• Celebrity News

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

October 2, 2025

Russell Westbrook’s Eazewell Reveals AI-Powered Platform To Assist With Senior Living, End-Of-Life Situations

'Grief doesn't follow business hours.'

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Eazewell, the company founded by Denver Nuggets player Russell Westbrook, former UConn basketball player Donnell Beverly Jr., and former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker, has introduced an AI-powered Care Transitions Platform that can be used by hospices, senior living communities, and life insurers.

The company was created to help families deal with issues related to handling everything from senior living move-ins to end-of-life transitions in a more simplified, automated system using artificial intelligence.

Meet the trio behind Eazewell @russwest44 , Donnell Beverly Jr., and Kemba Walker. 💜

They turned shared loss into a mission to modernize funeral planning, bringing empathy and innovation to every family.

Read more at https://t.co/jn4kjv93CR#eazewell #memorialplanning pic.twitter.com/xFnzYAgJ1w

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“Grief doesn’t follow business hours. Our platform ensures families get support when they need it, whether it’s 2 a.m., weekends, or holidays, while letting care teams focus on comfort rather than paperwork,” Westbrook said in a written statement.

Eazewell looks to help families, institutions, and caregivers stay on top of online accounts of patients/family members. It will deal with things like online subscriptions, social media accounts, bill payments, and services that can be overlooked when life situations take place.

“Digital death management isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential,” said Beverly. “The average estate now includes more digital accounts than physical assets. Families discover dozens of accounts they never knew existed, including services still charging monthly fees, social media profiles vulnerable to hacking, loyalty points expiring, and email accounts filling with sensitive information.”

The key AI features from Eazewell’s new platform include:

• Comprehensive Account Management: Closes or memorializes social media accounts, cancels subscriptions, terminates licenses, and manages dozens of overlooked tasks.
• 24/7 Family Engagement: Delivers immediate answers via text and voice.
• Intelligent Document Processing: Collects, organizes, and pre-fills forms with family authorization, maintaining audit trails for compliance and reporting.
• Automated Notifications: Contacts Social Security, Medicare, banks, utilities, and digital services, tasks that otherwise require hours of phone calls.
• Seamless Integration: Deploys within an organization’s systems, appearing to families as the hospice, senior living community, or insurer’s own branded service.

“We’re trying to take the weight off people’s shoulders as much as we can, and make this process so much easier for people,” Walker told CNBC in a phone interview in May.

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• News

by Mary Spiller

October 2, 2025

Rising Student Athlete, Aiyanna Williams, Remembered After Fatal Shooting

Aiyanna Williams, a 21-year-old nursing student and volleyball player at Stephens College, was fatally shot in downtown Columbia over the weekend.

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A college senior and volleyball player is being remembered for her generosity and kindness after she was fatally shot in Columbia, Missouri.

Authorities say 21-year-old Aiyanna Williams, a nursing student at Stephens College, was struck by gunfire early Saturday, Sept. 27, when a man opened fire following a dispute with others nearby. She later died at University Hospital. Two other bystanders were also injured.

Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Misael Covarrubias, who was taken into custody shortly after the shooting. He now faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. Covarrubias is being held without bond at Boone County Jail, according to court records.

Officers responded to the scene at about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, and found three people with gunshot wounds, including Williams. Investigators determined that Covarrubias had been arguing with others near Ninth Street and Broadway before firing into the group. The victims, police emphasized, were not part of the altercation.

Williams’ death has left her school community in mourning. Stephens College officials said she had been declared brain dead at the hospital but remained on life support so she could fulfill her wishes to be an organ donor.

“Even in death, Aiyanna’s generosity and care for others endures,” the school said in a statement, according to PEOPLE. “Her decision to be an organ donor reflects her commitment to the welfare of others and her calling to be a nurse.”

