Fine Art Collector Charlotte Newman Wants To Expand Access For Black People In The Exclusive Industry
May 8, 2026Newman sees fine art as a “way to create and transfer wealthBy Curtis BunnAs a young girl growing…
85-Year-Old Charles Whitman Dabbs Receives Doctorate Degree From Tennessee State University
May 9, 2026An 85-year-old scholar’s walk across the stage at Tennessee State University is a strong example of perseverance. An…
Jenifer Lewis Questions Celebrity Support Of Jeff Bezos-Linked Met Gala
May 8, 2026“They showed up anyway,” Lewis said in the now-viral clip. She then asked, “How much fame do we…
‘Protecting My Peace…At ALL Costs’: Garcelle Beauvais Writes About Walking Away From Real Housewives In New Memoir
May 10, 2026The actress, author, Real Housewives star, and former fashion model reflects on the moments that shaped her in…
Sheinelle Jones Turns Lessons From Celebrity Moms Into A No. 1 Bestseller Ahead Of Mother’s Day
May 10, 2026For Sheinelle Jones, the journey to becoming an author began with a simple question: How could she become…
Golden Krust Announces Major Expansion With E-Commerce Launch For Jamaican Baked Goods
May 7, 2026The iconic Caribbean restaurant chain is expanding beyond its storefronts, allowing customers across the U.S. to order Jamaican…
San Diego Padres Set To Make History With Sale To Kwanza Jones And José E. Feliciano
May 8, 2026The deal could make Kwanza Jones the first Black woman majority owner in MLB history.The San Diego Padres…
Kendrick Lamar And Dr. Dre Head Back To Their Alma Mater For Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 9, 2026The ceremony kicked off a redevelopment effort for the school, and both artists attended.More than a decade after…
Florida State University Celebrates Youngest Nursing Graduate Demetria Coley
May 7, 2026Her achievement is a major milestone not just for the university but also for young Black students following…
Mexico City Nightclub Is Charging Americans Hundreds To Party
May 9, 2026The nightclub, called Japan, announced that U.S. citizens would have to pay 5,000 pesos, which is roughly $300A…
Ghanaian Millionaire Gives $2M As First Payment In World Cup Pledge
May 8, 2026The donation, made through Mahama’s firm Engineers & Planners (E&P), was formally presented April 30.Ghanaian industrialist and multimillionaire…
President Obama Blasts Trump’s Racist AI Video Depicting He And Michelle As Apes
May 8, 2026The former president said Trump’s attack on his wife and children in a racially charged AI-generated content crossed…
Effortless Gifting: Chic Picks Mom Will Actually Use And They’re All By Black-Owned Brands
May 8, 2026This Black Enterprise gift guide highlights thoughtful products from Black-owned brands. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to…
Philadelphia To Observe ‘Ona Judge Day’ May 21
May 6, 2026Ona Judge was formerly enslaved by George and Martha Washington.The Philadelphia City Council has officially designated May 21…
Former Pastor Says ‘God Doesn’t Need Your Money,’ Calls Out Prosperity Gospel Culture
May 3, 2026Reuben Armstrong, a former minister-turned-best-selling author and activist, is stepping into one of the most controversial religious debates…
Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture at The Walters Art Museum
Last month, I attended the preview at The Walters Art Museum for Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofutureexhibition. Douriean Fletcher…
Angela Basset’s Met Gala Gown Is A Nod To Harlem Renaissance Painter Laura Wheeler Waring
