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Offset Schedules Facebook Live Concert to Benefit Atlanta Food Bank
One of the trends that has emerged over the course of the current pandemic is artists performing virtual concerts through Instagram, Facebook and *checks notes* Teddy Riley Live.com. Now, Cardi B’s husband Offset is getting into the mix. AJC reports that on Wednesday, Offset will host a virtual concert on Facebook Live to raise money…
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NBA Draft Prospect Teshaun Hightower Arrested in Connection With a Georgia Murder
On April 19, 22-year-old Teshaun Hightower declared for the NBA draft. One week later, he found himself behind bars facing some very serious charges. NBC News reports that Hightower was taken into custody in Henry County, Ga.. last Saturday in connection with the April 8 killing of Devante Long. Hightower was arrested alongside his brother…
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Tyson Foods Warns That 'The Food Supply Chain is Breaking'
The coronavirus pandemic has seen businesses in all sectors face closures with the food industry being no exception. As multiple food processing facilities shut down due to workers contracting the disease, one executive at Tyson Foods warns that “the food supply chain is breaking.” The Hill reports that Tyson Foods board chairman, John Tyson, took…
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Lakers Return $4.6 Million Loan From Program Meant for Small Businesses
The government stays fucking up; I don’t know how else you want me to put it. If it’s not the president telling folks to take a shot of bleach, it’s the botched rollout of programs meant to help the American people. Take, for instance, the Paycheck Protection Program. ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Former WNBA Player Tamara Moore Becomes First Black Woman to Coach Men's College Basketball
Recently, we’ve started to see more women fill coaching roles in the NBA. Last year, a record 11 women held assistant coaching positions in the league. Unfortunately, college sports have not seen that same level of growth. A former WNBA star is hoping to change that. NBC News reports that Tamara Moore has been named…
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5 Games That Deserve the Remake Treatment
This month, two of the highest profile games to be released were remakes. I myself have been putting time into Final Fantasy VII: Remake and so far, I’m loving it. Seeing the iconic art style brought to life with modern graphics and a banger of a battle system has made my little weeb heart sing.…
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Appeals Court Rules Detroit Students Have a Right to a Basic Education
Advocates have long fought for children in underserved communities to have the same educational opportunities as their more affluent peers. A new ruling in a federal appeals court could be the first step toward that goal. NBC News reports that Sixth Court District Judge Eric Clay ruled that children have the right to a basic…
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Department of Justice Revises Early Release Requirements for Federal Prisoners
A prison in Fort Worth, Texas, has seen coronavirus cases increase by 275 percent over the course of a week. New models have shown that failure to reduce prison populations could result in 100,000 more deaths. Despite these facts, the Department of Justice has now limited the number of inmates eligible for early release. ABC News…
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D.C's Historic Ben's Chili Bowl Among Small Businesses Still Waiting for Government Loans
It was already horrible news that the $349 billion set aside for small businesses struggling during the pandemic ran out of money on April 16, barely two weeks after it was released. To find out that much of that money went to large restaurant chains and publicly traded companies while many local favorites are struggling…
