Police: Man Fatally Shoots Woman at Florida Walmart
November 29, 2018
The shooting occurred during an apparent domestic dispute in the garden section of a Walmart store.
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Debbie Allen was Surprised with Icon Award Presented by Her Grey’s Anatomy Co-Star James Pickens, Jr. at LA Focus’ 20th Annual First Ladies High Tea
September 13, 2018
Lisa Collins’ 21st Annual First Ladies High Tea is always a classy affair! Debbie Allen was surprised when James Pickens, Jr. delivered a touching introduction and presented her with the Icon Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Starbucks Starts Closing Stores for Anti-Bias Training
May 31, 2018
Nelson and Robinson settled with Starbucks for an undisclosed sum and an offer of a free college education. They also reached a deal with the city of Philadelphia for a symbolic $1 each and a promise from officials to establish a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs.
Wal-Mart Sued Over Explicit Employee Photos
March 22, 2018
The suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
Walmart Neighborhood Market, Just What the Doctor Ordered
December 2, 2015
Walmart is the most successful brick-and-mortar retailer in America; with, arguably, the worst reputation. When news breaks that Walmart’s coming, local businesses immediately organize the underground resistance; but is that a fair reaction? Walmart could be just what the doctor ordered. Walmart’s PR problem The 2005 anti-Walmart documentary “The High Cost of Low Price,” tells heart-wrenching stories: family businesses destroyed; former Walmart employees on food stamps… Grass roots movements sprouted across America, to resist the Walmart invasion. Unions complain about wages; women about gender discrimination, Chambers of Commerce about scorched earth business practices; still, Walmart is the most popular store