Experian Provides Solutions To Help Black Consumers Enrich Their Finances
More than 106 million people have limited financial resources
More than 106 million people have limited financial resources, which can exclude them from obtaining mainstream credit. And among these alarming stats, 27% of Black consumers are either credit invisible or not scorable, (meaning they have no or little credit history, which may impact their ability to establish a credit score, thus, limiting their access to credit), compared to 16% of White and Asian consumers. As such, this gap makes it much harder for many individuals to buy homes, cars, and build generational wealth.
Meet Jordan Benston, The Woman Behind The Oracle Media, A Black-Owned Production Company
Jordan Benston runs one of the few Black- and woman-owned full-service production companies.
Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the United States. Between 2014 and 2019, businesses owned by Black women grew 50%, representing the highest growth rate of any female demographic. The reason for the growth is because women like Jordan Benston are betting on themselves. Benston started The Oracle Media—a full-service production company—in 2019.
“It has been amazing over these last couple of years to be recognized by people who are surprised to see an all-Black crew when they come on set,” she tells BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“When they come in, they feel at home […], which helps you get the content you need.”
How Benston Launched Her Company With Support From Friends
Since hitting the ground running with The Oracle Media, Benston’s work has already graced the covers of Essence Magazine, Cassius, and HelloBeautiful. Benston, who has over 10 years of production experience, was inspired to launch the company after receiving mediocre service.
“I was working as a producer, researching companies and going through the processes with [these companies]. I was fighting back and forth for deliverables, or they weren’t delivering a quality product for the amount we were paying,” Benston recalls.
She had a thought one day: “I could do that.”
The voice in Benston’s head grew louder. A conversation with a friend helped transform those intrusive thoughts into action.
According to an analysis by J.P Morgan, while Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S., many face disproportionate financial headwinds. One barrier for Black women is the lack of access to capital. More than 60% of Black women self-fund their startup capital
Benston didn’t have to start alone.
“[My friend said]’ I’m going to put you on an email with my lawyer so you can start the LLC and then go from there,'” said Benston. “He paid for all my legal fees to open my company.”
In their first year, many small business owners face challenges adapting to change and unforeseen business challenges and expenses. Just months after Benston started The Oracle Media, the world shut down over the COVID-19 pandemic. But that opened a door for Benston. One of her first big projects was a live press junket.
“A friend called me looking for help finding a production manager, producer, and camera operator, and I recommended myself.”
The press junket was for the two-part PBS documentary And She Could Be Next, which followed the campaigns of politicians of color. Ava DuVernay was the executive producer.
What’s Next For Jordan Benston and The Oracle Media
One of Benston’s most notable works was Hip-Hop and the White House. The Hulu documentary highlights hip-hop’s power and impact in politics. It was a significant moment for Benston, who recognizes that Black-owned production companies are few and far between.
“I’m not just showing up because I’m getting a check, nor are the people I’m hiring. We are showing up because we are invested in the project and care about the story being told,” Benston says.
There are no signs that she’s slowing down anytime soon.
Benston is working on The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes’ new talkshow, The Nene Leakes Show. Leakes plans to engage in candid conversations about current events, her personal journey of navigating grief after losing her husband of 27 years, and more.
When working on a digital cover in 2023, Benston came to set with a pitch deck for Leakes. Leakes was posting videos on YouTube and Benston told the original housewife she wanted to work with her.
“She liked the pitch but the timing just wasn’t right,” said Benston. “Fast forward to 2025, I get a call from her executive assistant.”
Leakes remembered Benston from the shoot and the rest is history.
“Now, we have The Nene Leakes Show.”
In addition to the talk show, The Oracle Media is currently producing stunning editorial content.
“I am excited to get back to my first love of video and linear content,” says Benston about her future plans. “I hope to also put out some original content that I am producing in house with my creative producer, Haley Poole.”
Mental health is an important aspect of health, but when it comes to care in the Black community there’s a gap. When healthy, 40% of white Americans benefit from mental health care when they need it compared to only 25% of Black Americans. This gap is often related to systemic barriers, the stigma surrounding mental health, and a lack of diverse providers.
