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Omarosa has a new job and we’re not surprised
January 24, 2018 - According to TMZ, Omarosa will be joining the likes of Diddy, Jay Leno, and Magic Johnson working for the American Program Bureau. She will reportedly be asking $50,000 per speech. The bureau’s founder, Robert P. Walker, told TMZthat they wanted to book 10 appearances for Omarosa over the next three months. “Since it’s Black History Month and Wome... Read more
Black Trump supporter and HUD staffer calls April Ryan ‘Miss Piggy’ in Twitter war
January 25, 2018 - On Wednesday, a staffer at a regional Housing and Urban Development office for New York and New Jersey got into a heated war of words with White House correspondent April Ryan. HUD staffer Lynne Patton launched the petty personal attack against the esteemed reporter and CNN contributor on Twitter in response to Ryan’s claim that she and o... Read more
Philadelphia man gets Lowe’s to review their racially charged receipt-checking practice
June 15, 2018 -
Lowe’s has decided to suspend its receipt-checking protocol after a Black customer recently complained about being racially profiled. The incident took place at a West Philadelphia store on Memorial Day weekend, reports Philadelphia’s radio station WHYY. The customer, who was identified as Will Mega, grew suspicious when an employee went throug... Read more
St. Pete alters approach to Commerce Park development
November 9, 2019 - From StPeteCatalyst
St. Petersburg officials now are working with two groups interested in development in Commerce Park, an economically challenged area of south St.... Read more
2019 FRRC Bus Tour - St. Petersburg
Monday at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Last year we spent three weeks on the road campaigning for Amendment 4. This year, FRRC’s 2019 Amendment 4 bus tour will focus on breaking down barriers for... Read more
Black Facebook Workers Write Open Letter to Company: We Are Treated Every Day 'As If We Do Not Belong Here'
November 12, 2019 - From TheRoot
One year after a black Facebook employee accused the social media giant of failing its black employees and users, a group of Facebook employees published an... Read more
Stay Woke: NYU Law professor breaks down the urgency of Byron Allen’s Supreme Court case against Comcast
November 12, 2019 - From TheGrio
As the historic Supreme Court case between Byron Allen against the Comcast Corporation and Charter Communications swiftly approaches, many are racking their... Read more
Mo’Nique hits Netflix with a lawsuit for race and gender discrimination
November 15, 2019 - From TheGrio
Oscar-winning actress and comedian, Mo’Nique is not done with her beef with Netflix and has filed a 39-page lawsuit against the streaming company over pay... Read more
Wrongfully convicted Cleveland man, jailed for 23 years, awarded $1.3 million
November 16, 2019 - From TheGrio
A Cleveland man has finally reached a $1.3 million settlement against Cuyahoga County and the city itself for compensation after his 23-year-old murder conviction... Read more
Former Comcast exec defends Byron Allen lawsuit, exposes company’s dealings with Black networks
November 25, 2019 - From TheGrio
Another major voice is speaking out about cable giant Comcast and its shaky relationship with Black business owners- and this time, it’s a company... Read more