Candace Parker Launches Paid Sports Media Fellowship For HBCU Students
WNBA legend Candace Parker is creating new career opportunities for historically Black college and university students through a fellowship offering paid sports media...
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Trading Card Apps Promise Cash For Everyday Bills, Raising Gambling Concerns
Digital trading card platforms are drawing scrutiny for advertising opportunities to earn money for rent, groceries, and other everyday expenses through randomized...
Black Women Who Made History In The 2026 Midterm Elections
The 2026 midterm elections delivered a historic moment for Black women in politics. From Georgia to Illinois and Colorado, Black women candidates broke longstanding...
British CEO Ian Thomas Named Most Influential Black Leader In The UK
Ian Thomas, the first Black chief executive of the City of London Corporation in its more than 900-year history, has been named the United Kingdom’s most influential...
Stacey Abrams Celebrates Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Groundbreaking Governor’s Win
Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history in Georgia , becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state. Her victory also marks a significant political...
Antwon Person Is Shifting The Traditional Entrepreneurial Mindset
After more than two decades of leadership in the U.S. Army, Antwon Person brought lessons in discipline, accountability, and organizational leadership into his...
White House Declares ‘Trump Is Still Your President’ Following A Blue Wave Of Midterm Election Wins
The White House is reminding Americans that Donald Trump is still president following a bruising midterm election night that saw Democrats score major victories...
Beyoncé Chose Full Ownership Over Investors To Build Cécred The Right Way
Beyoncé financed her haircare company, Cécred, herself after prospective investors pushed to cut research and development spending, prioritizing ownership and product...
Floyd Mayweather Must Cough Up $340K In Luxury NYC Condo Rent Dispute
Retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered to pay approximately $340,000 after a New York judge entered a default judgment against him in a legal...
Former Turkey Leg Hut Co-Owner Gets Nearly 9 Years In Prison For Arson Scheme
Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell Price received nearly nine years in federal prison after admitting to orchestrating an arson scheme targeting a Houston...
Google’s $500B Market Value Loss Raises Questions About AI’s Profit Potential
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, experienced a staggering financial setback after investors wiped approximately $500 billion off its market value in a single...
Obamacare Costs Climb Making Public Healthcare Unaffordable For Many
Millions of Americans shopping for health insurance through the Obamacare/ Affordable Care Act marketplace face higher premiums, fewer coverage options, and stricter...
Keisha Lance Bottoms Claims Historic Win Over Rick Jackson While Standing On Enslaved Ancestors Shoulders Of Steel
Keisha Lance Bottoms is now Georgia’s governor-elect. The former Atlanta mayor and senior advisor to President Biden was victorious over Rick Jackson , a billionaire...
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Granddaughter Yolanda Casts Historic 1st Vote In Atlanta On Election Day
Yolanda Renee King, the sole grandchild of civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, cast her first ballot in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 3....
Election Day 2026: Control Of Congress Hangs In The Balance
Americans are heading to the polls on Election Day to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and the future of President Donald Trump’s...
Byron Allen Flips His Starz Investment And Nets $20M Gain
Media mogul Byron Allen has sold his entire 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment for nearly $45 million, earning approximately $20 million more than his original...
Trump May Have Triggered A Political ‘Blacklash” Among Black Voters In The South
Black voters across the South are making their presence felt ahead of the 2026 midterm elections , with early voting activity pointing to a significant increase in...
MELANATED MOMENTS: October Spotlighted Icons, Innovators, And Advocates
October was nothing short of outstanding, spotlighting inspiring icons, trailblazing innovators, and passionate advocates who raised the bar, paid it forward, and...
Jacolby Satterwhite Receives Inaugural ‘Artists Living With Cancer Grant’ At Rema Hort Mann Fund 30th Anniversary Gala
Interdisciplinary artist Jacolby Satterwhite took center stage as a key honoree at the Rema Hort Mann Fund (RHMF) 30th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at...
Black Women Dominate Daytime Emmys As Tamara Tunie Makes History
Black women made their mark at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards (Emmys) as Tracee Ellis Ross, Keke Palmer, and Star Jones celebrated career milestones, while actress...
‘The ‘Breakfast Club’ And Native Land Pod’ Team Up To Bring Politics To The People On Election Night
Some of the culture’s most recognized political voices are taking over on election night. The Breakfast Club and Native Land Pod are joining forces for “ The People’s...