To bring attention and awareness to mental health issues, BLACK ENTERPRISE has assembled eight books that can help with education, management, and overcoming of mental health issues experienced in the Black community. These resources provide important priceless information about mental health struggles and how to seek mental health care.
1) Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
Published in January 2022, Tricia Hersey’s work targets an overworked culture and calls for rest as a revolutionary form of self-care. According to Hersey, people must stop and consider that rest is essential for us as individuals and as a collective. Hersey posits that we should not buy into the societal narrative that only productivity is important.
2) The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love
Sonya Renee Taylor’s 2018 groundbreaking work on body positivity demands readers to rethink body image norms with Taylor inspiring her audience to engage in radical self-love for mental wellness and liberation.
3) What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry’s What Happened to You?: Conversations On Trauma, Resilience, and Healing was released in April 2021. A blend of personal stories and expert insights, ithe book s a compelling exploration of how trauma can disproportionately affect our lives and how we can heal and become resilient with compassionate strategies.
Viola Davis 2022 memoir, a journey of resilience through personal and professional challenges, features the beloved actress sharing a story of self-discovery, perseverance, and mental well-being with raw honesty, while learning to own her story in an inspiring way.
Dr. Rheeda Walker’s 2020 book provides a profound examination of the specific issues affecting the Black community. Readers will discover psychological and emotional problems and learn how these issues impact well being, relationships, and quality of life. They will also earn real psychological strategies for stress management and how to navigate an inequitable mental health care system with confidence and advocacy skills.
6) Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide To Reclaiming Yourself
Nedra Glover Tawwab’s 2021 how-to book provides readers with the tools they need to set boundaries and reclaim their sense of self. Tawwab shares tangible tips on how people can communicate boundaries properly and look after their mental health to have better relationships and more self-esteem.
7) Black Mental Health Matters: The Ultimate Guide For Mental Health Awareness In The Black Community
Written by Aaren Snyder was published April 2020, this is a much-needed work focusing on the mental health issues that are particularly affecting Black people. The book provides valuable information and tips, but it also discusses root causes, ways of coping, and the process of healing within the Black community.
8) Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting
Terri M. Williams’ compelling examination of the hard truths surrounding mental issues in the Black community was first published in 2008. Williams reveals the hidden truths of emotional grief and calls for much-needed conversations surrounding how to identify and help heal such issues with compassion.
Google Settles $28 Million Racial Pay Disparity Class-Action Lawsuit; DEI Policies Still Under Fire
A 2020 study, 'Women In The Workplace,' highlighted the disproportionate number of Black women in corporate America who are less likely to be promoted, supported, or given mentorship to advance in the workplace over male, Latinx, Asian and white colleagues.
Earlier this week, Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged racial pay disparities, a development that has reignited debates on equity within the tech sector.
The 2021 suit claimed Google systematically underpaid Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and Black employees while favoring white and Asian workers.
Plaintiffs alleged Google placed employees of color in lower pay grades and job levels, regardless of qualifications. A leaked internal document showed that the tech giant had had consistent pay gaps for similar roles. Lawyers argued pay based on prior salaries perpetuated historical inequities, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
The settlement, given preliminary approval by a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, covers over 6,600 employees who worked at Google between Feb. 15, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2024. Workplace equity advocates see the case as highlighting the need for collective action to expose hidden pay disparities.
“Suspected pay inequity is too easily concealed without this kind of collective action from employees,” said Cathy Coble, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
The tech giant’s settlement does not equate to an admission of guilt, though it prompts scrutiny of Google’s diversity and inclusion pledges.
“We reached a resolution, but continue to disagree with the allegations that we treated anyone differently, and remain committed to paying, hiring, and leveling all employees fairly,” a Google spokesperson told the BBC.