The college hosted a vigil at Firestone Baars Chapel on Saturday, drawing classmates, teammates, and community members to honor her life. The women’s volleyball team, which postponed its scheduled game, described her as an irreplaceable presence on campus.

“Aiyanna embodied compassion, joy, and determination; qualities that defined her journey as a nursing student and endeared her to everyone who knew her,” Stephens College said in a statement. “Her choice to be an organ donor is a powerful reflection of her selflessness and unwavering commitment to helping others, even beyond her time with us.”

• Technology

by Ahsan Washington

October 2, 2025

7 Black-Owned Companies Taking AI By The Horns

These companies are using AI to tackle real-world issues.

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In the fast-paced world of technology, artificial intelligence is making waves across industries at a blinding speed. Despite all the hype around innovation, the trailblazing work of Black tech entrepreneurs often gets lost in the conversation.

BLACK ENTERPRISE is highlighting a few Black-owned companies that have made a mark in AI and are well ahead of the curve.

From preserving languages to gathering consumer insights in media engagement, beauty, and wearable innovations, these companies are harnessing the power of AI to tackle real-world issues. In doing so, they’re not just solving problems. They’re rewriting the narrative about who gets to shape the future of tech. Their performance shows an understanding at the intersection culture and the latest technology.

1)World Wide Technology

World Wide Technology (WWT) started in 1990 by David Steward in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The company grew from a small business servicing government contracts to become a global force, delivering services across multiple industries and offering AI, machine learning, cloud computing, data analytics and technology consulting. It’s clear that WWT is a player in the tech world.

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2) Centre for Digitization of Indigenous African Languages AI

CDIAL AI, established in 2021, has made it its mission to preserve the languages of Africa. Yinka Iyinolakan and Shona Olalere, a duo who have a drive to make a difference. With its office in Los Angeles and another in Lagos, the organization is well placed to tackle this project. The team believes that artificial intelligence can be a tool in their quest to save these languages. They've come up with innovations like Indigenius, a conversational AI that can communicate in multiple languages, and smart keyboards that support a whopping 180 African languages. They've also produced modernized dictionaries that showcase terms. 

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3) Rwazi, Inc.

Rwazi Inc., a Los Angeles-based company launched in 2021, is making waves in the decision intelligence space. Founders Joseph Rutakangwa and Eric Sewankambo saw an opportunity to shake things up. What sets Rwazi apart is its use of zero party data—that is— the information that comes directly from people. This approach allows the company to offer recommendations that are surprisingly accurate. The driving force behind all this is Sena Rwazi's AI engine, which provides a wealth of insight into consumer behavior. 

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4)Digital Green Book (Onyx Impact)

The Digital Green Book, also known as Onyx Impact, is an AI platform that launched in March. Its founder Esosa Osa set up shop in Atlanta, Georgia. The platform has been working to fight the spread of information that targets Black communities. What sets Digital Green Book apart is its commitment to using fact-based sources like the NAACP and the Legal Defense Fund to help users figure out what's true and what's not in the media. The project isn't solely about combatting misinformation—it preserves history in a world where so much of our shared past is going digital. By drawing on these trusted sources the Digital Green Book is doing its part to keep history alive and accurate for generations.

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5) Myavana

Myavana was born in 2011 out of Candace Mitchell's time at Georgia Tech. The company is based in Atlanta, made a name for itself as a pioneer in using intelligence to help people with textured hair find the right beauty products. For a time, this group has been overlooked. Myavana is changing that. With a value of $50 million, the company uses data to create products and services that cater to that group. Its approach is straightforward: Gather information, analyze it, and use those insights to develop care solutions that really work.

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6)Robin AI

Robin AI has been around for a while, but the company has started to make waves with groundbreaking innovation. At the helm is CEO and founder Richard Robinson and co-founder James Clough, an expert in machine-learning research. That Robin AI tackles contract review is particularly clever. Its AI program, which was trained on 4.5 million documents, automates the process, saving users time and money. Robin AI has pulled in $10.5 million in funding, which is helping the company expand and make a mark in the tech world. 

