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For years, Hollywood has thrown in the same films on our screens deliberately or subconsciously ignoring other diverse cultures. Hollywood on its own makes bank. For instance, in 2023, the global box office generated $33 billion in revenue. And even though it does generate a significant amount of revenue, there is a gap in the market. This blind spot arises from the failure of Hollywood to adequately engage and represent diverse communities, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Racial equity costly misdeed

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Homeownership is an important step to bridging the racial wealth divide. If Black homeownership matched white homeownership, Black wealth would increase by almost $40,000, bridging racial wealth inequality by about 30%. With current mortgage rates the highest they have been since 2008, and the number of homes for sale nationally plummeting, an alternative path to homeownership may be leasing to own your future home.

Are the keys to prosperity in lease-to-own?

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Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ -0.44%) is set to pay $6.475 billion to settle lawsuits alleging its talc-based products, often associated with health concerns, caused cancer. This unprecedented agreement covers around 60,000 cases, marking a significant moment in the intersections of public health and corporate accountability. For Black women, who were selected by J&J as “the right place” to sell more baby powder to, specifically targeting  “under-developed geographical areas,” this is perhaps an opportunity for financial reciprocity.

From the powder room to the courtroom

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The intersection of technology and creativity has always been a defining characteristic of the music industry. However, with the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the line between innovation and exploitation is becoming increasingly blurry, raising concerns about the industry's future. In response to the potential misuse of AI, a coalition of more than 200 artists, including superstars Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish, is demanding safeguards to protect their voices and identities from being commercially used without their consent, highlighting their vulnerability in this digital age.

It’s A.I versus artists in the battle for creativity

So “Whatsapp” with the high costs of education? Financial and mental costs? Gunna wants to know. Get into it in our CBX Vibes!