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Diverse suppliers are good for business and the community

  1. How did you come to lead supplier diversity at JPMorgan Chase, and what inspired you to get
    involved in this work?
    I’ve been at JPMorgan Chase for seven years and most of my career has been dedicated to
    building business programs that drive economic growth. One of the most rewarding parts of my
    job is working with underrepresented businesses to make sure they have the tools they need to
    succeed. At JPMorgan Chase, supplier diversity is just one way we make dreams possible for
    these diverse business owners, their employees, and their communities.
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PRINCE & THE NEW POWER GENERATION’S “DIAMONDS AND PEARLS” RELEASED IN IMMERSIVE AUDIO

 SHAWN GRANT

 SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Records, have unveiled a groundbreaking release for Prince fans. The iconic 1991 album, “Diamonds And Pearls,” has been reimagined in Dolby ATMOS and Sony 360 RA formats, marking the first time a Prince studio album has been available in immersive audio.

Engineered by GRAMMY-nominated Prince audio engineer Chris James, the new Dolby ATMOS and Sony 360 RA mixes promise an unprecedented listening experience, allowing fans to rediscover “Diamonds And Pearls” in a whole new light.… Read more

JEEZY AND JEANNIE MAI STILL UNDER ONE ROOF DESPITE DIVORCE FILING

 SHAWN GRANT

 SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai still live together, despite the rapper and entrepreneur filing for divorce from the reality star.

According to TMZ, the household may be a bit awkward as the two don’t specifically interact and only cross paths in transition in and out the house. Both parties are maintaining that their priority is their one-year-old daughter, Monaco.

READ MORE: Jeannie Mai ‘Devasted’ by Jeezy Filing for Divorce, Hopes to Find a Resolution

eezy and Jeannie Mai’s seemingly sudden divorce now has additional detail.… Read more

Jordan Brand Releases Holiday Collection For 2023 & They Got Some Fire

The holidays are right around the corner and for sneakerheads that means that their footwear collection will be expanded as Jordan Brand tends to drop that heat when the weather sees the temperature decline.

Nike recently released their yearly Holiday Collection which features some classic retro colors along with new color ways to classic Jordan classics and this year we’re getting blessed with some grails we haven’t seen in a hot minute and some interesting remixes to silhouettes we know and love.… Read more

George Floyd’s Uncle Rips Denny’s For Refusing To Serve Black Men In Viral Incident: ‘Racism Is Still Very Real’

The latest in a decades-long series of racial profiling instances at a popular national restaurant chain is yet further proof of how far Black people have to go to gain equality in America, George Floyd’s uncle recently said.

Selwyn Jones was addressing the viral incident from last month when two Black truckers were refused service by a white waitress and kicked out of a Denny’s location in South Dakota for simply trying to order food.… Read more

BET & Mass Appeal Debut ‘Welcome To Rap City’ Doc

BET is poised to debut a new documentary on the iconic Rap City program in collaboration with Mass Appeal.

On Wednesday (Sept. 27), BET announced a new documentary series titled Welcome To Rap City in honor of their long-running music series dedicated to Hip-Hop. The three episodes will take a look at the years that the program was on beginning from its first airing in 1989 and will air interviews and clips from the run.… Read more

Baes & Baddies: Meet Sports Reporter & Influencer Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce’s Ex-GF

Kayla Nicole got more attention being romantically connected to NFL star Travis Kelce, and we’re here to set the record straight that there’s more to her than being someone’s ex-girlfriend. The beautiful sports reporter and social media influencer is our latest Baes & Baddies feature.

Kaya Nicole was in a relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dating back to 2017 before ending things for good five years later. Details of their breakup have been speculated upon by us media types and they’ve largely kept mum.… Read more

Usher Almost Serenaded Gabrielle Union At His Paris Concert, But No “Smoke” With Dwyane Wade

Over the past few months, Usher’s career has experienced a rebirth of sorts thanks to the unexpected “controversy” that led to Keke Palmer and her baby daddy getting into a social media squabble, and more recently, landing the coveted halftime gig at the 2024 NFL Super Bowl.

Now, one of the GOAT R&B singers of the ’90s is once again the topic of discussion. Usher almost caused more couple drama by comedically declining to serenade Dwayne Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, at one of his concerts in France Sunday (Sept.… Read more

Rest In Power Elijah McClain: A Complete Timeline Of Everyone Being Held Accountable In His Death

On Wednesday, a former Aurora Police Department division chief testified during the trial for the two ex-officers charged in the death of Elijah McClain.

Prosecutors began to make their case that officers did not have the authority to detain McClain, who they say did nothing wrong to be stopped in the first place.

During testimony, Captain Stephen Redfearn, who currently works for the Boulder Police Department, told the court, “Based upon the policy, my interpretation, just because someone was called in as suspicious doesn’t automatically mean there is responsible suspicion to stop the person.”… Read more

Nia Long Slams Boston Celtics For The Lack Of Sensitivity On Ime Udoka Scandal

Nia Long has broken her silence regarding one of the toughest periods of her life. She has called out the Boston Celtics on how they handled the Ime Udoka scandal.

Huffington Post is reporting the actress, who usually is very reserved, has spoken out on the National Basketball League team. On Monday, September 25 she posted a video clip of activist Yaba Blay discussing how American media rushes to the aid of white women but does not show the same consideration for women of color.… Read more

Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Zoleka Mandela Dies Of Cancer At 43

ZOLEKA MANDELA PASSED AWAY THE DAY BEFORE HER GRANDMOTHER WINNIE MANDELA’S BIRTHDAY.

BY RAYNA REID RAYFORD 

On Monday evening, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela died of cancer in South Africa, surrounded by her family and friends. It was the day before Winnie Mandela’s birthday, who would have been celebrating her 87th birthday.

During her life, the prolific writer, became widely known for her advocacy in the justice and healthcare spaces. Zoleka also lent her voice to road safety campaigns, following the death of her 13-year-old daughter in a 2010 car crash.… Read more

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