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7) Noctal

Noctal, a startup that uses intelligence to shake up the sound design scene, set up shop in Los Angeles in 2023. The company makes it easier for media outlets to produce high-quality sound effects and get through the grunt work of post-production by leveraging the power of machine learning. In a vote of confidence, Noctal reeled in a $1.8 million in seed funding, with some pretty big names throwing their weight behind the venture, like the musician Grimes, Tony Kemp, and the investment firm Caruso Ventures. 

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• Sports

by Kandiss Edwards

October 2, 2025

All-Black Polo Team Makes Historic Debut In Atlanta

The team was established two years ago for students with little to no riding experience

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The Atlanta BEST Academy Polo Team made history as the first all-Black high school polo team to compete in the United States at the Soul Symphony Weekend on Sept. 19-21.

At the 8th Annual Atlanta Polo Party, the BEST Academy team, co-founded by celebrity fashion designer Miguel Wilson, edged out the Star Creek Polo Club, 4-3. The three-day event included a black-tie gala, live fashion show, and multiple polo matches. Notable attendees included Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

The milestone is years in the making through the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, founded by philanthropist and fashion designer Miguel Wilson. Wilson co-founded the team in partnership with BEST Academy and 100 Black Men of Atlanta.

“We are making history, and these young men are blazing a trail that we hope others will follow,” Wilson said in a statement.

“For too long, a socioeconomic barrier has kept most Black people from participating in polo and other equestrian sports. My foundation was created to dismantle that barrier, providing these students with access to the skills and opportunities that come with it. It’s about leveling the playing field.”

The team was established two years ago for students with little to no riding experience. The foundation covers horse rentals, uniforms, equipment, and lessons for underserved Black youth. BEST Academy Principal Robert Williams said the program is instilling more than technical skills in the academy’s students.

“The students have grown as leaders on campus and have really strived for excellence both on the field and off,” Williams said.

Quinn Ramsey a ninth-grade member of the team spoke to CBS Atlanta about the benefits of polo.

“When you’re on the horse, it gives you like kind of confidence. And it’s like builds up bravery. It gives me courage,” Ramsey said.

Wilson, who co-founded the Morehouse Polo Club in 2019, has focused on increasing opportunities for Black youth in equestrian sports. Through Ride to the Olympics, he has expanded access to polo and other disciplines while using the sport to encourage leadership development.

All proceeds from the Soul Symphony Weekend benefit Ride to the Olympics, which will continue to support the BEST Academy team and build more youth polo programs nationwide.

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• Events

by Jameelah Mullen

October 2, 2025

RISECon Heads To ATL, Bringing Tamika Mallory, Jamira Burley, and Rep. Justin Pearson

The organization aims to strengthen young voices in politics.

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RISE, a youth-led nonprofit that aims to build students’ political power and make higher education more accessible and affordable, will bring together over 100 youth organizations and partners for The RISE Action Convening. Also known as RISECon, the conference aims to amplify the voices of young people in politics ahead of the 2026 election. The three-day event will take place from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2025, in Atlanta. 

“This isn’t another conference. This is a gathering of active digital organizers, storytellers, and change-makers who refuse to sit on the sidelines.”

 

 

 

 

 

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“Participants will leave connected with pros who shape narratives online and off — gaining real insight they can take back to their own communities and put into action.”

Confirmed speakers include community activists Tamika Mallory, Jamira Burley, and Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson.

Conference attendees will learn and test cross-platform strategies to boost interest in youth politics while developing tactics aimed at uniting youth voters and addressing voter suppression. 

 Leading the effort is Mary-Pat Hector, founder and CEO of RISE. At 19 years old, she is the youngest woman and person of color to run for public office in Georgia. The Spelman graduate founded the organization in 2017 and built a team of 400 youth organizers to spearhead voter engagement in Georgia. She outlined the organization’s goals in a 2023 interview with Ashley Hopkins for What’s Working.

