British CEO Ian Thomas Named Most Influential Black Leader In The UK
November 5, 2026The 2027 Powerlist was released after the Celebration of Black Excellence Awards ceremony.Ian Thomas, the first Black chief…
Trump May Have Triggered A Political ‘Blacklash” Among Black Voters In The South
November 3, 2026From Mississippi to Georgia, Black voters are showing up in unprecedented numbers.Black voters across the South are making…
Google’s $500B Market Value Loss Raises Questions About AI’s Profit Potential
November 4, 2026Google’s AI ambitions are transforming its search business, while slowing advertising growthAlphabet, Google’s parent company, experienced a staggering…
Byron Allen Flips His Starz Investment And Nets $20M Gain
November 3, 2026The investment initially raised questions about Allen’s plans for Starz.Media mogul Byron Allen has sold his entire 10.7%…
Black Freshman Enrollment At Harvard Declines For 3 Years Straight Since Affirmative Action Ban
November 2, 2026Black students account for 9.3% of Harvard’s incoming Class of 2030, down from 18% in 2023, according to…
Damian Lillard’s Insole Company Hits $8M In Revenue As NBA Demand Soars
November 1, 2026Lillard told the outlet that NBA players regularly request the products from team trainers, sometimes without knowing he…
Keisha Lance Bottoms Claims Historic Win Over Rick Jackson While Standing On Enslaved Ancestors Shoulders Of Steel
November 4, 2026The former Atlanta mayor is now the governor-elect for the state of GeorgiaKeisha Lance Bottoms is now Georgia’s…
R.J. Leeper Construction Pulls In $173.5M, Remains Among Charlotte’s Biggest Black-Owned Businesses
November 2, 2026The Charlotte construction firm remains a major player in the region’s Black-owned business landscape.R.J. Leeper Construction continues to…
Black Business Advocate Azizza Davis Goines To Retire After 20 Years Leading Sacramento’s Black Chamber
November 2, 2026The longtime executive helped connect Black-owned businesses with corporate opportunities, technology companies, and economic development resources. Azizza Davis…
Jacolby Satterwhite Receives Inaugural ‘Artists Living With Cancer Grant’ At Rema Hort Mann Fund 30th Anniversary Gala
November 3, 2026The new Artists Living with Cancer Grant bridges RHMF’s core missions by providing at least $10,000 in unrestricted…
WNBA Star Azzi Fudd Teams Up With Cash App To Revamp Dallas Basketball Court
October 31, 2026The project is part of Fudd’s ongoing partnership with Cash App, which has supported her efforts to expand…
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Granddaughter Yolanda Casts Historic 1st Vote In Atlanta On Election Day
November 3, 2026The 18-year-old college student returned home to continue the King family legacyYolanda Renee King, the sole grandchild of…
Michael B. Jordan, Wyclef Jean, And More Celebrate Muhammad Ali’s Legacy At ‘The Greatest’ Premiere
November 2, 2026The star-studded premiere celebrated the upcoming release of the first authorized scripted series chronicling the boxing legend’s life.Muhammad…
Ta-Nehisi Coates Heads To Rutgers University For Post-Election Conversation On Race And Democracy
November 2, 2026The award-winning author will reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and the future of American democracy during a…
Black Founders Turn AI Bias Into Business Opportunity With ‘StyleMyCrown’
November 2, 2026Christelle Mombo-Zigah and Dr. Isi Idemudia are using artificial intelligence to close representation gaps in beauty technology. Two…
Toxic Bosses Face Fewer Consequences Than Toxic Jr. Employees By 12%
November 2, 2026The findings highlight concerns about inconsistent workplace accountability, particularly when employees hold positions of authority.A new workplace survey…
Paid In Full Foundation Honors Hip-Hop Pioneers Nile Rodgers, Ralph McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, And The D.O.C.
