The lawsuit arose out of Comcast’s decision several years ago not to carry several Allen-owned television channels, such as Pets.TV and Recipe.TV. Comcast has argued its rejection of Allen’s channels was purely a business decision, reflecting what it viewed as the channels’ limited audience appeal. Allen then promptly filed a $20 billion lawsuit against Comcast, alleging that the company’s refusal to contract with Allen’s company was racially motivated, in violation of Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. ... read more »

Last week, just days after the tragic death of basketball superstar and entrepreneur Kobe Bryant, CBS This Morning co-host, and Friend of Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King sparked a controversy following her interview with former WNBA star and longtime friend of Bryant, Lisa Leslie. ... read more »

The mural was revealed and celebrated on April 20, 2019, at Earle’s. ... read more »

During Women’s History Month, we look at a few Black women who are influencing and using technology for the betterment of the Black community. ... read more »

Rashunda Rene is a Black woman entrepreneur bringing workshops, business resources, and a collaborative workspace to a central location. ... read more »

Los Angeles Native, Rashunda Rene opens workspace for entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. ... read more »

Eugene Jeter III is using his love of exclusive shoes and apparel to help move the culture forward ... read more »

She is a trailblazer among Black Hollywood, an entrepreneur, director and philanthropic inspiration. ... read more »

Tonya Renee Banks is one of the woman featured in LifeTime’s reality series "Little Women: LA" (Wednesdays at 9/8c) which follows a close-knit group of friends with big hearts and even larger personalities, who have a physical trait in common: They are little people. ... read more »

Chris Surprenant says entrepreneurship matters because ``it's one of the best ways for people to escape poverty.'' ... read more »

Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, a first-generation American of Kenyan descent, opened her skin-care line Nyakio when she realized that the sophistication of Africa was missing in the cosmetics industry. ... read more »

Well known community figure Leon "Ted" Garr, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th at home with his family surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Garr was 103 years old. ... read more »

He became so good at fixing computers that by the time he was a teenager, Figgers was working for the City of Quincy repairing computers after school. ... read more »

It’s a love story between father and daughter. I play the father. ... read more »

Paul Hiles has created a place for his generation to enjoy good music in the community. ... read more »