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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Blacker the Berry’ Gets One Million Plays In Less Than 24 Hours
In less than 12 hours, Kendrick Lamar’s new single, ‘The Blacker the Berry’ has been played more one million times. His new song is an incisive look at racism in America. With a million listens in less than 24 hours, it’s safe to say this is Kendrick’s next hit. h/t Colorines Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
Motel 6 will pay millions after releasing guest lists to ICE, leading to arrests and deportations
According to NPR, hotel chain Motel 6 has agreed to pay $7.6 million following an investigation revealing that multiple locations in its chain shared their guest lists with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. It is not yet known exactly how many people have been arrested and/or deported as a result of the actions of […]
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 […]
Nike’s Kaepernick ad campaign causes initial stock tumble, but creates $43 million in buzz
Nike is betting big on Colin Kaepernick, making him the face of its new #JustDoIt campaign, along with Serena Williams, Odell Beckham Jr., and other star athletes across sports. Predictably, making Kaepernick the lead athlete has angered white people everywhere, leading calls to boycott Nike and people destroying already purchased Nike apparel. Nike’s stock even […]
U.S. plans $280 million military base in Niger as critics say growing presence is destabilizing Africa
The U.S. is expected to build a military base in the West African region of Agades, Niger with total construction and operations costs of $280 million by the end of 2024.
Beyoncé, UNICEF and Gucci partnership brings $1 million support for clean water project in Burundi
Beyoncé and Parkwood Entertainment, her management company, are celebrating Women’s History Month and World Water Day through partnerships with a humanitarian organization and luxury brand to provide clean, safe water to people in the East African nation of Burundi. As Essence reported in an exclusive interview with Ivy McGregor, Parkwood’s director of philanthropy and corporate relations, […]
Secret Service Settles $24M Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
After two decades, the Secret Service has reached a $24 million settlement in a discrimination lawsuit filed by more than 100 black agents.
Jill Stein Raises $5 Million for a Recount in Battleground States
According to Politico, since November 23rd, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has raised over $5 million to fund a popular vote recount in key battleground states, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—all states where Donald Trump narrowly beat Hillary Clinton.
Twitter Starts #BoycottPaypal Campaign After Co-Founder Donates $1 Million To Trump
If you’ve ever put any stock into those theories that all of the rich people in the world are friends and secretly plotting to take over the world, you may have found some supporting evidence.
Sandra Bland’s Family Reaches Settlement For $1.9 Million
Cannon Lambert, attorney for Bland’s family, has informed members of the media that her family has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $1.9 million. Texas Department of Public Safety will pay the maximum of $100,000, according to ABC 13.
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, […]
NYC To Pay Akai Gurley’s Family More Than $4 Million
In 2014, Akai Gurley was tragically shot and killed in the stairwell of his own apartment building by NYPD police officer Peter Liang. Although Liang was only given community service for the incident, both he and the NYC Housing Authority are paying up for Gurley’s wrongful death.