By: Michael Mechanic | Mother Jones At first I figured the Republicans would be all over this. I guess I figured wrong. I’m referring to the bombshell working paper that made headlines earlier this week, in which a team of academic and Treasury Department economists found that the IRS audits Black taxpayers at roughly three to five times the rate of non-Black taxpayers. The authors, whose findings were based on an anonymized 2014 dataset consisting of more than 148 million tax returns and 780,000 audits, write that the disparities seem to be driven largely by racial differences in audit rates among taxpayers claiming the Earned Income…
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Court TV announced its hit true-crime series, “Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall,” will return for its second season on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, with the first of 24 new episodes to be seen Sunday nights. Hosted by Daytime Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist and author Tamron Hall, this true-crime series follows the path from victim to verdict and explores how, when it comes to murder, it is rare for there to be no prior connection between the killer and the deceased. No voice-overs, no reporters and no correspondents, the stories are told from the point of view of the…
By: Jon Healey | Los Angeles Times Relax, Californians — the Middle Class Tax Refund you received last year will not be subject to federal taxes. The Internal Revenue Service issued long-awaited guidance Friday afternoon, saying it “determined it will not challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster relief.” California’s Middle Class Tax Refund falls into that category, the agency said, as do the payments in 16 other states. According to the IRS, you won’t need to report the payment as income on your 2022 return. So recipients can ignore the federal 1099-MISC form sent out last month by…
In the market for a new home in the city of Inglewood? Inglewood homes, in certain zip codes, are holding their value based on listed asking prices. One of the homes has languished on the market for close to a year. Zip codes 90302 and 90305 are the most coveted due to their expansive lots and quiet neighborhoods. Despite a looming recession, homes continue to hit the market in excess of $900,000 and we have found the five most expensive homes in town. 8301 S 3rd Ave, Inglewood, CA 90305* Price: $1,199,000 Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 4/3 Square feet: 2,100 Pool *this home has been…
Recognizing the significant economic impact that Black-owned businesses contribute to California’s economy, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) today was joined by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Black Chamber of Commerce in recognizing Los Angeles based Restaurant Seven Nineteen as the Black Small Business of the Year. Restaurant Seven Nineteen’s owner Tyrei Lacy began his work in the culinary and entertainment industries in 2010 and quickly became known as a respected business leader across southern California. Lacy’s Game Sports Bar Restaurant & Lounge established itself as one of the most popular sports bars in Los Angeles and…
Police in Houston, Texas, are searching for a suspect captured on video last month robbing a mother at gunpoint in her own driveway. Video released by the Houston Police Department shows a white sedan with a black rear bumper and black right front quarter panel driving on the 5500 block of Ariel Street in Houston at around 8:20 p.m. on Jan. 15. A masked male suspect can be seen running into the victim’s driveway, where she is taking her small child out of her vehicle. The suspect, armed with a handgun, demands her backpack and cell phone, and tells her…
While it might not be an official love language, our fans know a true sign of love is knowing your person’s go-to McDonald’s® order – from memorizing how your bestie takes their McCafé® coffee to knowing your bae’s McDelivery meal by heart. And no matter what’s in the order, it always tastes a little better when enjoyed together. The Cardi B & Offset Meal features the couple’s go-to orders, plus a few items to share. So in honor of the season of love, we’re serving up the first-ever celebrity duo meal with lifelong McDonald’s fans – Cardi B and Offset – that’s perfect for sharing with your…
By Michael R. Blood | California Political Review California’s U.S. Senate race is unfolding at a furious pace, with candidates reporting seven-figure fundraising and holding competing rallies and campaign events more than a year before the 2024 primary election. The fight for the safely Democratic seat held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who at 89 is the oldest member of Congress, is shaping up as a marquee match-up between nationally known rivals and is likely to become one of the most expensive Senate races in the country next year. https://2urbangirls.com/2023/02/is-the-inglewood-assemblywoman-making-a-play-for-a-congresswomans-seat/ On Saturday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, who rose to prominence as the lead…
WASHINGTON, DC – USBC is excited to announce that ByBlack has partnered with EatOkra, an innovative new app for discovering Black-owned restaurants, to bring the best eateries in America to your fingertips. The curated list of over one thousand Black-owned restaurants in the United States is made up of hand-selected establishments that have been identified as some of the best in the country. ByBlack and EatOkra have been working together to build a stronger community, and this partnership is a key demonstration of the importance of mission-aligned partnerships in achieving common goals. In addition, both ByBlack and EatOkra are demonstrating their commitment to…
At Disney, we’re working to ensure our parks, experiences and products reflect the world around us in an honest and authentic way. We strive to celebrate diversity through music, food, attractions and experiences throughout the year. Jekalyn Carr, Melvin Crispell, III, Erica Campbell, and DOE During Black History Month in February, the Disney Parks Blog will celebrate Black stories and highlight special experiences at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Today, I’m happy to share how you can honor Black heritage and culture at the Disneyland Resort during Black History Month and beyond! Throughout the year, you can enjoy Celebrate Soulfully experiences including, the…