“We train and activate and teach students about how they can organize and be their own advocates on campus, and we also build youth and student political power because we know we can advocate and make noise around issues every single day.“ Hector told the outlet. 

Additionally, Hector helped shape President Biden’s student debt relief initiative by organizing a group of HBCU students to meet with White House officials from the National Economic Council and the Domestic Policy Council. Hector was among the youth community leaders to advise President Barack Obama on criminal justice reform.

Hector also serves as a member of Black Youth Vote Georgia, an organization dedicated to promoting voter registration and political participation through music and culture.

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Lionel Richie is opening up about Michael Jackson’s poor hygiene habits.

In his newly released memoir, Truly, Richie gets candid about his friendship with Jackson and the King of Pop’s “eccentric” lifestyle. Having grown up in the spotlight under the guidance of his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, Richie believes Jackson may have missed out on learning some basic lessons in personal care.

“Michael was very close with his siblings and his mom, but once he went solo, making these monster albums, movies and videos, he was in charge of his own ship,” Richie wrote in the book, according to People. “His day-to-day life was what you could call eccentric. Like an absent-minded professor but still a kid.”

As a result, the Thriller singer was given the nickname “Smelly” by producer Quincy Jones, the mastermind behind the iconic album.

“Michael would laugh too, realizing that he was oblivious to the fact that he hadn’t changed or washed his clothes for a couple of days or so,” wrote Richie. “We all have our quirks.”

Richie explained that the King of Pop’s shortcomings in personal hygiene made sense given his hectic yet low-maintenance lifestyle when he wasn’t on stage or in the spotlight.

“He was on tour performing in the elaborate costumes made for him by his stylists, or he was in his pajama bottoms and slippers in the studio or he was in his going-out attire,” Richie wrote. “Or he was at home in something loose and comfortable so he could practice his dance moves and play with his menagerie of pets.”

But even the “Hello” singer couldn’t deny that Jackson was often “smelly” whenever they were together.

“Whenever Michael came to visit me, he was wearing whatever—jeans and a t-shirt. And the jeans were either falling off him or too short to even be jeans and, well, smelly,” Richie wrote.

Richie believes life on the road kept Jackson from washing his clothes, and items sent to the dry cleaner often disappeared as “souvenirs.” As a result, Jackson “just got into the habit of wearing the same pants until they were unwearable,” Richie recalled.

As a supportive friend, Richie let Jackson shower at his home and provided him with fresh clothes.

“I drove him home, on his back streets, and he was sweet and thankful. As soon as I walked back into my house, I passed by the living room and noticed that there on the carpet was the pair of Michael Jackson’s underwear and his old ratty jeans. Just lying there like roadkill,” Richie recalled. “What do I do but laugh? MJ was here.”

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• News

by Sharelle B. McNair

October 2, 2025

Kamala Harris’ Controversial Anti-Truancy Law Canned By Gov. Gavin Newsom, Highlighting School Attendance Policies

Chronic absenteeism in California is decreasing

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has played his hand by ending the controversial policy that punished  parents for their children’s chronic truancy, once sponsored by former Vice President Kamala Harris, Politico reports

Newsom signed the repeal bill AB 461 to end the 2011 policy supported by Harris when she held the title of state attorney general, which presented misdemeanor charges for parents if their children missed school on a repeated basis. With a “chronic truant” being defined as a child absent from class for 10% or more school days a year, Harris once argued that the measure was necessary to prevent youth from becoming “a menace to society hanging out on the corner.” 

The controversy behind the policy followed her throughout her political career, including Harris’ tenure as a state senator. Critics highlighted how the measure criminalized parents, with media coverage showing mothers being put in handcuffs. Following local outrage, Harris dialed back her position in 2019, expressing her regret. “I regret that that has happened,” she once said.

