ANOTHER VIEW
Democrats hemorrhaging ‘Black America’ support in US cities
New York Post
Black urban communities across the nation beset by social ills have been run almost exclusively by Democrats for decades. Rising crime, failed schools, illegal immigration and anger over COVID mandates are all among issues forcing this constituency to reject the Democrat Party, political observers said.
BLK BIZ
After recession, a Black business boom
Black entrepreneurs who expanded during covid now face the challenge of labor shortages, supply chain delays and inflation
The Washington Post
. . . Black business ownership rebounded, soaring higher than it had been pre-pandemic, a Washington Post analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. In 2021, Black-owned small businesses were created at the fastest clip in at least 26 years.
Missed Money: HBO’s Winning Time Highlights Magic Johnson’s Converse over Nike Deal that cost him $5 billion
Black Enterprise
According to the show, Nike owner Phil Knight offered Magic $100,000 in Nike stock and a $1 royalty for every Magic shoe sold. During the episode, a graphic appears estimating that Johnson lost out on $5.2 billion.
Black-Owned entertainment App Popviewers announces Steve Harvey Collab
Black Enterprise
PopViewers is a relatively new TV and movie app, having launched in 2020, with the mission to make more diverse voices heard in entertainment, and with the help of ??the two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winner for Outstanding Game Show Host and Outstanding Talk Show Host, PopViewers is about to reach a whole other level.
IN THE NEWS
Demand for Brittney Griner’s release grows after U.S. – Russia prisoner swap
Black Enterprise
Calls for the release of Phoenix Mercury forward Brittney Griner from Russia are growing after the two countries exchanged prisoners earlier this week.
Griner, who plays basketball in Russia during the WNBA’s off-season, was arrested in the country two months ago on accusations of drug trafficking over her alleged possession of hashish oil. The success of the prisoner swap has led many of Griner’s advocates to believe a release can be negotiated.
Doug Williams: ‘Step in the Right Direction’ on Four HBCU Players Drafted, Aqeel Glass to Bucs, Rookie Minicamp Invites
Sports Illustrated
The morning after the 2022 NFL Draft provides more “opportunities” for HBCU players as they receive rookie minicamp invitations.
Alicia Keys Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey and Prioritizing Self Care
MadameNoire
The 15-time Grammy-award-winning artist recently opened up about how she balances self-care while juggling her busy music career and her bustling lifestyle brand Keys Soulcare which launched in 2020.
