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“I had just kind of reached burnout. I saw an advertisement for this position at the U and thought, ‘Let’s do it. Let’s work at the Black Cultural Center and do some programming.’ I had been doing programming for an adoption camp for a while, so I applied and ended up here. Honestly, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. At the Black Cultural Center, I run programming for Operation S.U.C.C.E.S.S., and I am the chair-elect for the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) U of U Chapter. For Operation S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at the Black Cultural Center, I write skill…

By all accounts, Automation Personnel Services Inc. aims to please its customers.For just over a quarter-century, the Alabama-based temp agency has provided temporary workers to industrial companies and warehouses in the South, and its dedication to clients shines through its motto: “We built our success helping you succeed.”But that focus on customer service can be treacherous. When its clients wanted to hire temp workers based on race, sex or age, Automation was happy to oblige, according to dozens of former employees.Former employees at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, branch office of Automation Personnel Services say they received orders for “country boys,” or…

Diana Ross Steps Down As Godmother Of Royal Caribbean’s Star Of The Seas Black Enterprise Source link

In the days following George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, feelings of anger and sadness pushed countless American citizens across the nation into the streets in protest. At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, black student leaders banded together to ensure change was enacted. “It was time for us and our community members to finally demand changes and not allow people to tell us what those changes are,” said Batool Ibrahim, president of the Black Student Union. In addition to protesting, signing petitions and meeting with other campus groups, the students found a way to make an immediate impact in the campus and Lincoln community. “We are…

DURHAM, N.C. — The oldest Black-owned insurance company in the United States is coming to an end. Wake County’s Superior Court has approved a petition to liquidate North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company.   What You Need To Know North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company is in the process of liquidating It has been serving the community since 1898 and has approximately 241,500 policyholders Policy holders with N.C. Mutual can continue filing their claims normally  According to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, premiums are protected by the state’s guaranty association​   N.C. Mutual in Durham has been serving the community since 1898 and is credited with helping launch Black Wall…

PORTLAND, Ore. — A jury has awarded an Oregon woman $1 million in damages after finding she was discriminated against by a gas station employee who told her, “I don’t serve Black people.”The Multnomah County jury’s award this week to Portland resident Rose Wakefield, 63, included punitive damages of $550,000.Wakefield’s lawyer, Gregory Kafoury, said she stopped for gas at Jacksons Food Store in Beaverton on March 12, 2020, and saw the attendant, Nigel Powers, ignore her and instead pump gas for other drivers.When she tried to ask for assistance, he said, “I’ll get to you when I feel like it,”…

Markey joins in bolstering Black business community The Martha’s Vineyard Times Source link

Newsday has removed its paywall to allow everyone access to this groundbreaking and essential investigative project. In one of the most concentrated investigations of discrimination by real estate agents in the half century since enactment of America’s landmark fair housing law, Newsday found evidence of widespread separate and unequal treatment of minority potential homebuyers and minority communities on Long Island. The three-year probe strongly indicates that house hunting in one of the nation’s most segregated suburbs poses substantial risks of discrimination, with black buyers chancing disadvantages almost half the time they enlist brokers. Additionally, the investigation reveals…

through Kandis Edwards August 15, 2025 Angel Reese is relieving his first signature shoe months before schedule. Fans and enemies often argue about the efficiency of WNBA player in court. What cannot be rejected is that he is a constant topic of discussion. Reese is in capitalization of public interest, negative or positive, release of its signature sneaker shoes. Chicago Sky Standout has announced his debut signature shoe called Angel Reese 1. There will be three colored tools, diamond powder for purchase, receipts. In the interview ElleReese: discussed the accelerated release And what his new shoe brings to the table.…

In the latest episode Meac & MoreThe host Chris Stevens, especially in MEAC, especially in the MEAC, especially the strong reaction to HBCU athletics, South Carolina State Football Game from the original Saturday’s nest, on Friday on 14 November. Stevens claims changes in the change of change, violating travel plans, player’s preparation and employment opportunities – All to serve as to lead Clemson-Louisville to watch. The long-term benefits of the MEAC / SWAC for the ESPN and SWAC, referring to a potential plan for the larger broadcast of the HBCU, saying it’s more for broadcasting for more broadcasts. The episode…