The multi-million dollar settlement occurs amid a broader rollback of major U.S. corporations’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Meta, Amazon, and Walmart have scaled back DEI programs, facing political and legal challenges. Critics argue that DEI initiatives can result in reverse discrimination, while supporters see them as crucial for addressing systemic inequities.
A former Google diversity recruiter, April Christina Curley, alleged discriminatory practices. Curley, a Black and queer woman, filed a 2020 discrimination case, claiming Google sabotaged her efforts to increase Black and brown employee representation. She alleged that resumes from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other “unfamiliar” schools were often dismissed.
“I quickly became aware of all the racist s**t put in place to keep Black and brown students out of their pipeline,” Curley wrote in a public statement. “I routinely called out shady recruitment practices such as ‘screening out’ resumes of students with ‘unfamiliar’ school/university names.”
Curley said there was retaliation for advocating equitable hiring. She said managers hindered her work, harassed her, and dismissed her efforts to diversify the talent pipeline. According to the HBCU alum, a colleague even blocked her advancement.
“This white woman also told me that she never felt comfortable supporting my work because she was ‘intimidated’ by me and therefore never considered me for leadership opportunities,” Curley wrote.
Curley’s allegations align with critiques of the tech industry’s diversity struggles. Studies have shown Black women face significant barriers to corporate advancement.
A 2020 study “Women in the Workplace,” highlighted the disproportionate number of Black women in corporate America who are less likely to be promoted, supported, or given mentorship to advance in the workplace over male, Latinx, Asian and white colleagues.
“Black women already face more barriers to advancement than most other employees. Today, they’re also coping with the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Black community. And the emotional toll of repeated instances of racial violence falls heavily on their shoulders,” the report read.
The tech industry’s equity challenges are not unique to Google, but its influence amplifies discussions about accountability. For workplace equity advocates, the settlement underscores the need for transparency and vigilance in addressing systemic disparities.
As tech companies face increasing scrutiny, the future of DEI programs is uncertain. Some fear the rollbacks will worsen existing inequities. Others argue that legal challenges may prompt companies to prioritize equity sustainably.
The $28 million settlement resolves this lawsuit but leaves broader questions about Google’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. It also establishes a precedent for similar legal challenges, potentially encouraging other tech employees to address discriminatory practices. The settlement from the class-action lawsuit marks a significant step in the ongoing pursuit of pay equity and fairness within the tech industry.
Study: ‘Young, Healthy Adults’ Risk Heart Attacks With Marijuana Use
Even with great health, smokers were also four times likely to have a stroke and three times as likely to die from a cardiac event.
A study from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) reveals that some “young, healthy adults” who smoke marijuana are six times more at risk of having a heart attack, Fox News reports.
Two new studies highlight how cannabis use can be linked to cardiac events. With one study including over 4.6 million participants, people who are younger than 50 years old and labeled as “young, healthy adults” are six times more likely to have a heart attack compared to people who don’t smoke marijuana. All study participants showed no previous heart conditions, never used tobacco products, had good blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and no history of diabetes.
Even with great health, smokers were also four times likely to have a stroke in addition to being twice as likely to experience heart failure and three times as likely to die from a cardiac event.
While the studies failed to pinpoint exactly how marijuana compromises heart health, researchers did show some of the possibilities, such as affecting “heart rhythm regulation, heightening oxygen demand in the heart muscle, and contributing to endothelial dysfunction, which makes it harder for the blood vessels to relax and expand, and can interrupt blood flow,” the study said.
Lead author and clinical instructor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and internal medicine resident at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Ibrahim Kamel, MD, said more medical professionals should ask about cannabis usage in the same way they ask about cigarette usage. “Asking about cannabis use should be part of clinicians’ workup to understand patients’ overall cardiovascular risk, similar to asking about smoking cigarettes,” Kamel said.
“At a policy level, a fair warning should be made so that the people who are consuming cannabis know that there are risks.”
As lawmakers makers are proposing marijuana to be declared legal in some states, neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd feels the medical field is lacking in understanding how marijuana is rapidly changing. In another report published by the New York Times, states have laid out inconsistent standards and other regulations. Where the substance is legal, only two states have placed a cap on the intoxicating component of the plant known as THC.
