The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2023’s Most and Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in light of immigration reform remaining a contentious issue and senators attempting to craft a bipartisan bill. WalletHub compared over 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics, including ethno-racial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity,… Continue reading Study Reveals 2023’s Most Ethnically Diverse Cities
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Black Family Closes 7-Figure Deal To Create Mississippi’s Own Modern-Day Black Wall Street
Entrepreneur Tony A. Reimonenq Jr, along with his wife and three sons, recently closed a deal on a 20-unit strip mall in the Oak Grove community of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The family plans to transform the property into a local version of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Historic Greenwood District, widely known as the original Black Wall Street. The… Continue reading Black Family Closes 7-Figure Deal To Create Mississippi’s Own Modern-Day Black Wall Street
Black Woman From Mississippi Crowned Miss USA 2020
22-year-old Asya Branch has been crowned Miss USA 2020 at a ceremony at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis on Nov. 9. Branch, from Booneville, Mississippi, is the first African American to represent the state in the annual beauty competition. It’s also the first time a Mississippi contestant has won the title. The official portrait of… Continue reading Black Woman From Mississippi Crowned Miss USA 2020
The Last US State Flag With A Slavery Emblem Has Officially Been Retired
Mississippi was the only state that featured a flag bearing a pro-slavery emblem. But that all changed following the 2020 general election when Mississippi voters approved a new design that will feature a magnolia blossom surrounded by 20 stars against a dark blue background. The new design, titled “In God We Trust,” replaces the state’s… Continue reading The Last US State Flag With A Slavery Emblem Has Officially Been Retired
13 Caribbean Restaurants To Hit Up When Down South
Who says you can’t enjoy authentic Caribbean food while in the south? With a large West Indian community, southern states have their faire share of restaurants serving up delicious Caribbean dishes like roti, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish and more. From North Carolina to Florida, these are the 13 Caribbean restaurants you should hit up… Continue reading 13 Caribbean Restaurants To Hit Up When Down South
Black-owned Business Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi Airport For ‘Discrimination’
A Black-owned food and beverage concessions company is suing the board that oversees Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport after its contract was canceled. Representatives for Michigan-based Jacobsen/Daniels Associates filed a federal lawsuit on Oct. 2 against the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) and Chief Executive Officer Paul Brown for a “breach of contract.” Jacobsen/Daniels company… Continue reading Black-owned Business Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi Airport For ‘Discrimination’
How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi is known as ‘The City of Soul’ because of its perseverance and triumphant spirit. From its vibrant people to its lively music and art scenes, Jackson is a historical city worth checking out. Here’s how to spend a day supporting local black-owned businesses. RELATED: Here Are The Best Black-Owned BBQ Restaurants In The South… Continue reading How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned Jackson, Mississippi
You Won’t Believe What The Top 10 Blackest Cities In America Are
Using science and data compiled by a 2013-2017 American Community Survey, roadsnacks.net was able to determine the 10 cities in American with the largest black population. You may not be surprised that almost all cities are located in the southern states, but it is interesting that many of the largest cities in the country did… Continue reading You Won’t Believe What The Top 10 Blackest Cities In America Are