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While some politicians seem to think 90's nostalgia reboots mean bringing back tough-on-crime rhetoric, evidence suggests that addressing persisting economic disparity is one way to reduce gun violence.  

Starbucks on Tuesday announced that it will be increasing the prices of its products in 2022, citing rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and increasing labor costs, according to a statement by the company.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bank of America today announced significant changes to its overdraft services, including plans to eliminate non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees beginning in February, and to reduce overdraft fees from $35 to $10 beginning in May. The company will also eliminate the transfer fee associated with its Balance ConnectTM for overdraft protection service in May. These and […]

Good News

Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin will donate $15 million to support underserved students at Philadelphia schools.

The plea agreement was recently signed where Portis confessed to participating in a nationwide scheme where ex-NFL players filed fraudulent reimbursement claims with the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan.

It will continue to rise every year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025. 

HBCU News

Philander Smith College is one of the latest HBCUs to receive a historic donation.

National

Covid spun the block with the Omicron variant, creating a new surge that threatens to make 2022 look a lot like the hot mess that was the past 24 months.

Good customer service can go a long way, great customer service can bringing blessings from your customers who God used to rain blessings on you when your prayers went up. God’s miracles never cease. An Ohio Dunkin’ Donuts employee is expressing her gratitude after a woman she befriended in the drive-thru line ended up providing […]

Good News

Lecrae has teamed up with Experian for the creation of a new digital series centered on money management.

Good News

Terrence Jenkins teamed up with Maytag and the Boys & Girls Club of America for an initiative rooted in fighting hunger among youth.