“And the thought that anything I did could have led to that, because that certainly was not the intention.”

However, several critics of the policy admitted that the bill’s demise had “nothing to do with our former VP.” Bay Area Democrat Patrick Ahrens, who wrote the bill, said his own childhood experiences drove his motivation. 

In other states, chronic truancy is a continuous problem. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of chronic truancy for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade in Louisiana has increased, according to Louisiana Illuminator. Data from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana reveals the truancy rate across the state sat at an average of 36% but rose over 40% since the 2020-21 school year. 

Some of the blame is on the difference in how truancy is defined at the state and federal levels. In Louisiana, truancy is described as having unexcused absences for five or more school days each semester. However, the U.S. Department of Education defines chronic absenteeism as students who miss 10% or more of their school days due to unexcused absences. 

Back in the Golden State, truancy has decreased somewhat, but it is still considered a problem. Data from the Los Angeles Times highlights that chronic absenteeism decreased from its 2021-22 peak in 2021-2022, but it continues to be 50% higher than before the pandemic. With an estimated 48 million public school students between kindergarten and 12th grade, nearly one in four — 11 million students — miss out on school without an excuse.

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• Health and Wellness

by Kandiss Edwards

October 2, 2025

Scarlet By RedDrop Brings Education-First Period Products To Ulta Beauty

Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line focused on education, was founded by a mother and her daughter.

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Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line, is now available in Ulta Beauty.

Founded by mother-daughter duo Dana Roberts and Dr. Monica Williams, Scarlet by RedDrop focuses on making its education-first period products more affordable and accessible.

The company’s line of pads and liners is now available in 350 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide. The news was announced via Scarlet by RedDrop’s official Instagram.

“Scarlet by RedDrop has now arrived @ultabeauty. From our signature period kits to individual pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, everything is now available both online and in-store,” the post read.

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Scarlet by RedDrop’s received a boost when the company won the $1 million Black Ambition award.

Black Ambition, a nonprofit launched by Pharrell Williams in 2020, is focused on closing wealth gaps through entrepreneurship.

Each year, it awards millions in funding to innovators in consumer products, healthcare, tech and other industries. Scarlet by RedDrop’s success story represents one of the largest individual investments the initiative has made. 

For Scarlet by RedDrop, the funding has accelerated its ability to expand its reach. Ulta Beauty, one of the nation’s largest specialty retailers, confirmed its partnership with the brand this year. The retailer said the move reflects consumer demand as well as the company’s commitment to carrying more products from underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Scarlet by RedDrop’s founders say they are committed to continuing to build a brand that not only sells products but educates girls about menstrual health. Next steps include expanding its product line and distribution channels. Thanks to a national retail partnership and backing from a high-profile initiative, Scarlet by RedDrop is certainly positioned to succeed in business and make a significant social impact.

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• Fashion & Beauty

by Mary Spiller

October 2, 2025

Ever Wonder What The World’s Wealthiest People Spend $290 Billion On?

Ultra-wealthy buyers spent $290 billion on luxury goods in 2024.

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The globe’s wealthiest individuals are pouring record amounts into luxury living, with a new analysis showing they spent $290 billion on high-end goods last year.

The report, released by wealth intelligence firm Altrata and informed by Bain & Company’s research, highlights how the ultra-wealthy—defined as those worth more than $30 million—are reshaping the luxury market. Though they represent just .006% of the global population, this group controls nearly $60 trillion, or about one-third of the wealth held by all millionaires.

That concentration of resources is evident in their spending patterns. In 2024, this tiny fraction of society accounted for 21% of luxury purchases worldwide. Leading the way were business titans such as Elon Musk and Oracle’s Larry Ellison, whose fortunes exceed 12 figures.

Transportation dominated their expenditures. According to Altrata, the ultra-wealthy funneled $129.5 billion into cars, yachts, and private jets, with $100.9 billion spent on automobiles alone. Private aviation and luxury vessels added another $28.6 billion to the total. Bain reported earlier this year that yacht and jet sales — categories almost entirely funded by this demographic—rose 13% in 2024.