Hurd says labeling the drug as all the way safe is wrong. “Until we do research on the drastically transformed cannabis in all its forms, I think putting them under the umbrella of a safe, legal drug is wrong,” she said.
Lizzo Says Her Critics Are Triggered ‘Hearing A Black Woman Make Real Music With Radical Joy’
Lizzo called out the 'miserable' critics who are bothered by the 'radical joy' in her music.
Lizzo has clapped back at the “miserable” critics of her newest single, “Still Bad,” saying they’re just bothered by a Black woman making “real music with radical joy.”
The singer fired off a series of fiery tweets four days after releasing “Still Bad,” in which she sings about how she’s “still surviving” and “still bad” despite facing a challenging period in her life. In her rant on X, Lizzo compares the criticism to the mistreatment Black women often endure from the outside world.
“Saying my brand of ‘poptimism’ doesn’t work in a ‘post Covid world’ is a lazy take,” Lizzo tweeted.
“As if I didn’t write ‘about damn time’ to be a post lockdown anthem to inspire us to get outside and together again.. and was successful at it, btw,” she added of her 2022 single, which won the record of the year at the 2023 Grammys.
“I think seeing and hearing a black woman make real music with radical joy triggers miserable people,” she added. “But I follow in the footsteps of Janet [Jackson], of Funkadelic, of Earth Wind and Fire… nobody’s doing it like me for Us.”
I think seeing and hearing a black woman make real music with radical joy triggers miserable people… but I follow in the footsteps of Janet, of Funkadelic, of Earth Wind and Fire… nobody’s doing it like me for Us. And I stand on that.
In a follow-up tweet, Lizzo referenced trailblazing Black women in music who faced widespread criticism throughout their careers before finally receiving the recognition they deserved.
“The way this world treats black women is sickening… blacklisted Janet and now 20yrs later yall calling her music “cute black girl bops” & giving her flowers,” Lizzo wrote. “Dogged Whitney for her love life & called her a drug addict for laughs but now yall wanna honor her. Y’all laughed at Tina’s abuse and never let her forget…”
“The least protected person in America…,” she added.
The way this world treats black women is sickening… blacklisted Janet and now 20yrs later yall calling her music “cute black girl bops” & giving her flowers…
Dogged Whitney for her love life & called her a drug addict for laughs but now yall wanna honor her
The “Truth Hurts” singer ended her rant with a subtle reference to her ongoing legal battles. Former staff members have accused her of operating a toxic work environment.
“What happened to me was supposed to destroy me but it has only set me free!” Lizzo added. “Now I know none of this is real. The only thing that’s real is the love that I share with my family, my friends, nature, my fans, in Real Life.”
.Lizzo’s new music marks her comeback following the lawsuit filed by a few of her former dancers in August 2023, who accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Her former stylist, Asha Daniels, sued her on similar claims, all of which Lizzo vehemently denies. The singer was dismissed from the case in December 2024, but her Big Grrrl Big Touring Company Inc. is still a defendant in the case.
Judge Halts Travel Ban For New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell After Granting Restraining Order Request
The travel ban for the New Orleans mayor and other city employees came after an unanimous vote from the council.
A judge has halted the New Orleans City Council’s ban on Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s travel after she requested a temporary restraining order.
On March 5, Mayor Cantrell challenged the ban ordered by the council, which prohibited non-essential travel for her and city members. According to Nola.com, the mayor’s request was granted by Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Marissa Hutabarat. The ban for the New Orleans mayor and other city employees came after Cantrell backed out of a settlement worth millions of dollars that would have been distributed to schools in the city.
Cantrell claimed the council’s ban is “an unlawful and unconstitutional power grab.” However, Council President JP Morrell criticized Cantrell’s decision to run to a judge rather than veto the ordinance. WDSU reported that a spokesperson for Morrell stated last week, “This is a placeholder designed to extend the current travel ban once it expires. The Administration appears to have a fundamental misunderstanding of the law regarding the current ban.”
