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Michael Jordan donates $2 million to Hurricane relief efforts, stresses long term effects on Carolinas
In an interview with the Charlotte Observer, NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan discussed what he saw in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina that led him to donate $2 million to Hurricane Florence relief efforts. “Wilmington truly is my home. Kept thinking about all those places I grew up going to,” Jordan […]
Barack and Michelle Obama to donate $2 million to Chicago youth jobs
There’s been a lot of controversy over the past few days about how much former President Barack Obama gets paid. Now, he and Michelle are giving some of that money away.
Charles Barkley Donates $2 Million To Two HBCU’s
When he’s not analyzing professional basketball, Charles Barkley is prone to offer his two cents pertaining to issues in the black community – ranging from crime to protests. While there’s almost always disagreement regarding his criticisms, they do appear to come from a place of genuine concern. This became more evident when he donated $2 million […]
U.S. Government Settles $492 Million Lawsuit With Native American Tribes
The U.S. Government has will pay 17 Native American tribes $492 million after a legal settlement, according to NPR. The payment is meant to make amends for the mismanaging natural of resources and other tribal assets. The settlement is meant to serve as a compromise between the tribes and the federal government, especially after President Obama promised […]
642 Million Reasons Chicago Doesn’t Need More Police
Since 2004, Chicago has spent $642 million on police-related legal claims. Between 2012 and 2015, the City paid out a total of $210 million to settle police misconduct lawsuits, many on the receiving end of the settlements were Black and Brown folks. This is now the same city that will be hiring more police officers, […]
Church Connects HBCUs and High School Students For $2 Million In Scholarships
The Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va. has been helping make education more accessible to black students for decades. It’s most recent method of doing so has been the Annual HBCU College Festival. The 14th Annual HBCU College Festival was held this past February at T.C. Williams High School and brought in more than 3,000 students […]
Lawsuit: Central Park Five want $52 million from state
After winning a landmark $41 million settlement from New York City, the Central Park Five are looking to make the state of New York pay $52 million more for their unjust time behind bars. The five men, who were wrongfully jailed for years in the 1989 rape and assault of a woman jogging […]
Child band Unlocking the Truth lands $2 million record deal
The metal band Unlocking the Truth has just landed a record deal. The 8th graders have signed a deal with Sony Music that could be worth nearly $2 million for the tween trio.
Mother who drove children into ocean held on $1.2 million bond, remains under psychological watch
A North Carolina mother of three is being held in isolation and on $1.2 million bond after attempting to drown her children by driving them into the ocean. Ebony Wilkerson’s defense attorneys have argued that she belongs in a mental hospital, not a jail cell.
Two Women Shot At During Christopher Dorner Manhunt Awarded $4.2 Million from LAPD
The LAPD has reached a $4.2 million settlement with the two women its officers shot at during the search for Christopher Dorner earlier this year.
LAPD Officer Wins $1.2 Million Settlement after Accusing Department of Racial Harassment
LAPD officer Earl Wright has been awarded a $1.2 million settlement with the city of Los Angeles after accusing the LAPD of racial harassment.
Obama Gives $6.2 Million Towards Minority Job Training
Obama Gives $6.2 Million Towards Minority Job Training Gerren Keith Gaynor, News One | July 20, 2011 WASHINGTON — The Obama Administration — through the Environmental Protection Agency — awarded more than $6.2 million towards workforce development in 21 minority communities. The investment seeks to provide underprivileged populations the same degree of protection as their wealthy […]