Edges are scared for Black women. They can transform a hairstyle from plain to stylish in a few scoops. Whether it’s box braids, a slicked-back bun, or styling your locs, edges can elevate any hairstyle. In nearly every Black home, you will find a toothbrush specifically used for your edges. These toothbrushes are often found in bedrooms or bathrooms, stacked with gel. They often aren’t the most glamorous of tools, which is where Beemco comes in. Beemco is a Black-owned beauty brand founded by Leonie Campbell-King that launched the Edgedrop,
Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle US Department of Justice claims that its DEI initiatives failed to comply with federal antidiscrimination requirements, in violation of the False Claims Act. DOJ believe that the company set goals to increase Black and Hispanic representation. Government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees based on race or sex — and labeling the practice DEI does not make it lawful,” Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a DOJ statement, according to HR Dive. This settlement is part of a wider plan by the
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith K. Dimon and UNCF are donating $12 million from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Dimon Fund is part of UNCF’s $1.5B capital campaign to provide economic opportunities. 12 selected UNCF member schools will receive a $5 million institutional match from UNCF’s pooled endowment fund. “Our country’s future and strength depend on our young people. Our system of HBCUs continues to serve as the springboard to success for thousands of students in
South Africa has the most future-ready economy on the continent, according to a new report. A study by a digital entertainment platform BC GameBC Game examined nine pillars that determine a country’s readiness for the future. About the study Digital infrastructure measured the number of people online in each country, while innovation tracked the strength of the startup industry. Economic momentum merged income levels and growth, while governance focused on institutional quality. Human capital examined workforce capabilities and age profiles, while energy access measured electricity coverage. Education analysed the number
The unemployment rate for Black people in the US has decreased but remains higher than that of other racial groups, according to a new report. Black unemployment still higher than other racial groups In June and July, the unemployment rate for Black men fell from 7% to 6.7%. For Black women, the unemployment rate decreased from 6.2% to 5.8%. However, the overall unemployment rate in July was 4.1%, according to the Joint Centre for Political and Economic Studies. The Black unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is the highest among all racial groups,
The Trump administration has cancelled a new round of scientific grants for brain health and Alzheimer’s disease research at Emory University and the University of Pittsburgh. These grants allegedly highlight the impacts of racism on the brain, according to The Guardian. “This kind of clear political interference – that’s not a good way to do science,” said Ann Cohen, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, whose grant was canceled. “I haven’t even thought much about the why this is being done because it’s so scientifically wrong
On 14 August, Airtel Africa and Starlink launched Starlink Mobile in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The service will allow Airtel customers to connect smartphones directly to Starlink satellites in areas with limited mobile coverage. This marks Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC. Customers will not need to buy or install a satellite dish to connect to Starlink, as smartphones will automatically connect to satellites that work like mobile phone towers in space, according to Business Insider Africa. “The first-ever commercial launch of Starlink Mobile in Africa is
New research has found that companies that kept their DEI initiatives performed just as well as companies that did not. The research that was shared with the Guardian examined how well S&P 500 companies fared after Trump signed his executive order in 2025. Jacob Grumbach, an associate professor at the University of California at Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, used “abnormal returns” a term used by economists – the difference between how a stock is expected to perform versus how it actually performed, but removing the stock movement that could
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could potentially be given gloves that deliver electric shocks. ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to buy the Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (GLOVE), according to a note published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as reported by the BBC. Whilst a standard US power outlet is 120 volts, the gloves can produce up to 380 volts. How will the gloves work? The shock gloves made by Compliant Technologies LLC use neuro-peripheral interference, which essentially shocks the skin, flooding sensory nerves and temporarily
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has rejected Serena Ventures’ trademark appeal, according to Law360. The trademark application, which was filed in November 2020, was denied because the TTAB panel believed it could be mistaken for “Serena,” another trademark that also invests in real estate and other areas. “Serena” is owned by Florida-based VC Management Florida LLC. Serena Ventures Trademark application The TTAB panel said it denied Williams’ argument that her registered trademark applied solely to real estate. The decision said that “only some of registrant’s services are restricted to
