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For the Breast of Us Ambassador Inspires Women of Color Battling Cancer

Eboney Thompson of Los Angeles is a breast cancer survivor and Baddie Ambassador for the empowering organization For the Breast of Us, which aims to create a safe space for women of color who are battling breast cancer. For the Breast of Us’ upcoming inaugural Sneaker Ball will take place on the evening of October 15, in Houston, Texas, where members and attendees will pay homage to survivors past and present, raise awareness and raise funds to expand the organization’s reach.

As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street looks to cash in

Love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day.

Cryptocurrencies have surged so much that their total value has reached nearly $2.5 trillion, rivaling the world’s most valuable company, Apple, and have amassed more than 200 million users. At that size, it’s simply too big for the financial establishment to ignore.

Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network

Martin announced his new network on the third anniversary of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily digital show specifically targeting African American audiences five days a week. The show has enjoyed expansive audience growth averaging 20 to 30 million views a month.

Wife of Marvin Hagler Pushes Back on Rumors Fighter’s Death was COVID Vaccine-Related 

“I was the only person close to him until the last minute, and I am the only person that knows how things went not even his family know all the details and I do NOT accept reading some stupid comment without knowing really what happen. For sure wasn’t the vaccine that caused his death. My baby left in peace with his usual smile and now is not the time to talk nonsense,” Hagler’s wife continued on Facebook. 

LEIMERT PARK ALTERCATION HALTS FILM PRODUCTION

A physical altercation between safety personnel and members of a South Los Angeles grassroots coalition on February 25 in Leimert Park Village cut short a film production and threatens future filming revenue in an area that has struggled economically, first from construction of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line and more recently from the Coronavirus pandemic.