Reuters – Democratic U.S. lawmakers, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, on Tuesday reintroduced their “Green New Deal” resolution, their set of aggressive climate goals intended to transform the U.S. economy. Initially introduced in 2019, the non-binding resolution seeks to eliminate U.S. greenhouse gas emissions within a … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Relaunch Green New Deal Ahead Of President Biden’s Climate Summit
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Racial Justice Leaders Write Open Letter Demanding Asset Managers Fulfill Racial Justice Commitments
More than 140 of the country’s top racial justice leaders and allies have written an open letter calling on the largest asset managers to uphold their racial equity and justice commitments. Leaders representing Color of Change, Black to the Future Action Fund, NAACP, and People for the American Way detail in the open letter published in the Financial Times, that asset … [Read more...] about Racial Justice Leaders Write Open Letter Demanding Asset Managers Fulfill Racial Justice Commitments
Dogecoin Bites Back, The Canine Crypto is Surging in Price and Value
Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on a Shiba Inu dog meme, is worth $50 billion. On Monday morning, the price of Dogecoin was at 37 cents, a 24% increase, according to the digital currency exchange Coinbase. RELATED CONTENT: A$AP ROCKY IS LATEST RAPPER TO INTRODUCE AN NFT COLLECTION WITH A CHANCE TO WIN A VEHICLE As the Wall Street Journal puts it, once an internet joke, … [Read more...] about Dogecoin Bites Back, The Canine Crypto is Surging in Price and Value
Maya Wiley Wants To Make History And Change New York City At The Same Time
*This is part of a special Black Enterprise series on the New York City Mayor’s Primary. Black Enterprise will give the top candidates a chance to introduce themselves to our readers and share their agendas with our audience. Activism has been in Maya Wiley’s life as long as she’s been walking. The child of civil rights activists, Wiley has spent her professional … [Read more...] about Maya Wiley Wants To Make History And Change New York City At The Same Time
OZY Media Announces Virtual OZY Fest In Partnership With HBCUs, Clubhouse
OZY Media has announced the date and list of headliners and guest speakers for its OZY Fest event scheduled for May. OZY Fest will take place May 15-16. This year’s festival will be a virtual event after last year’s was postponed due to the pandemic. OZY Fest is bringing together game-changers who are leading the way in entertainment, politics, and entrepreneurs for … [Read more...] about OZY Media Announces Virtual OZY Fest In Partnership With HBCUs, Clubhouse