Three-time Grammy Award winner Megan Thee Stallion is suing YouTuber and social media personality Milagro Gramz, alleging cyberbullying and false claims surrounding the high-profile shooting case involving Megan and rapper Tory Lanez. According to Billboard, the lawsuit, filed by Megan’s legal team on Wednesday, accuses Gramz of being a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Lanez. Megan’s legal counsel, the firm Quinn Emanuel, is demanding an end to what they call a “campaign of harassment.” Accusations of Spreading Misinformation and Invasion of Privacy According to the lawsuit, Gramz, whose real name is
Kendall Hamilton, a highly ranked Rocket League player, and his mother, Dr. Gigi, are leading an initiative that has supported young Black gamers in securing over $150,000 in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Together, they founded Game Changer Academy, an organization dedicated to helping young Black gamers use their skills for financial and professional growth. Game Changer Academy: Turning Gaming Skills Into Opportunities Game Changer Academy emerged from Kendall Hamilton’s own journey in competitive gaming according to a press release. Initially, his mother, Dr. Gigi—a licensed psychotherapist and organizational
Thousands of creatives, including figures like author Malorie Blackman, a British author who is famous for her award winning Noughts & Crosses series, actresses Rosario Dawson and Liza Colón-Zayas and Suits actor, Wendell Pierce have united to oppose the use of their artistic works for training AI systems without permission. The statement, signed by over 11,500 artists, musicians, authors, and actors, calls for stronger protections against the unauthorized use of copyrighted content by AI developers. Signatories also include major record labels—Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group—along
Microsoft is struggling to retain its diverse workforce, with increasing numbers of women, Black, and Latine employees departing the company. According to Microsoft’s latest diversity and inclusion report, female employees accounted for 32.7% of all exits globally in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, up from 31% the previous year. In the US, Black and Latine employees also saw significant increases in departures, with Black employees making up 10% of exits (up from 8.7%) and Latinx employees comprising 9.8% of exits (up from 8%). Poaching and Business Shifts Cited
Issa Rae has announced a new collaboration between ColorCreative, her management company, and the streaming platform Tubi. Together, they’ve launched “Stubios,” an initiative aimed at supporting up-and-coming creators by providing a direct path into the entertainment industry. This partnership offers five creative teams the chance to develop their debut projects, which will premiere on Tubi, with full funding provided by the platform. A Platform for Emerging Talent ColorCreative, co-founded by Issa Rae and led by CEO Talitha Watkins, is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, according to their website. Through the
Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) has announced a $100,000 scholarship fund dedicated to Black women pursuing medical careers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This two-year initiative, part of their broader mission to support health equity, aims to increase representation in healthcare by easing the financial burden for aspiring medical professionals. Investing in Future Healthcare Leaders BGV’s scholarship program aligns with their mission to create a new generation of Black women in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. The scholarship is open to Black women enrolled in accredited medical programs
HSBC Holdings Plc has appointed Pam Kaur as its first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a historic shift for the global bank, which was founded over 150 years ago. Kaur, who has been with HSBC since 2013, will step into the role amid sweeping restructures under the bank’s newly appointed CEO and a challenging global financial climate. A Long Career in Risk and Compliance Pam Kaur, formerly HSBC’s chief risk and compliance officer, brings nearly 40 years of global finance expertise, specializing in risk management, compliance, and auditing. She
A coalition of Black and Latine leaders in health technology has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States, citing her commitment to health equity and technological innovation, Black Enterprise reports. Public letter endorses Harris In an open letter, signed by over 20 health tech leaders, the group outlined their vision for a healthcare system that prioritizes health equity and uses technology to improve access for marginalized communities. They emphasized the importance of increasing representation of Black and Latine professionals in leadership roles within health technology,
Klasha, the fintech company changing cross-border B2B payments between Africa and Asia, has raised an additional $2 million in funding. This latest investment round, backed by existing investors such as Expert Dojo, Alumni Ventures, and Breega, brings Klasha’s total funding to $6.5 million. The new capital will be used to accelerate its expansion into the Asian market, including opening an office in Hangzhou, China, the hub of e-commerce giants like Alibaba. Scaling Payment Solutions for Emerging Markets With a focus on enabling seamless cross-border payments between merchants in Africa and
CapWay, the fintech startup aimed at tackling financial inequity, has officially shut down. Founder Sheena Allen announced the closure, expressing pride in CapWay’s mission while also sharing disappointment that the journey ended prematurely. Allen’s LinkedIn post marked the end of CapWay, a company that strived to serve underbanked communities often described as “banking deserts.” “Although it has been a while, I am finally making the announcement that CapWay is no longer an active business,” Allen wrote on LinkedIn. Challenges in Fintech Funding and Regulation Founded in 2016, CapWay sought to
