Kandiss Edwards

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A North Carolina bank employee is suing for “discrimination” after a manager allegedly placed a Chucky doll on her desk and mocked her disability. Debra Jones filed suit against Truist Bank on May 21. Jones was an employee at the bank’s Rocky Mount branch. Jones is diagnosed with multiple conditions, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and an autoimmune disorder, vitiligo.

2 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Kandiss Edwards

Emerging studies have raised serious concerns about the fairness of artificial intelligence used in hiring. A new study reveals that specific large language models (LLMs) show a preference for women while penalizing Black men, even when job qualifications are identical. According to research published in “Robustly Improving LLM Fairness in Realistic Settings via Interpretability,” advanced AI models, such as GPT-3.5 Turbo, tend to rank Black male applicants lowest in simulated hiring scenarios.

2 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Kandiss Edwards

Black conservative Candace Owens is displeased with Donald Trump’s performance in the White House and is voicing her regret. The political pundit appeared on Piers Morgan’s news program and spoke candidly about her “embarrassment.” According to Owens, her unwavering support has its limits. Trump’s most recent actions concerning foreign policy have turned the tide. She places particular emphasis on the ongoing conflicts with Israel and Iran.

2 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Kandiss Edwards

Cam’ron Giles can now add author to his growing list of accomplishments after securing a new book deal. The It Is What It Is podcast host is receiving $750,000 to pen a memoir for Simon & Schuster. The Harlem native is known for his honest and sometimes abrasive embrace of his truth. The playful and straight-forward media personality will try his hand at literature. He will give an unfiltered look at his life and journey through the entertainment industry.

2 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Kandiss Edwards

JPMorgan Chase has committed $1 million to help three New Orleans non-profit organizations. The Financial Wellness Collaborative received funds to help bolster its overall mission of providing small businesses with hands-on tools to manage their financial health. Financial Wellness Collaborative consists of nonprofit Propeller, Thrive New Orleans, and Fund 17, NOLA reported. Launching in 2022, JPMorgan Chase has given the collaborative its most significant investment to date.