Thursday 06.06.2019
30 R&B And Hip-Hop Stars Who Passed Away: Heavy-D, Tony Thompson, And More
Over the years we have lost many in the world of music. Here are 28 R&B and hip-hop performers who have passed away.
Jay-Z Is A Billionaire And He Just Invested In A Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company
Jay-Z knows how to make money 99 different ways and now he hopes a vegan cookie company is one of them. Recently, named the first self-made hip-hop billionaire by Forbes, the rap icon and businessman continues to take the risks that earned him that crown in the first place.
Illinois’ Historic Marijuana Law: The 11th State To Legalize Recreational Use Could Use The Money
Illinois just pulled off what New York and New Jersey couldn’t, approving the most progressive cannabis law in the U.S. while legislators in the more eastern states made the process of legalizing recreational marijuana sound like pulling shark’s teeth.
Muslim Workers at Amazon File Federal Discrimination
Amazon is being accused again of violating workers rights. This time, three Muslim Somali women who work at an Amazon warehouse outside Minneapolis have filed a federal discrimination complaint against the company, alleging they faced retaliation from managers after protesting work conditions.
Federal Subpoena Demands Records On Andrew Gillum: ‘Somebody Is Out To Damage’ Him Politically
Andrew Gillum was nearly elected the first Black governor of Florida, losing by a small margin in the 2018 election. Now, federal investigators are demanding information from Gillum, his campaign, and his political committee and have issued a subpoena. Some say this is all politically motivated.