Michael B. Jordan, Wyclef Jean, And More Celebrate Muhammad Ali’s Legacy At ‘The Greatest’ Premiere
Muhammad Ali’s historic career proved that his greatness was never confined to the boxing ring . Now, the heavyweight champion’s extraordinary life is once again in...
Black Business Advocate Azizza Davis Goines To Retire After 20 Years Leading Sacramento’s Black Chamber
Azizza Davis Goines, the longtime leader of the Capital Black Chamber of Commerce , is preparing to close a two-decade chapter of leadership that helped expand...
Ta-Nehisi Coates Heads To Rutgers University For Post-Election Conversation On Race And Democracy
Award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is bringing his perspective on race, politics, and democracy to Rutgers University -Newark for a timely...
Black Founders Turn AI Bias Into Business Opportunity With ‘StyleMyCrown’
Two Black women entrepreneurs are turning a longstanding problem in artificial intelligence into a business opportunity in the beauty industry. Christelle Mombo-Zigah...
R.J. Leeper Construction Pulls In $173.5M, Remains Among Charlotte’s Biggest Black-Owned Businesses
R.J. Leeper Construction continues to make its mark in Charlotte’s construction industry, generating $173.5 million in revenue in 2025 and securing the No. 3 position...
Marcia Ann Gillespie Foretold Her Legacy At The 2017 Women Of Power Summit
In 2017, Marcia Ann Gillespie sat down with Selena Hill, BLACK ENTERPRISE ’s director of multiplatform content, after receiving the Barbara Graves Legacy Award at the...
Toxic Bosses Face Fewer Consequences Than Toxic Jr. Employees By 12%
A new workplace survey found that employees accused of toxic behavior frequently avoid disciplinary action, with managers and senior leaders more likely than junior...
Black Freshman Enrollment At Harvard Declines For 3 Years Straight Since Affirmative Action Ban
The share of Black first-year students at Harvard University has dropped nearly 50% since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned affirmative action in college admissions...
Paid In Full Foundation Honors Hip-Hop Pioneers Nile Rodgers, Ralph McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, And The D.O.C.
Hip-hop has gained global influence, major recording careers, and lucrative business opportunities, but many of the artists who helped build the culture have not been...
Damian Lillard’s Insole Company Hits $8M In Revenue As NBA Demand Soars
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is expanding his business portfolio as Move Insoles, the sports-performance company he co-founded, reported $8 million in...
WNBA Star Azzi Fudd Teams Up With Cash App To Revamp Dallas Basketball Court
Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd is investing in the next generation of female athletes with the unveiling of a newly renovated basketball court in East Dallas, giving...
Amistad Financial Group Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $2B Lending To Sports Mogul
Amistad Financial Group is facing scrutiny after the firm, in which NBA legend Magic Johnson holds a minority stake, reportedly extended more than $2 billion in loans...
Black-Owned Transportation Company Keeps Magic City Classic Rolling For Nearly 20 Years
An Atlanta-based, Black-owned transportation company is carrying on a decades-long family legacy while helping thousands of football fans attend one of the nation’s...
81% Of Job Seekers Rejected Without Human Contact
More than 80% of U.S. job seekers have experienced rejectio n without speaking to an interviewer, according to a new survey highlighting growing frustration with...
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Awards $25K To Camp HBCYouth, Inspiring Future HBCU Students
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, a summer program that introduces elementary school students to historically Black colleges and...
Stevie Wonder Files Lawsuit To Evict Ex-fiancée Living At His L.A. Property
Stevie Wonder’s property dispute with former fiancée Carmen Efferson is putting a spotlight on a business lesson for homeowners, entrepreneurs, and investors:...
From Franchisor to Franchisee: How One Entrepreneur Turned Industry Experience into Ownership with ‘The Little Gym’
In April 2025, Tony Hickombottom and his wife, Kendele, opened The Little Gym franchise in Naperville, Illinois, bringing the development-focused children’s fitness...
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Coached A User To Stop Seizure Medication
OpenAI is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit from parents who allege that ChatGPT encouraged their daughter to stop taking prescribed epilepsy medication before her...
Queer Black Woman Sues Kennedy Center For Racial Discrimination In The Workplace
A former Black employee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Washington, D.C.-based performing arts...
