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PULL UP FOR CHANGE’S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF BLACK PEOPLE BY INSPIRING CHANGE AT A CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL LEVEL.

Following the viral success of the campaign, Sharon Chuter was inspired to found Pull Up For Change, an organization committed to create meaningful opportunities for the black business community. Its core focus will be on transforming corporate culture—making it a place where the Black community feels welcome, supported, and can thrive. The organization’s messaging, initiatives, an

d solutions will speak to all of those affected by systemic barriers and obstacles that hinders professionals and entrepreneurs alike.

11/30/2022

Power and PAY to the people!

The warehouse workers of Joliet, IL protested for the second time in two months. The first protest happened on the famous Prime Day. This location is the only warehouse in the state.

“Employees at the facility are calling for fair pay and safer working conditions, CBS Chicago reported, with [Monday’s] protest occurring on one of Amazon's biggest sales days of the year.”

Despite the protest, an Amazon spokesperson said “the overwhelming majority of [Amazon] team members at our facility in Joliet, IL continued to do what they do every day, deliver for our customers.”

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10/28/2022

. Midterms matter. Use the power of your vote to
Today, as we celebrate , take 30 seconds to find out your early voting options. Text VOTER to 26797 or visit iamavoter.com to make a plan to vote in or before the midterms.

10/24/2022

A win for diversity. just became the first non-Anglo Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As one of the wealthiest families in the UK, It’s also the first time in British History where the sitting Prime Minister’s wealth exceeds that of the ruling Monarch. A historic day and an inspiration to young Brown and Black Brits.
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09/01/2022

According to , now offers first-time homebuyers in a select group of cities zero down payment and zero closing cost mortgages.

The initiative is to help grow homeownership among Black and Hispanic/Latino communities. Residents living in specific neighborhoods in Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami will be the first to have an opportunity to take advantage.

The new mortgage, called the Community Affordable Loan Solution, aims to help eligible individuals and families. Source: TSR

08/31/2022

Another long-standing, popular retail chain is in dire financial straits and many will be impacted, as home décor retailer just announced some shocking news. According to recent reports, Bed Bath & Beyond just revealed its plans to close 150 stores across the country and lay off a significant portion of its workforce.

Despite recently securing over $500 million in financing, Bed Bath & Beyond had made a drastic decision to keep the company from going completely bankrupt. reports, the company just confirmed plans to close 150 stores, eliminate several of its in-house home goods brands, and lay off approximately 20% of its current workforce. According to financial experts, Bed Bath & Beyond has been on a decline for several years, as it has been unable to compete with far more successful companies like Amazon and Target.

At the height of its popularity, Bed Bath & Beyond was well-known for its consistent coupons that proved to be a draw for customers, however as shopping habits and product availability became apparent elsewhere, the company saw a steep drop in profits. Target and Amazon provide more popular and cheaper options, which customers have favored throughout the last decade. Source: TSR

08/30/2022

According to , Nigeria is the first country to ban foreign talent from its ads. The effort is meant to amplify and promote more homegrown talent within the country.

Beginning October 1st, companies in Nigeria will only be permitted to showcase local Nigerian talent for entertainment gigs such as acting, modeling, voiceovers, and more. Current advertisement that includes talents that are foreign to Nigeria will be allowed to proceed. New permits will not be considered for any ads that do not consist of homegrown Nigerian talent.

Prior to this law being instated, the Nigerian government charged companies nearly $240 for the use of foreign talent in their ads. Many companies would use British voiceovers or white models for their ad campaigns, and now the government has decided that needs to change. Source: TSR

08/29/2022

New racist text messages show Torrance,CA police officers joking about killing Black people and urinating on Black children.

The state Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation eight months ago into allegations that Torrance police officers were engaging in racist conduct, including the painting of a sw****ka on a suspect’s car and sharing racist and homophobic text messages.

Torrance police officers have confirmed that 15 officers were placed on administrative leave as a result of the scandal. However, the department has refused to identify them. Source: TSR

08/08/2022

Black History Month may have been several months ago, but there is one person who recently joined the ranks to be mentioned among many others for breaking barriers—and his name is Michael E Langley. It was just confirmed via a vote in the U.S. Senate, that Michael E. Langley is now the first Black four-star Marine General, making him the first Black man to achieve the esteemed honor in the 246-year history of the Marines.

NBC News reports, earlier this week the Senate made it official courtesy of a formal vote to promote Lieutenant General Michael E. Langley to a four-star Marine General, which has earned him the title of being the very first Black man in the history of the Marines to hold the title. Langley will formally receive his promotion at a formal ceremony on August 6thin Washington, D.C., which is set to be followed by Langley heading straight to work where he will command all U.S. military forces in Africa and overseeing an estimated 6,000 troops. Source: TSR

08/04/2022

Brittney Griner has officially been sentenced to nine years in prison after she was found guilty on attempted drug smuggling charges in Russia.

08/02/2022

Former slave quarters went viral on TikTok after a user noticed it was listed on Airbnb. The spot had rave reviews with a 4.97/5 rating. One visitor described their stay as “memorable” and another said they “enjoyed everything.”

The property in question is the Panther Burn Cottage at the Belmont Plantation located in Greenville, Mississippi. The listing described the place as an “1830s slave cabin” that was also once used as a “tenant sharecroppers cabin.”

In a statement to , an Airbnb spokesperson said “Properties that formerly housed the enslaved have no place on Airbnb,” adding that the company apologizes for “for any trauma or grief created by the presence of this listing, and others like it, and that we did not act sooner to address this issue.”

The property is no longer listed on the site. The owner of the cottage says that he will no longer advertise it as a ”slave cabin.”

07/28/2022

Former Minneapolis officers J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, two of the four men convicted of violating George Floyd's rights, have been sentenced for their role in his death.

According to , J. Alexander Kueng was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the murder, and Tou Thao was sentenced to 3 1/2 years. They were convicted for violating George Floyd's civil rights back in February along with Derek Chauvin and Thomas Lane, who already received their sentences for the violation.

The jury found that Kueng and Thao failed to stop Chauvin from having his knee on George Floyd's neck, and also deprived Floyd of medical assistance during the fatal incident. Source: TSR

07/26/2022

AstraZeneca is conducting a major review of diversity across its trials in an attempt to ensure its medicines work for all population groups.

According to reporting by The Guardian, David Fredrickson, the head of oncology at , told the paper that the firm was among those leading efforts to improve participation of people of color and other underrepresented groups in clinical trials.

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos he called it applying an “equity lens” to every phase of the ’s lifecycle.

Concerns have mounted over the past few years that a lack of diversity among volunteers participating in clinical trials may result in drugs and medical equipment being developed that are less effective in certain groups. Early assessments of the vaccine, for example, were criticized for mainly involving white participants, despite people of color being disproportionately impacted by the disease. Source: YourRightsCamp

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