RICHMOND, Va. — A jury in Virginia has awarded $300,000 in damages to a Black woman who sued a police officer for excessive force and false arrest after she was forced face-down onto the pavement during a traffic stop. The case began on Feb. 12, 2015, when then-54-year-old Monica Cromartie was stopped for speeding. Cromartie […]
“The kids that won’t listen to nobody, will listen to me, we come out of the same kinda confusion,” 50 wrote in an Instagram post. “This program is just gonna show them how to win. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.” In the future, the artist, born as Curtis Jackson, said he believes the programs will only grow and […]
A trio of friends Duane “Myko” Cheers, Danita Claytor, and Jumoke Jackson co-founded Everything Legendary, a Black-owned vegan burger. The company landed a $300,000 investment deal on Shark Tank, earlier this year according to Black Business. In February, the trio pitched their business to the Sharks and signed a deal with Mark Cuban for $300,000 investment […]