There are thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people. Carlee Russell's unverified report is rare, advocates say
The doubt surrounding the alleged kidnapping of Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell, which Alabama police said they couldn't verify, threatens to overshadow thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people, advocates say
2023-07-23 15:20
Black deaf students who attended 1950s segregated school will finally get their high school diplomas
At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, in the early 1950s never received their high school diplomas.
2023-07-22 20:27
Investor Leon Black settles with US Virgin Islands over Epstein probe
Apollo Global Management Inc co-founder Leon Black paid $62.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to avoid any
2023-07-22 07:52
Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
2023-07-21 07:59
Blackstone reaches record $1 trillion in assets; Q2 earnings slump
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Blackstone Inc said on Thursday it became the first manager of alternative investments such
2023-07-21 02:59
Florida Board of Education approves new Black history standards that critics call 'a big step backward'
The Florida Board of Education approved a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state's public schools, sparking criticism from education and civil rights advocates who said students should be allowed to learn the "full truth" of American history.
2023-07-20 22:46
Starbucks teams up with Blackpink, betting on the power of K-pop
Starbucks is teaming up with Blackpink, one of the world's hottest musical acts.
2023-07-20 09:27
Wheat prices soar as Russia-Ukraine tensions flare
Global inflation is finally coming down, but heightened geopolitical tensions could mean that food is about to get a lot more expensive.
2023-07-20 02:28
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
2023-07-19 01:19
Blackstone to invest $150 million in London-based hedge fund Astaris
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK Blackstone Group LP is to invest $150 million in London-based Astaris Capital Management
2023-07-18 21:52
BlackRock names Aramco boss to board
By Natalie Grover LONDON The world's top asset manager BlackRock has named Amin Nasser, the chief of the
2023-07-18 08:56
Crucial deal on Ukraine grain exports on the brink of expiring
A crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine is set to expire Monday unless Russia agrees to an extension.
2023-07-16 21:49