Rapper and Atlanta native Gunna is launching a $500,000 guaranteed income program aimed at helping families in his hometown, as first reported by Billboard. Set to kick off on September 18, the Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program will provide 30 families in the 30349 zip code with $1,000 monthly stipends for a year. Addressing Economic Challenges Head-On In a move to tackle economic inequality, Gunna has teamed up with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) to create a program that offers direct financial support to those who need
Shaquille O’Neal, the basketball star turned business mogul, is at the center of a class-action lawsuit linked to the Astrals NFT project. The case, which has captured public and legal attention, has recently moved forward following a ruling from the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The court’s decision granted partial progress for the plaintiffs, while dismissing other claims. Lawsuit Moves Forward with Mixed Results The core of the lawsuit revolves around O’Neal’s promotion of Astrals, a project featuring 10,000 3D NFT avatars and a decentralized autonomous
Instagram has failed to remove 93% of abusive comments flagged for targeting women politicians, a recent report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found. Disproportionate Abuse Faced by Women of Color Politicians Among the politicians studied, Vice President Kamala Harris, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jasmine Crockett were subject to abuse. Comments ranged from overtly racist slurs to sexually explicit threats, many of which Instagram left unaddressed, despite these posts being clear violations of its community guidelines. In the 2020 US Congressional race, it was found that women of
Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the immediate closure of its office in Brazil. This decision comes amid an intensifying legal conflict with Brazil’s Supreme Court, specifically targeting Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to Reuters. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, is embroiled in a dispute over alleged censorship orders that threaten both freedom of expression and the safety of its employees. Legal Battle and Alleged Censorship The closure of X’s Brazilian office follows a secret order issued by Justice de Moraes, demanding the removal of
X has come under scrutiny for running advertisements alongside content from five UK accounts that allegedly spread hate and misinformation during recent racist and Islamophobic riots. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) revealed that these accounts, which were verified and promoted false claims following the Southport attack, garnered 260 million views in just one week. X—formerly Twitter—placed ads for prominent brands like GlaxoSmithKline and the International Olympic Committee near these posts, generating revenue from harmful content. Hate Speech and Misinformation Fuel UK Riots The controversy centers on five high-profile
The Hey Auntie! app is on a mission to address the growing loneliness epidemic by fostering meaningful connections between generations of Black women. Created by Nicole Kenney, the platform provides a safe and supportive space for Black women to share wisdom, receive guidance, and build community. Fostering Community Through Fictive Kinship Central to the Hey Auntie! experience is the concept of “fictive kinship,” where relationships are built not through blood ties but through emotionally significant connections. Kenney, who has long championed the power of intergenerational wisdom, describes the platform as
Advertisements for nutrition products promoted by Dragons’ Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after being deemed misleading, according to The BBC. The ads, which featured Bartlett endorsing products from the health brands Huel and Zoe, failed to disclose his financial interests in the companies, a violation of advertising guidelines. ASA’s Decision: Misleading Endorsements The ASA’s ruling, announced this week, centered on two ads for Huel and one for Zoe that were shared on Facebook earlier this year. In the ads, Bartlett,
Charlamagne Tha God, the media mogul and co-host of The Breakfast Club, has entered the into AI and emerging technology world by investing in MeetKai, a company in immersive AI. Charlamagne Tha God Ventures Partners with MeetKai As part of this move, Charlamagne will also serve as MeetKai’s first-ever strategic advisor, a role that will see him working closely with the company to expand its platform. Charlamagne will focus on helping MeetKai enhance its platform, particularly in delivering unique, immersive experiences that combine reality with digital innovation. “Charlamagne is one
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, figures in the music industry and long-time philanthropists announced their collaboration with the Inglewood Unified School District to open a new high school focused on creative skills and social impact. Set to launch in the summer of 2025, this initiative aims to rejuvenate a district facing declining enrollment and financial challenges. A Bold Initiative for Creative and Entrepreneurial Learning Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s first foray into education began at the college level with the University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy (IYA). Their
Tyler Perry’s new film, Divorce in the Black, has reportedly led to a surge in US Prime Video subscriptions, according to Amazon MGM Studios. As first reported by Variety, the film has attracted more new sign-ups to the streaming platform than any other Amazon MGM-produced movie to date. Strong Viewership Numbers Divorce in the Black is part of a four-film deal between Tyler Perry and Amazon Studios. The film, starring Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict, explores the challenges faced by a young bank professional in a troubled marriage. Since its