May 5, 2026Angela Bassett didn’t just wear a gown—she wore history.Angela Bassett hit the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, outfitted…
Black Fashion Designers To Know Ahead Of Met Gala 2026
May 4, 2026These visionaries aren’t just meeting the theme—they are defining the new aestheticComing off the heels of last year’s…
Zoom Grants Solopreneurs With $150,000 Cash Grants
May 6, 2026Zoom is giving away $150K to entrepreneurs in light of the new wave of solo founders The American…
Big Tech Buyouts: Strategic Staff Reductions and The Shift To Capital Investment
May 6, 2026These programs allow the employer to reset its balance sheet The tech industry is currently navigating a fundamental…
Former Detroit Pistons Vinnie Johnson Expands Auto Business At Site Of Old NBA Stomping Ground
May 6, 2026‘We’re pretty excited about it.’Former Detroit Pistons guard Vinnie Johnson is bringing business to the site where he…
UNC And Other Universities Shift Toward 3-Year Degrees
May 6, 2026By condensing the traditional timeline, UNC hopes to reduce student debt and increase the accessibilityIn a major shift…
Rick Fox Squabbles Up While Campaigning For Bahamas’ General Election, ‘I’m Going To Defend Myself’
May 4, 2026The heat of the campaign trail has not been without its physical tensions.Former NBA player Rick Fox got…
Pinky Cole’s Former CFO Indicted on Theft, Forgery, and Money Laundering Charges
May 5, 2026The State of Georgia has indicted the former Bar Vegan CFO Aaron Mattison for allegedly stealing more than…
Go Ahead And Just Cry: The Sandwich Generation Is Breaking In The Workplace—And AI Is Speeding Up the Collapse
May 5, 2026The report LAYS IT OUT- PLAIN!The modern workforce is hitting a wall, and the sandwich generation—those caught between…
Black-Owned Dermatology Center Founder Expands Services With New Hair Loss Treatment Center
May 3, 2026The launch also reflects Aglow Dermatology’s broader mission: to close gaps in dermatologic care.Dina D. Strachan, MD, a…
FAMU’s First Head Woman Drum Major Stands ‘Head And Shoulders’ Above The Rest
May 4, 2026Oloyede’s journey to the graduation stage has been defined by a series of trailblazing achievements.Florida A&M University’s (FAMU)…
Fugees’ Pras Michél Reports To Prison For Start Of 14-Year Sentence
May 1, 2026‘Pras honors the legal process as he reports to begin his sentence,’ his spokesperson said.Pras Michel has reportedly…
Black Entrepreneur Unveils First-Ever Heated Cake Stand—Revolutionizing How Desserts Are Served
May 3, 2026Velvera is now available on VelveraWarm.com and Amazon, with continued product development and scaling underway. At just 25…
Young Black Scholar Publishes 500-Page Study Challenging Myths About Work And Systemic Inequality
May 3, 2026Kafele’s research examines the financial infrastructure behind city development B. Libre Kafele (Baruti Libre Kafele), a young African…
Calls Begin For Essence Festival To Exit New Orleans Amid Supreme Court Decision
May 4, 2026Online figure Damian Wheeler and Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon Scott seem in agreement that the festival should relocate to…
TSU And Meharry College Offering Full Ride To Young Black Men Interested In Medical Field
May 1, 2026The scholarship was established to honor the pioneering legacy of alumnus Dr. Levi Watkins Jr.The Dr. Levi Watkins…
Ole Miss Football Star Trinidad Chambliss Is Amazed By His NIL Earnings, ‘Wow, I Have That Much Money’
May 2, 2026Ole Miss star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss still can’t believe how much money he’s earning from NIL deals.Trinidad Chambliss,…
May 2026 Arts and Culture Events Guide is live!