Smaller luxury segments also commanded major outlays. Jewelry, watches, designer fashion, wine, and furniture added up to $115.6 billion, while fine art contributed another $19.6 billion.

As middle-market shoppers have pulled back, many luxury labels have doubled down on courting the ultra wealthy. Heritage houses such as Hermès have thrived, while brands like Gucci, which broadened its reach through more affordable collaborations, have stumbled.

“There’s been a kind of a refocusing, probably an over-correction of the strategy, to focus on the top of the pyramid that was more resilient in a moment of turbulence,” Claudia D’Arpizio, Bain’s global head of fashion and luxury, told Business Insider last year.

The appetite for experiences is also expanding. Spending on luxury hospitality hit $25.3 billion in 2024, with wellness tourism, spa retreats, and high-end adventure travel like safaris seeing strong demand, Bain noted in its 2025 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study.

Still, not all outlays go toward indulgence. While Altrata did not provide figures for philanthropy in 2024, the firm noted that in 2023 the ultrawealthy donated $207 billion—nearly matching what they spent on yachts and watches combined.

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• News

by Sharelle B. McNair

October 2, 2025

Black Employee Loses Discrimination Case Filed Against Amazon After Being Placed On Performance Improvement Plan

The case came about as one of the first cases adhering to the Supreme Court ruling that employees aren’t required to show sustainable damage such as pay cuts, demotions or terminations to pursue federal employment discrimination claims.

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A judge ruled in favor of Amazon in a discrimination lawsuit against a former Black employee who accused the company of diminishing her duties and placing her on a performance improvement plan, Reuters reports.

In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian of New York claimed the plaintiff, former Amazon Music event producer Keesha Anderson, failed to prove the online retailer issued her a poor performance rating as an act of discrimination, in addition to waiting for a woman of Black or Hispanic descent to become her superior before questioning her work. Amazon, however, provided “legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons” as to why Anderson wasn’t promoted, highlighting the need for a strategist with skills she lacked. 

The case arose as one of the first to adhere to the Supreme Court ruling that employees aren’t required to demonstrate sustainable damage, such as pay cuts, demotions, or terminations, to pursue federal employment discrimination claims. But then, in May 2024, the case took a turn when Anderson admitted to deleting conversations with coworkers and managers that had been secretly recorded.

Following, a “whistleblower” who came forward turned out to be the Hispanic manager who was quoted in Anderson’s original complaint, saying things that were never said. Amazon thought it would seal the deal in the case. However, while Judge Subramanian rejected a request to sanction Anderson and her lawyer, he mentioned the conduct “toes the line on what constitutes sanctionable conduct.” “Putting the now-discredited allegations concerning the ‘whistleblower’ to the side, the case paints a picture of a run-of-the-mill workplace, maybe even one with more positivity than usual,” the judge wrote in his decision. 

While disappointed in the court’s ruling, Anderson’s lawyer, Jessie Djata, released a statement saying the case is more about equal opportunity from one of the world’s largest companies. “We continue to believe that our client was subjected to discrimination (and) raised important concerns about fairness and equal opportunity at one of the world’s largest companies,” Djata said.

Anderson left Amazon in February 2022 after two and a half years, but before leaving, she claimed the ordeal resulted in her being excluded from meetings and events, having her ideas dumped, and being limited to administrative tasks, before being put on a performance improvement plan based on what was labeled as “trumped up” allegations.

Amazon isn’t new to accusations of discrimination and lawsuits. Disabled employees working for the company at the corporate level have accused the retail conglomerate of engaging in “systemic discrimination” while arguing their requests for accommodations have been denied in “automated” ways, according to The Guardian. 

Employees also allege that messages have been repeatedly removed, as well as a petition posted on an employee Slack channel.

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