Month / September 2020
McDonald’s Sued For Racial Discrimination By 52 Black Former Franchisees
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees. The 52 plaintiffs, who owned around 200 U.S. stores before being […]
‘I Just Want to Spread Awareness’: Naomi Osaka Wears Face Mask with Breonna Taylor’s Name on It at U.S. Open
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she’s highly aware that people watch the U.S. Open all over the world, so she wanted to use the tournament to raise awareness about Breonna Taylor. Osaka faced off against Japan’s Misaki Doi on Monday, Aug. 31, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in […]
Rep. Barbara Lee talks to SiriusXM’s Laura Coates About the 2020 Race & Election Meddling / Listen
Yesterday, California Rep. Barbara Lee called to speak with SiriusXM Urban View host Laura Coates about the 2020 race and election meddling. During the interview, Representative Lee told Coates: “There are so many reasons why we must vote for the Biden-Harris ticket, regardless of what […]
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies Fatally Shoot Black Man After He Was Stopped For a Vehicle Violation While Riding His Bike
People have taken to the streets after deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department fatally shot a Black man after stopping him for a vehicle violation. Family members identified the deceased man as Dijon Kizzee, reported CBS Los Angeles. Sheriff’s Lt. Brandon Dean […]
Americans Have Saved Nearly $91 Billion From Working From Home, Report Says
Since the spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, in the United States, many companies have been forced to close their offices to prevent the transmission of the virus among their workforce. The change has completely reshaped corporate cultures as more companies plan on working from […]