While Starbucks was closing 8000 stores to conduct its Racial-Bias education the Disney Company was tossed into its own controversy by Roseanne Barr. The so-called comedian decided to exercise her First Amendment right to hurl a racist comment to Valerie Jarrett, the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Starbucks\’ seemingly swift condemnation of […]
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Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (Ward 5) has issued the following statement on gun violence of the past weekend, and a new violence intervention imitative: “I am deeply saddened and upset by the senseless gun violence that has taken place across communities in the District over the weekend. Here we are, merely weeks before
Is Starbucks leaning forward and setting the example of how to handle racial insensitivity or are they orchestrating a masterful public relations campaign? In the era of Black Lives Matter, Hands up, don\’t shoot, and I Can\’t Breathe are they fearing a \”No Black Coffee Here\” tagline? On April 17, 2018 Starbucks issued a press
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The signs were everywhere that Saturday\’s fight night was in full effect. Even the parking garage was packed to capacity, with cars creating parking spaces along the wall. From parking level P6 – take the elevators to level C for entry into the MGM National Harbor for the main event, Gary Russell, Jr defending his
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The District of Columbia, a dynamic city home to the capitol of the United States of America. It was once known as \”Chocolate City,\” 200 years after President Lincoln signed the five day delayed Declaration of Independence Proclamation, setting the slaves free. Despite the ongoing battle for \”Statehood,\” the District has made some strides towards
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Photos courtesy of Savagex.com SavagexFenty by Rihanna was probably the most anticipated clothing launch of the summer. It was teased on social media as a lingerie line for women of all shapes and sizes. With Rihanna’s edgy style and sex appeal, women anxiously waited for this release. I purposely set my coins aside just to
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Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the D.C. Council Committee on Business and Economic Development, has released the following statement on the D.C. BizCAP Loan Participation Program: \”I recognize that our small and local businesses are the foundation of our growing city and play a crucial part in providing jobs for our residents.
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Mid-City Financial has faced an uphill battle since it unveiled plans two years ago to renovate the 1940-era Brookland Manor Apartments. Surviving lawsuits, protests and complaints of super aggressive eviction tactics, the renovation of the apartments is finally moving forward with Stage One of the Rhode Island Avenue (RIA) Project. Despite approval to move
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It\’s just bout that time! Nine days away from fight night at MGM National Harbor as the Russell brothers defend their titles. The Mindy Jo News Show catches up with Featherweight World Champion, Gary Russell Jr., at the boxing gym as he gears up to defend his title against unbeaten challenger Joseph \”Jo Jo\” Diaz,
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Has anyone ever considered looking up at the clouds and thinking \”only if I knew what cloud space is?\” or \”what could possibly be considered the Internet of Things?\” Perhaps the first measure to acceptance is understanding. Let\’s take it a spectrum further. What if consumers understood the \”Internet of Things\” and the role it
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