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A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court of the AI use in advance. Dewald, a 74-year-old tech founder, was representing himself in an appeal against […]

As more companies begin to implement strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates, some experts say it’s a clever way to intentionally lay off people without formal terminations. As Business Insider reports, employees who voluntarily quit are ineligible to collect severance and health benefits that laid-off workers usually get. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive […]

How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community Adrian Izaguirre grew up in Houston’s South Park neighborhood, a historically low-income community tucked between Interstates 610 and 45, south of downtown. He still calls that place home. For years, he has seen his neighbors struggle to find affordable housing and access to quality […]

New research reveals that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to a decline in entry-level jobs, a trend could upend the traditional notion of climbing the career ladder toward the American dream. A recent study of major public tech companies and growing venture-backed startups conducted between 2019 and 2024 by SignalFire, found a 50% drop […]

Dear Fairygodmentor, I want to become a better mentor to my team, especially the younger Black professionals. How can I support them in their growth?– Mentorship Matters Dear Mentorship Matters, I can’t tell you how much I love this letter! Another Fairygodmentor® in the making! Of course, I’m going to share as much as my […]

An elderly owner of a jewelry store in San Jose, California, was attacked and suffered a stroke as thieves broke into his store in a smash-and-grab armed robbery. A surveillance video was posted to social media by an X user showing the moment a gang of robbers crashed into the store. The incident took place […]

AfriCon 2025 will head to Atlanta’s Omni Hotel from Sept. 18 to 20 for its latest gathering of business leaders and innovators within the African diaspora. Attendees can expect transformative programming to elevate their ideas and ambitions. AfriCon has become a signature event for entrepreneurs and creative trailblazers to advance the diverse Black community. View […]

An East Texas firefighter has ended his family’s century-long streak of having only sons. Montgomery County firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, were overjoyed at their recent gender reveal to learn they’re expecting a baby girl. Due in March, she will be the first daughter born into the Sherman family in 108 years. “I […]

Dorian Johnson, the man who was with Mike Brown when an officer fatally shot him, has died in a shooting. CNN confirmed Johnson was shot and killed in the early morning of Sept. 7 in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting occurred less than a mile from where Mike Brown, his friend, was killed in 2014. Present […]

Black Fashion Fair is ensuring Black fashion and beauty creatives receive the recognition they deserve with a newly launched symposium that spotlights and celebrates their contributions. Held on Sept. 6, right ahead of the start of New York Fashion Week, Black Fashion Fair’s one-day symposium brought together designers, photographers, beauty leaders, and more for panel […]

President Donald Trump seemingly made light of domestic violence as he defended his takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Trump downplayed acts of domestic violence as “much lesser” crimes. He suggested that D.C. officials exaggerated crime rates by including these types of incidents. Trump made the unfounded claim as he emphasized the alleged “success” of reducing […]

50 Cent said a Paid in Full TV series that’ll team him up with fellow rapper Cam’ron, is in the works. The G-Unit mogul made the announcement Sept. 8 on Instagram. “I now have the rights to PAID IN FULL, I’m developing it into a premium TV show,” 50 Cent wrote of the 2002 cult […]