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Scarlette Bourne Joins Our List of 2023’s Most Influential Women
As a former military member who has faced many challenges and struggles in life, my experiences have motivated me to write a book titled "The Journey of Love and Self-Discovery: A Guide to Navigating Life's Challenges with Gratitude and Grace. Scarlette Bourne Joins Our List of 2023's Most Influential Women…
Surge In Celebrities And Others Contributing To Nonprofits Focusing On Blacks
Celebrities, including model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen have committed funds to post bail for those who were arrested in Black Lives Matter protests brought about by the death of George Floyd. Surge In Celebrities And Others Contributing To Nonprofits Focusing On Blacks [caption id="attachment_39015" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Chrissy Teigen[/caption]…
Israel-Gaza Conflict Spurs Bitcoin Donations To Hamas
Armed Palestinian faction sees surge in online web traffic, bitcoin donations that circumvent sanctions. Israel-Gaza Conflict Spurs Bitcoin Donations To Hamas The Palestinian militant group Hamas has seen a surge in cryptocurrency donations since the start of the armed conflict with Israel last month, a senior official with the group…
Signal Encrypted Messenger Now Accepts Donations In Bitcoin
Encrypted messaging app Signal has started accepting donations in 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether. Signal Encrypted Messenger Now Accepts Donations In Bitcoin Users of major privacy-oriented messaging app Signal can now support the project with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). Signal officially announced Monday that the platform has started accepting…
Melinda Gates Welcomes The Philanthropists Of The Future
Two decades ago, when starting our journey in philanthropy, we were fortunate to have a very wise advisor: Warren Buffett. Melinda Gates Welcomes The Philanthropists Of The Future Warren had been donating his money since the 1960s, and he helped us think critically about how to donate ours. We…
Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos Amazon CEO, MacKenzie Scott Sets Record By Giving Away $6 Billion In Six Months
Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of a $4.2-billion charitable donation not only places her as a top donor in the U.S., but also sets a new standard of philanthropy: giving strategically and quickly, experts say. Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos Amazon CEO, MacKenzie Scott Sets Record By Giving Away $6…
Who Gets How Much: Big Questions About Reparations For Slavery
A small city agreed almost unanimously that restitution was called for. Then the arguments began in earnest. Who Gets How Much: Big Questions About Reparations For Slavery Reparations for slavery has been a controversial idea in the U.S. from the start. William Tecumseh Sherman’s promise of 40 acres (the mule…
California Lawmakers Vote To Create Reparations Task Force
The California State Senate voted 33-3 on Saturday to create a commission to study reparations for African Americans. California Lawmakers Vote To Create Reparations Task Force The state Assembly must now vote on the measure before adjourning for the year, The Associated Press reported. The Assembly previously voted in favor…
US City To Pay Reparations To African-American Community With Tax On Marijuana Sales
A city in Illinois has announced it will create a reparations fund for its African American community through a new tax on marijuana sales. US City To Pay Reparations To African-American Community With Tax On Marijuana Sales Recreational use of the drug will become legal in the state from January…
Slaveowners Got Reparations For Financial Loss After Emancipation. Enslaved African-Americans Got Nothing
White Americans opposed to paying reparations to descendants of slaves might not realize their ancestors received them after their slaves were freed. Slaveowners Got Reparations For Financial Loss After Emancipation. Enslaved African-Americans Got Nothing Tariq Nasheed, Speaking Very Eloquently On Reparations. According to an op-ed by professor Tera…
Return Of Willa And Charles Bruce’s Manhattan Beach Property Paves Way For Reparations For Other African Americans
Los Angeles officials have announced an effort to return the valuable Manhattan Beach property to the descendants of Willa and Charles Bruce. Now Their Family Could Get It Back. Return Of Willa And Charles Bruce’s Manhattan Beach Property Pave’s Way For Reparations For Other African Americans [caption id="attachment_7618" align="aligncenter"…
Ultimate Resource On Australia’s Involvement With Bitcoin
Australian Bitcoin-focused data center business Iris Energy has doubled a fundraising round to A$40 million ($31 million) ahead of a planned initial public offering. Ultimate Resource On Australia’s Involvement With Bitcoin Iris expanded the offering on Wednesday following a A$13 million commitment from Platinum Asset Management, according to a letter…