50+ Black contemporary art exhibitions, U.S. art fairs, and cultural events to add to your calendar this month!Discover Black contemporary…
Original ‘ATLien’ Big Boi To Executive Produce 1996 Atlanta Olympics Documentary
May 1, 2026We Ran The City also addresses the complexities associated with the Olympic games, including the displacement of local…
GoFundMe For Ashlee Jenae’s Family Surpasses $50K Goal As They Prepare Funeral Arrangements
May 1, 2026The GoFundMe for the family of Ashlee Jenae has surpassed its $50,000 goal as they prepare funeral arrangements…
All-Black Women Dental Practice Breaks New Ground With Tech-Driven Care
May 1, 2026An all-Black women–led dental practice in Houston is redefining care with a tech-driven approach and a mission to…
Megan Thee Philanthropist Teams Up With Habitat For Humanity
May 1, 2026Since its launch, the Pete and Thomas Foundation has focused on education, housing, supporting the elderly, and health.Grammy-winner…
That’s Wassup! Druski Becomes Youngest BET Awards Host
May 1, 2026“I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted before me set…
Taye Diggs & Partners Launch Vertical Storytelling Platform For Filmmakers
May 1, 2026Taye Diggs has teamed up for the launch of a new platform that puts the power of vertical…
Wesley Hunt Quotes MLK Jr., Says ‘I Don’t Care How Many Black People Are Here’ Amid 4 Republicans Leaving Congress
May 1, 2026While Hunt claimed the number of Black congressional Republicans shouldn’t be treated as the core measure of representation,…
LinkedIn Accused of Extensive Browser Surveillance Without Users’ Knowledge
May 1, 2026LinkedIn is facing backlash after an investigation alleged the site used hidden code to monitor software and tools…
A Motown Spectacular! The New School Studio Orchestra Hosts Free Tribute Concert For Legendary Label
May 1, 2026The event takes place May 1 at the school’s John L. Tishman Auditorium in New York CityThe New…
Philly Twins Named Valedictorian And Salutatorian At Nation’s Oldest HBCU
May 1, 2026The Philadelphia natives said the news came as a “surreal” shock. Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black…
Shyne Honored With Key To Brooklyn As April 25 Declared “Shyne Day”
April 30, 2026‘This is the community that raised me, and it’s important for me to pass the love that this…
Chick-Fil-A Employee Arrested For Stealing $80K Using Mac-N-Cheese Scam
April 30, 2026Jones allegedly performed hundreds of suspicious transactions which led to his illicit $80,000 take home pay.A Chick-fil-A employee…
JPMorgan Chase Executive Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Her Male Employee
May 1, 2026Hajdini allegedly referred to the plaintiff using slurs such as “my little brown boy” and “Arab boy toy.”A…
It Ain’t Just Bud: Black-Owned Brands That Contribute To The Cannabis Industry
April 30, 2026How big is the Black-owned cannabis market? The legal cannabis industry generates billions of dollars annually—reaching an estimated…
Serena Williams Honored With Custom Lincoln Navigator Featuring Rose Design
April 30, 2026The vehicle marks her nearly three-decade relationship with the flagship SUV.Lincoln has unveiled a one-of-one bespoke Navigator for…
Former BET CEO, Debra Lee, Turns A New Leaf With Namesake Collection Of Luxury Handbags
April 30, 2026Former BET CEO, Debra Lee, is pursuing a lifelong passion for fashion with the launch of a namesake…
A New Initiative Aims To Honor America’s Martyrs
April 30, 2026The choice of July 5th intentionally aligns with the anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 landmark speech, What to…
Mopreme Shakur Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Tupac’s Murder
April 30, 2026Mopreme Shakur’s team argues that a “wall of silence” and investigative negligence prevented the family from seeking justice,Tupac…
Trump’s Military Action Against Cuba Receives Greenlight After Rejecting Bid
April 30, 2026The Trump Administration has been in talks with the Cuban government in order to lift the close to…
Side Hustlers On Taskrabbit Can Earn Up To Six Figures A Year, CEO Says
April 30, 2026Amid a cooling job market, Taskrabbit’s CEO is highlighting the platform’s strong earning potential for job seekers.Amid a…
15 HBCUs Create Association With Goal of Reaching Coveted R1 Research Status
April 30, 2026The schools belonging to the Association of HBCU Research Institutions will work in tandem to reach R1 status.…
HBCU St. Augustine’s Files for Bankruptcy, Drops Current Accreditation Fight
April 29, 2026The current accreditation status is expected to conclude on May 15. SAU leaders say they will focus on…
T.I. Sues Cinq Music, Claims Company Finessed Price to Buy Back His Catalog
April 30, 2026He said the company requested that he pay nearly 20 times what he actually owes.Atlanta rapper T.I. has…
5 Philadelphia Teens Earn Associate Degrees Weeks Before High School Graduation
April 30, 2026“It took a lot of time management and studying, but my teachers kept telling me to stick with…
Scholly Founder Sues Sallie Mae For Wrongful Termination And Alleged Unlawful Data Selling
April 30, 2026Chris Gray claims Sallie Mae went back on promises regarding data privacy.The founder of Scholly, a scholarship search…
EEOC Prioritizes ‘Racism Against White Men’ Job Discrimination Cases
April 29, 2026Seeking anonymity out of fear of professional repercussions, the current and former staff members say they are concerned…