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Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe

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A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously. Your data is your company’s most important asset, and you need to keep your digital operations safe. Most businesses also rely on external partners and vendors, which can introduce cybersecurity risks that must be carefully managed.

Whether you’re a seasoned business leader or just beginning to prioritize cybersecurity measures within your organization, it’s important to equip your company with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance cyber-readiness.… Read more

Happy Indigenous People’s Day! A List Of Things White People Have ‘Columbused’

As the nation pauses to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us never forget what the commemoration really means, particularly as it is observed alongside Columbus Day — the nearly archaic federal holiday that honors a slave-owning, racist, disease-spreading Spaniard who is controversially credited with “discovering” land that was already occupied by Native Americans.

The latest installment of Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls in a year marked by divisive politics and racial angst, which adds to the importance of understanding why we celebrate this holiday.… Read more

CactusCon: Travis Scott Takes Over ComplexCon As Artistic Director & Curator

It’s that time of year when ComplexCon ascends on the Hip-Hop culture. This year, Complex has tapped one of the biggest names in the music industry, Travis Scott, to help curate their eight annual festivities.

Over the weekend, it was revealed that none other than La Flame aka Travis Scott would be taking the helm for this year’s ComplexCon in Las Vegas. It all goes down Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which will tout over 1,000,000 sq ft, for brands like Nike, adidas, Awake NY, New Era, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Hidden Undefeated, Mitchell & Ness, and many more to outfit pop-ups, special drops and activations.… Read more

Paradise: Fat Joe Discusses 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, New Album & More

All eyes are on Fat Joe and for all the right reasons. The veteran MC is closing out the year with a return to the BET Hip Hop Awards, a new album and more.

While the 2020 pandemic negatively impacted millions it surprisingly brought the Hip-Hop community together via virtual engagement on social media; here Fat Joe was reborn. The “Lean Back” rapper hosted a captivating Instagram Live series that featured some of the highest profile talents in music, film, sports and more.… Read more

Recession-Proof Skills Black People Should Learn In 2025

In today’s swiftly evolving economic landscape, acquiring skills that can endure downturns is essential for everyone. For Black communities, developing these “recession-proof” skills not only bolsters individual resilience but also fortifies collective economic stability.

As the World Economic Forum highlights, by 2025, approximately 85 million jobs are expected to be displaced due to automation, affecting both blue-collar and white-collar roles, from assembly line workers to accountants. However, amid this disruption, the report also forecasts the emergence of 97 million new jobs by the same year.… Read more

‘Piece By Piece’: Pharrell’s Amazing, Animated Life Story Is Told Through The Lens Of LEGOs

The following movie review does not contain direct spoilers for the film “Piece By Piece.” However general information in regards to the plot, characters, key climax points and themes explored in the film will be heavily discussed.

Please read at your own discretion, or after seeing the film in theaters.

A blockbuster biopic can be told in a variety of ways. You have the straightforward acting approach, getting an A-list star or rising Hollywood sensation to tell the true story of an equally or at times more iconic legend in the game.… Read more

Hip-Hop Mourns The Loss Of Kaseem “KA” Ryan

Kaseem “KA” Ryan began his Hip-Hop career in relative obscurity in the 1990s but later emerged as one of the most important writers within the genre. With the news of KA passing away over the weekend going wide, Hip-Hop fans and artists alike are mourning the loss of the talented Brooklyn wordsmith.

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KA was born Kaseem Ryan on August 11, 1972, and was a proud son of the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y.… Read more

New youth center to provide safe haven for LGBTQIA+ youth in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – On Sunday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a new LGBTQIA+ youth center in Minneapolis.

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Executive director Nicki Hangsleben says Queer Space will be a safe haven where as many as 100 youth can feel safe and empowered.

The center will provide mentorship, gender-affirming care, mental health services, and other activities.

“We know that queer and trans youth are dealing with a lot of mental health struggles and don’t often feel safe at their schools or out in the community; so to have a space where they can come and feel safe, and show up, and be in a community surrounded by supportive adults, can really change lives,” Hangsleben said. … Read more

Liberty even up series against Lynx with Game 2 win, as series moves to MN

NEW YORK (AP) – Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

The win evened the series 1-1 as it shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday night.

Just like Game 1, New York built a double-digit lead in the first half, only to see it evaporate. This time they didn’t completely collapse.

Minnesota was down nine early in the fourth before getting within 68-66 on Courtney Williams’ layup with 3:40 left in the game.… Read more

What’s open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024?

By Kelly Hayes

Published  October 14, 2024 8:09am CDT

    • Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October.
    • While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states to celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face.
    • There is no regular mail delivery on Monday, but some banks and the stock exchange remain open.

The U.S. federal government recognizes several holidays each year, including Columbus Day on the second Monday in October.… Read more

Dr. Dre Sued By Ex Therapist For $10M Over Harassment Claims

Dr. Dre will have to clear his name in a court of law. His former therapist is suing him for $10 million dollars with claims of harassment.

Rolling Stone Magazine is reporting that a California psychotherapist is alleging that the Rap legend made him suffer while treating him. Dr. Charles Sophy says Dr. Dre enlisted his services back in 2018 to help him with his then marriage to now ex-wife Nicole Young. The medical professional says he worked “diligently, independently and fairly” to help the couple repair their failing union.… Read more

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