The New Orleans mayor recently faced backlash from the council for a trip she took to attend the Yale Mayor’s College Conference in Washington, D.C., despite the travel ban. She argued that the trip was confirmed on the schedule way ahead of the council’s ordinance. Morrell’s spokesperson stated, “If the Administration intends to argue that the DC trip was permissible because it occurred during a layover period before the final vote, then this legislation provides the Council with the flexibility to extend the ban smoothly, without the need to create a new layover period.”
According to The City of New Orleans, “The ordinance passed by the Council restricting travel by the Administration once again exceeds the authority granted to them under the City’s Home Rule Charter. The Administration sought and was granted a temporary restraining order by the Court.”
A March 28 hearing will decide if the ban will remain blocked.
Why Progressives Are Driving Away From Being Tesla Supporters
One of Tesla’s earliest investors, Ross Gerber, said it's time for Musk to make a decision - step down as CEO of the company or walk away from DOGE.
While the stock of electric vehicle company Tesla is starting to tank, it seems as if the company is losing supporters and fans at a fast pace, blaming CEO Elon Musk’s new role in Washington D.C., NBC News reported.
From the Hollywood elite to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the rate of people getting rid of their Tesla vehicles is increasing. Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman announced his decision to get rid of his Tesla, claiming that driving it was like “driving around with a Trump sticker.” Grammy Award-winning singer Sheryl Crow shared similar thoughts in a video showcasing how she sold her vehicle. Crow said she donated the proceeds to public broadcasting organization NPR, which “is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth.”
On X, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said Musk and his policies are the reasons why he ditched his Tesla. “I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now, every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people,” Kelly posted.
“So Tesla, you’re fired!”
I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired!
Protests and vandalism have erupted at Tesla dealerships across the country as Musk’s involvement in President Donald Trump’s administration as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and labeled right-wing politics has turned buyers away. A video circulated on social media showing five Teslas set ablaze with Molotov cocktails at a dealership in Las Vegas. As newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the episodes as acts of “domestic terrorism,” other people in Musk’s circle are calling for the billionaire to do something about it.
During a television interview, one of Tesla’s earliest investors, Ross Gerber, said it’s time for Musk to make a decision — step down as CEO of the company or walk away from DOGE. “The company’s reputation has just been destroyed by Elon Musk. Sales are plummeting, so yeah, it’s a crisis. You literally can’t sell the best product in the marketplace because the CEO is so divisive,” Gerber said, according to the Daily Beast.
“It’s time for somebody to run Tesla. There are too many important things Tesla is doing, so either Elon should come back to Tesla and be the CEO of Tesla and give up his other jobs, or he should focus on the government and keep doing what he is doing but find a suitable CEO of Tesla.”
A report released in early March 2025 showed Tesla’s stock has plummeted by 53% following a record of all-time highs reached in mid-December 2024. One month later, S&P Global Mobility numbers revealed Tesla registrations dropped 11% while registrations for other manufacturers of electric vehicles like Ford, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen saw a 44% increase. Everyday consumers of the Tesla brand include New Jersey preschool teacher Megan Paulus. She took over her husband’s car after he died in December 2021 and mentioned him being a big Musk fan, even owning stock.
However, Paulus is concerned with how driving the vehicle will connect her with Musk’s politics and wants no part, and is specifically concerned with heightened vandalism. “I no longer wish to be associated with these people. I no longer want to be associated with Elon Musk,” the teacher said.
“I got one of those magnets-slash-bumper stickers. It says: ‘I bought the car before I knew how awful Elon Musk was.’ I did that as a placeholder because I have thought very much about selling the car.”
NY Woman Pleads Guilty To Mailing Drug-Soaked Documents To Prison Inmates
A woman in New York pleaded guilty to sending fraudulent, drug-soaked paperwork to prison inmates.
A woman from Albany, New York, has pleaded guilty to mailing drug-soaked documents disguised as legal paperwork to prisons across the state.
