Beyond The Triple-Double: Russell Westbrook Retires As An Unapologetic Pioneer On And Off The Court
Russell Westbrook did more than play basketball. He changed the way the game is played. For 18 seasons, his energy and passion set a new st...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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‘There Is A Purpose For You’: Nia Long’s Encouraging Words To Black Entrepreneurs
Owning a small business comes with more than its fair share of challenges. And for Black entrepreneurs, that road can be even more difficul...
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ON THIS DAY: Aug. 18 Marks The Beginning Of Slavery In America
In late August 1619, the English privateer ship White Lion anchored at Point Comfort (modern-day Hampton, Virginia,) carrying a car...
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California Uber, Lyft Drivers Move Closer To Unionizing
Uber and Lyft drivers in California are closer to gaining union representation after state regulators determined a newly formed union secu...
Monday, August 17, 2026
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1-Week Delay In Pay Can Cause Hardship For Folks Living Check-To-Check
Half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck say a one-week delay in pay would cause major financial hardship , highlighting the strain e...
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Settlement Reached In Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Estate
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother has reached a proposed settlement with representatives for the late actor’s 9-year-old daughter amid an ong...
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The 1st BLACK ENTERPRISE Cover Birthed A 56-Year Legacy
In August 1970, the visionary Founder and Publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr. launched a publication and gave birth to a media company that...
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