Back in 2002, according to the Estado do S. Paulo newspaper, former U.S. President George W. Bush reportedly asked Fernando Henrique Cardoso, then-president of Brazil, “Does Brazil have blacks, too?”
For Brazilians, this statement showed a stunning ignorance of the country, which is the fifth largest in the world and is one of the seven-largest economies. But ignorance about Afro-Brazilians and their culture is nothing new. The history and the voices of Afro-Brazilians are often muted.
The Founder Institute, the world’s premier pre-seed startup accelerator, announced today that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Salvador – it’s 1
Source: Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches in Salvador, it’s 10th Brazilian Location
“Phillip Spruill Jr. was only 11 years old when he committed suicide a week ago today. After being bullied for months at Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fifth grader took his own life.”
Source: 11-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Being Bullied Over His Weight | News One
PayPal Exec, Peggy Alford, Poised to Become First Black Woman to Sit on Facebook’s Board
Peggy Alford, the senior vice president, core markets at PayPal—has been tapped to serve on Facebook’s board of directors—and is in position to become the first black woman to sit on its board.
Alford has the backing of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In a released statement the Facebook founder said, “Peggy is one of those rare people who’s an expert across many different areas — from business management to finance operations to product development. I know she will have great ideas that help us address both the opportunities and challenges facing our company.”
After winning the $52 million jackpot in 2010, Miguel Pilgram of the Pilgram Group used his earnings to start a real estate company. Now, the entrepreneur is using his real estate knowledge to invest that money back into a Fort Lauderdale, Florida community that was once known for its thriving Black businesses, reports Black Enterprise.
Source: Black Businessman Uses $52 million Lottery Winnings To Rebuild African – BOTWC
In a handful of fossilized teeth and bones, scientists say they’ve found evidence of a previously unknown human species that lived in what is now the Philippines about 50,000 years ago.
Source: Fossil Evidence of New Human Species Found in Philippines – WSJ
The hip-hop community is rallying together to support each other as they mourn the loss of Nipsey Hussle and three rappers are making sure his family’s pockets stay lined. T.I., The Game and Meek Mill all stopped by Nipsey’s Marathon Clothing store on Wednesday and dropped some major cash the day before
Source: T.I., The Game & Meek Mill Buy Out Nipsey Hussle’s Clothing Store Before Memorial
A Saturday evening memorial in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa gave hundreds of Hussle’s East African fans a chance to recite poetry and deliver emotional speeches paying homage to a life that ended much too soon.
Source: East Africans Pay Their Respects To Nipsey Hussle All Over The World
Even in death, the family of Nipsey Hussle tried to follow his example of uplifting the community. Thousands attended the slain rapper’s memorial service at Staples Center, but the family made a point empowering black entrepreneurs and including the residents of South Los Angeles.
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