when men “fantasize” about a perceived version of her based on reality television, referring to Yo Gotti publicly revealing his “crush” on…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Media mogul Byron Allen, a key figure in Black-owned media, has reached a settlement in his $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s. The case, which spanned several years, brought national attention to disparities in advertising spend directed toward media platforms owned by African Americans and serving HBCU audiences. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021, claimed that McDonald’s discriminated by placing Black-owned media in lower-tier advertising categories. These campaigns came with smaller budgets and less visibility. Allen also pointed out that McDonald’s had failed to meet its 2021 pledge. The…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Nearly two-thirds of adults oppose President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” approved in May by the House of Representatives, according to a KFF poll released Tuesday. And even Trump’s most ardent supporters like the legislation a lot less when they learn how it would cut federal spending on health programs, the poll shows. The KFF poll found that about 61% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents — and 72% of the subset who identify with Trump’s “Make American Great Again” movement — support the bill, which would extend many of Trump’s 2017…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. Read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 17: An attendee adjusts his Juneteenth-themed hat during a neighborhood Juneteenth festival on June 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Two years ago, President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the day on June 19, 1865 when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas stating all enslaved people in the state were free according to federal law. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) Happy Juneteenth! In a world where racism, the erasure of Black history and even attacks from the federal government…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Peachtree City, GA – I am excited to announce my candidacy for Peachtree City Council Post 4, a position previously held by Frank Destadio. I sincerely thank Frank for his service to our country and Peachtree City. My campaign is focused on returning Peachtree City to the core principles of its founding, ensuring the quality of life that has attracted families to this wonderful city remains uncompromised. I am disappointed with the city’s direction over the past decade, exemplified by bloated budgets and lower-quality service, as well suffering through four different city managers…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Kandiss Edwards June 19, 2025 The Chase family attended the ceremony to receive the award and honor the restaurant’s founders, Emily and Dooky Chase Sr. Dooky Chase, the New Orleans landmark restaurant, was honored at the 2025 James Beard Awards. The James Beard Awards were held at Chicago’s Lyric Opera on June 18. The restaurant received the James Beard Award for America’s Classic. The Chase family attended the ceremony to receive the award and honor the restaurant’s founders, Emily and Dooky Chase Sr. At the ceremony, Stella Chase, daughter of Chase, spoke…