Maya McIntosh, 33, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and its analog, as well as unlawful possession and use of a means of identification. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced her plea on March 18.
McIntosh sold the illegal drugs on social media, supplying drug-soaked documents to buyers who intended to send them to people in prison. Her process involved ordering chemicals used to produce MDMB-4en-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, in liquid form, which she then sprayed or soaked onto copy paper and business envelopes.
According to prosecutors, McIntosh placed the drug-riddled documents in U.S. Priority Mail Express envelopes and addressed them to inmates at various correctional facilities across New York. Prison staff were led astray by the disguised legal correspondence McIntosh had stamped with the names of real attorneys in the return address section without their knowledge or consent.
This tactic made the documents appear as legitimate legal paperwork rather than containing controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated. Prosecutors believe McIntosh ran the operation between January 2023 through July 2024.
She was indicted and arrested in September and has been in federal custody since. McIntosh faces up to 20 years in prison for each count, along with a maximum fine of $1 million for the drug-related charges, a $250,000 fine for the other counts, and a supervised release term ranging from at least three years to life.
More arrests could come as the United States Postal Inspection Service and Homeland Security Investigations continue to investigate the case. This comes as prison staff raise growing concerns about the use of “legal mail” to smuggle drugs into state prisons. Correction officers, who recently participated in a 22-day strike, identified the issue as one of their top priorities.
Questions Arise About How A Woman Visiting Her Incarcerated Husband Was Found Strangled to Death
Dowells’ daughter-in-law remembers her mother-in-law visiting Brinson to help him become a better person.
The family of Stephanie Diane Brinson is demanding answers after she was found dead from apparent strangulation while visiting her husband, an inmate at the Mule Creek State Prison in California, in November 2024, KTVZ 21 reported.
The Amador County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Brinson’s death was ruled a homicide in early March 2025. An incarcerated man, David Brinson, made a call on Nov. 13 shortly after 2 a.m. to notify officers that his wife passed out during her visit. After officers jumped in to perform life-saving measures before paramedics took over, Brinson, known by family as Stephanie Dowells, was pronounced dead around 2:51 a.m.
While the website of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) says, “family visits occur in private, apartment-like facilities on prison grounds and last approximately 30 to 40 hours,” Dowells’ son, Armand Torres, questioned how a person with a violent past was permitted to have private family visits in prison. “How could they just let this happen? I just don’t get it,” Torres said, according to WBAL TV.
“My mom was just left alone, and she called for help, I’m sure, and there’s nothing she could do. Given the history that this guy has, we kind of wanted to know how is it even possible for them to be unsupervised?”
Brinson, 54, is serving four consecutive life sentences with an additional 20-year determinate sentence without the possibility of parole following his 1993 conviction of four murders. Dowells’ mother, Oveta Wilson, remembers her 62-year-old daughter as “the most giving, kindhearted person.” “I would often tell her, ‘Sweetheart, you can’t save the world,’” Wilson explained.
Dowells’ daughter-in-law, Nataly Jimenez, remembers that her mother-in-law was using prison visits in an attempt to help Brinson become a better person. “They would read the Bible together. He was in school there because she was pushing him to try to be this better person,” Jimenez remembered.
As the sheriff’s department said an investigation is ongoing, they announced no charges have been filed while they await the completion of the investigation.
While the family continues to question unsupervised visits for a violent inmate, a spokesperson from CDCR released a statement saying each request goes through an approval process. “Family visits are a privilege, and incarcerated persons must apply and meet strict eligibility criteria to be approved,” the statement read.
“Only those who demonstrate sustained good behavior and meet specific program requirements are considered. These visits are designed to support positive family connections and successful rehabilitation.”
The operations manual for the department also states inmates are mandated to present themselves for a count at least four times per 24-hour period in addition to the watch commander being able to order unscheduled inspections.
However, the manual also claims that “every effort shall be made to ensure the privacy of the inmate and their visitor(s).”
