JP Morgan Chase Provides $1.7M for Black Businesses

 

In a bid to promote equity in Black neighborhoods, JPMorgan Chase has awarded the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative and the Center for Community Progress a $1.7 million grant, according to a new press release shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE.

Gunmaker Glock Sued Over Machine Gun 'Switch'

 

Chicago officials have filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc., alleging that the company's handguns are being modified with a relatively cheap mechanism known as the "Glock switch" to convert them into illegal machine guns capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute. 

Former Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years

 

Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker witnessed the sentencing of two white former Mississippi law enforcement officers who tortured them in a racially motivated attack. Hunter Elward received a prison sentence of about 20 years, while Jeffrey Middleton, the leader of the group responsible for the abuse, was sentenced to 17.5 years.

Will America Ban Tiktok?

 

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially result in a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform. This decision comes amidst growing concerns about the potential national security threat posed by the company's current ownership structure. 

$4M Awarded to 78-Year-Old Grandmother

 

A Colorado jury awarded a 78-year-old woman, Ruby Johnson, $3.76 million after a SWAT team mistakenly raided her house while searching for a stolen truck containing weapons and an iPhone. The SWAT team surrounded Johnson's house, expecting a dangerous suspect, but found the elderly woman who had just finished a shower. Despite her cooperation, the SWAT team extensively searched her house, only to realize later they had the wrong address.

Jonathan Majors Facing New Charges

 

Jonathan Majors is facing further accusations of abuse and hostile behavior, as detailed in a New York Times article based on legal filings and interviews with 20 individuals. Two of his exes, Maura Hooper and Emma Duncan, allege incidents of threats, choking, and physical harm. Hooper shared an incident where Majors allegedly abandoned her after an abortion. 

Massive Storm Headed for California Coast

 

In Ventura County, an enormous rogue wave crashed ashore on Thursday, sweeping away cars, flooding houses and injuring eight people. Now crews racing to build sand fortresses to avoid damage to houses on the coast.

Massive Waves Flood California Coastal Towns

 

The Southern California coastline is currently under threat as the National Weather Service warns the public about record high swells and tremendous wave energy. Orange County and Ventura County have been particularly affected, with flooding streets and businesses becoming common. 

Jonathan Majors Found Guilty

A six-person jury deliberated for four hours and returned with a guilty verdict for actor Jonathan Majors in his criminal case on Monday (December 18). Majors was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and guilty of harassment.

Millions in Drugs Seized

 

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has reported the dismantling of a major drug trafficking operation, resulting in the arrest of 24 individuals and the confiscation of drugs and cash.

Derek Chauvin Reportedly Stabbed in Prison

 

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in George Floyd's murder, sustained severe injuries in a prison stabbing on Friday, as per a law enforcement source familiar with the incident.

Feds Seize $1 Billion in Fake Handbags

 

A Manhattan storage facility became the backdrop for the largest counterfeit goods seizure in U.S. history, revealing a vast array of imitation "designer" merchandise valued at a staggering $1.03 billion. The operation led to the arrest of two men, Adama Sow and Abdulai Jalloh, accused of orchestrating the black-market scheme.

Israel Attacked with 2200 Rockets

 

Southern and Central Israel were rocked by warning sirens as thousands of rockets were fired into the area from Gaza. Israel's military is on high alert, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an emergency meeting of security officials. This comes amidst the most serious escalation of violence since the 2021 war between Israel and Hamas.

Donald Trump Becomes First Former President with a Mug Shot

 

Former United States President Donald Trump left his golf club in New Jersey on Thursday and headed to Georgia to turn himself in on charges related to his attempt to overturn the state's results of the 2020 election. Upon arrival in Georgia, he was booked at the Fulton County Jail and had his mug shot taken, making him the first former U.S. president to have this experience.

Rudy Giuliani Indicted

 

Former President Donald Trump and 18 other people, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, were indicted by a Fulton County grand jury. Rudy Giuliani made his career using RICO to go after the mob when he was a US Attorney. Now, he's been indicted on RICO charges himself.

Taco Bell Hires Their 1st Black CEO

 

Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands and one of America's most 4th highest-grossing fast-food chains recently tabbed Sean Tresvant as their new CEO. The Portland, Oregon, native will assume the role on January 1, 2024. Thus, making him the first African American to hold the position. 

$125K Worth of Luxury Bags Stolen from New Jersey Mall

 

Video coming out of New Jersey shows four masked men staging a luxury handbag heist. 

Shooting at Atlanta Medical Facility Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Wounded

 

Authorities have captured the man they believe is behind the shooting at an Atlanta-area medical facility that left one dead and four others wounded.

Deion Patterson, 24, was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly opening fire in the waiting room on the 11th floor of the Northside Hospital medical facility. According to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, Patterson fled the scene in a stolen vehicle which was later ditched in parking deck.

Will Donald Trump Be the First President to Be Indicted?

 

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has asked former President Donald Trump to testify before a grand jury investigating a hush money payment to a porn star in the final stretch of the 2016 presidential campaign.

Donald Trump Says We Have Two N-Words

 

American Presidents are among the most quotable figures of all time. In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena..." Fifty-one years later, John F. Kennedy delivered another timeless gem when he stated, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” While Donald Trump's remarks may not have resonated in the same light over the years, he has a knack for galvanizing the public with buzzworthy commentary.