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Google Diversity Under Fire

For all of the technological progress that they have introduced, Silicon Valley companies like Google have become bastions of White…
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Time Inc. Seeks Buyer For Essence

Time wants to keep a smaller interest in the African-American women’s publication and refocus on its other core brands.
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How Net Neutrality Became The Latest Civil Rights…

The Color of Change says net neutrality is crucial in today’s fights for racial justice and equality.
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Twitter Hires African American As Head Of Diversity

Twitter previously hired a White man as diversity VP. After criticism, it now turns to Candi Castleberry-Singleton to diversify its…
Uber Releases Results Of Internal Sexual Harassment Investigation
CBC Urges Uber To Hire Black Executives

The Black lawmakers see an opportunity to promote tech diversity.
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CASSIUS’ ‘First Supper’ Honors Unapologetic, Cultural Leaders Throughout…

See who gets a seat at the table.
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Apples Hires First Diversity VP

Diversity remains an elusive goal for the tech giant.
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The Facts On The Every Student Succeeds Act…

Signed into law by President Obama in 2015, ESSA seeks to provide quality education for all of America’s children. Find…
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10 Ways To Build Credit For A Small…

Ready to take your venture to the next level? These action steps will ensure your biz’s credit rating reaches platinum…
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Magic Johnson Lands Lakers Job In Major Shake-Up

NBA legend Magic Johnson landed a new role as president for basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday after…
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Atlanta Business Owner Turns Setback Into Success After…

Keitra Bates received a fellowship to jump start an online enterprise after she closed a popular pizza cafe when the…
Residents And Activists Hold Anti-Violence March After Deadly Year In Chicago
Jesse Jackson Sr. Tackles Economic Equality & The…

“We’re free, but not equal," the Rev. Jesse Jackson told NewsOne last week.
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Black-Owned Start-Up Allows You To Put Plane Tickets…

Chicago-based Airfordable is a one-year-old company that allows users to pay for airline tickets in installments, or in African-American parlance,…
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Google's Parent Company Hires First Black Board Member

The search engine giant became focused on diversity after reports from 2014 showed that the company composed of the following:…
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The New Airbnb For Black Customers?

Noirbnb and Noirebnb are new enterprising sites offering an encompassing platform aimed at Black travelers all over the world.
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Airbnb Permanently Bans Racist NC Host

Shani Taylor, a friend and classmate of the woman who received the racist message, posted the exchange on Twitter.
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Must-See TV Shows This Memorial Day Weekend

Get into a good groove with a few great shows airing over the holiday weekend.
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Black Cannabis Entrepreneurs You Should Know

Despite abysmal drug war statistics, under new legislation and thanks to the budding legalized cannabis market, there are a few…
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Black Woman Engineer Creates App To Curb Employment…

A black woman creates an app aimed to curb employment discrimination.
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Oprah Loses 26 Pounds, Gains $12.5M…

After Oprah took to Twitter to share a video detailing how she dropped 26 pounds using Weight Watchers while still…
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