Thursday 06.27.2019

HISTORY: How Whites Lynched Black Business Owners To Kill The Competition

Absolutely everyone seems to be giving conflicting advice these days about personal finances.

Last week during the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee hearing about H.R. 40 and reparations, economist, author, political commentator and former president of Bennett College Julianne Malveaux reminded America of the many ways its dark history of racial violence against Black people continues to affect the group’s future.

Jeezy Invests In Black-Owned Affordable Cell Phone And Earbud Brand

Jeezy has excelled in hip-hop and business. Now the Grammy-nominated artist and entrepreneur has invested in a Black-owned telecommunications company to offer families more affordable mobile options. Through a new partnership with Freddie Figgers, founder of Figgers Communications, Jeezy will help bring to market a cell phone brand and other wireless products, reported the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Lena Waithe Calls Out Will Smith And Denzel Washington For Not Funding More Films With Black Talent

Actress Lena Waithe isn’t too impressed with Black Hollywood heavyweights. The “Master Of None” actress recently called out Will Smith and Denzel Washington for not doing more to finance films with Black talent. On the other hand, she praised Brad Pitt.

YouTube Star Etika’s Death Ruled a Suicide, Fans Mourn & Petition to Have Him Buried at HQ

Beloved content creator, influencer and social media star Etika was found dead when his body was pulled from the East River Monday, reported the New York Post. His death has been ruled a suicide and fans are heavily mourning losing him.

Trump On Reparations: ‘I Don’t See It Happening’

President Donald Trump said he doesn’t believe the federal government will pursue reparations for descendants of slaves, an idea that is popular among some Democrats. “I don’t see it happening,” Trump said in an interview with The Hill.