TikTok has announced it is laying off hundreds of employees globally, including a significant portion of its workforce in Malaysia, as part of its ongoing shift toward increased use of artificial intelligence in content moderation.…
Roshanne Dorsett is carving out a new path after spending years advocating for marginalized communities as a human rights lawyer. Dorsett, who left her emotionally taxing legal career to pursue her passion for skincare, is…
Ken Frazier, the first Black CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, and Ken Chenault, the third Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company, have expressed concerns about the push to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
Toni Vaz, a pioneering actress, stuntwoman, and activist, died on October 4, 2024, at the age of 101 at the Motion Picture Fund campus in Woodland Hills, Calif. Vaz is best known for breaking barriers…
The BlackStars Experience 2024, hosted by PanaGenius, brought together leaders, innovators, and community members for a transformative event in New York City, celebrating Black achievement, diversity, and leadership across sectors. From inspiring panels to networking…
With over $2.2 billion in assets under management, GenNx360 Capital Partners is one of the nation’s largest Black-owned private equity firms. The New York based firm focuses on acquiring middle-market business services and industrial companies…
EatOkra recently launched its inaugural Culinary Creatives Conference, transitioning from a digital platform to an in-person gathering aimed at empowering Black food entrepreneurs. The event took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in lower Manhattan, showcasing…
Leo Battaglia, a city council member in Hackensack, NewJersey has agreed to resign following allegations that he used a racial slur against Shaun Holder, an African-American soccer coach. The decision comes in the wake of…
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