November 1, 2026The foundation’s fourth annual Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards celebrated hip-hop legends. Hip-hop has gained global influence, major recording careers,…
Amistad Financial Group Faces Federal Scrutiny Over $2B Lending To Sports Mogul
October 31, 2026A reported $2.31 billion in lending by a financial firm connected to Magic Johnson highlights the risks of…
81% Of Job Seekers Rejected Without Human Contact
October 30, 2026The findings highlight mounting challenges for workers navigating an increasingly automated hiring process.More than 80% of U.S. job…
From Franchisor to Franchisee: How One Entrepreneur Turned Industry Experience into Ownership with ‘The Little Gym’
October 30, 2026Tony Hickombottom and his wife, Kendele, opened The Little Gym franchise in Naperville, Illinois.In April 2025, Tony Hickombottom…
North Carolina HBCU Students March Miles To Vote After Campus Polling Sites Removed
October 29, 2026Students at North Carolina A&T, the nation’s largest historically Black university, walked approximately 45 minutes to reach the…
Black-Owned Transportation Company Keeps Magic City Classic Rolling For Nearly 20 Years
October 30, 2026Led by Reginald Haslam Jr., the company’s president and CEO, Vectour Group transports more than 13,000 attendees annually.An…
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Awards $25K To Camp HBCYouth, Inspiring Future HBCU Students
October 30, 2026The grant will help the organization bring more children to HBCU campuses, employ additional college students, and make…
Stevie Wonder Files Lawsuit To Evict Ex-fiancée Living At His L.A. Property
October 30, 2026The music legend’s dispute with former fiancée Carmen Efferson underscores how decades-old informal arrangements can create costly complications.Stevie…
Queer Black Woman Sues Kennedy Center For Racial Discrimination In The Workplace
October 29, 2026The lawsuit claims managers repeatedly questioned Metcalf’s whereabouts and monitored her restroom breaks.A former Black employee of the…
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Coached A User To Stop Seizure Medication
October 29, 2026The lawsuit alleges GPT-4o advised a 31-year-old woman to reduce and eventually stop her epilepsy medication without consulting…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Says ‘Freedom Is On The Ballot’ As Midterm Elections Approach
October 29, 2026Mayor Scott discussed voting, gun violence, authentic leadership, and the power of community engagement during a fireside chat…
Renee Montgomery’s Atlanta Dream Investment Soars As Team Valuation Hits $280M
October 28, 2026The purchase made Montgomery the first former WNBA player to hold both an ownership stake and an executive…
Serena Williams’ Venture Capital Firm Leads $3M Investment In Fashion Startup, ‘Trace’
October 27, 2026Williams told the outlet that Serena Ventures backed Trace because of its market potential, business model, and founding…
WNBA Finals Scheduling Fumble Puts The Business Of Women’s Basketball In The Spotlight
October 29, 2026Atlanta’s last-minute venue and scheduling changes underscore the operational challenges facing a WNBA that is attracting bigger crowds…
Taraji P. Henson Toasts Up To Expanding ‘Seven Daughters’ Spirit Brand
October 26, 2026The actress and entrepreneur talks expanding Seven Daughters wine and the lessons she’s learned in business.Written By Janeé…
Single Mothers Need Work Schedules They Can Count On
October 26, 2026Business leaders should examine their assumptions about single mothers.By Chastity Lord, President and CEO, Jeremiah ProgramA work schedule…
This Teacher Helps Teens Build Wealth Before They Graduate High School
October 28, 2026Jackson’s approach focuses on providing students with practical financial knowledge that can help them navigate adulthood and avoid…
Savannah James Talks Bootstrapping Her Businesses And Building Wealth On Her Own Terms
October 28, 2026In a recent interview with the outlet, James discussed her expanding business interests. Savannah James is focused on…
NBA Legend And Entrepreneur Isiah Thomas on Mental Toughness, Building Wealth, And Turning Pain Into Purpose
October 28, 2026The NBA Hall of Famer connected lessons from the court to business while speaking at the 2026 Black…
BLACK ENTERPRISE And The ELC Partner To Honor 40 Years Of Black Executive Excellence
October 27, 2026The landmark collaboration celebrates four decades of corporate influence.BLACK ENTERPRISE and The Executive Leadership Council (The ELC) have…
Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland Team Up To Support Black Maternal Health In Houston
October 27, 2026The event will take place in Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood, where Knowles raised her daughters.Tina Knowles and…
BLACK ENTERPRISE AND THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE
All Press Releases October 27, 2026 Landmark partnership includes an exclusive commemorative magazine issue, a new 12-episode podcast series, and…
Daymond John Shows Up As A Mentor For ‘Launchpad’ $100K Startup Competition
October 27, 2026About 30 teams comprising 100 founders are expected to participate in the competition. Daymond John, co-founder of fashion…
Democrats Need To Retire The ‘Black Voter’ Trope
October 27, 2026Every election cycle, political campaigns spend millions of dollars trying to reach Black voters.Written By Tara DeVeauxEvery election…
Former Astronauts Victor Glover And Dr. Bernard Harris Share 5 Leadership Lessons From Space
October 27, 2026The two history-making astronauts shared how perseverance, service, and teamwork have shaped their leadership at the 2026 Black…
Bob Johnson Reveals Founding Strategy Behind BET And Black Wealth Creation
October 26, 2026The media mogul stressed that Black wealth creation depends on strategic unity.On Oct. 22, at BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s XCEL…
Bethune-Cookman University Secures Nearly $5.2M In Historic Federal Nursing Grants
October 26, 2026It’s the first time the HBCU has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration.Bethune-Cookman University has…
Coworkers Won’t Stop Talking Politics? How To Shut It Down Without Hurting Your Career?
October 25, 2026Make the boundary about you, not their politics.My coworkers won’t stop talking politics. How do I set boundaries…
Rights To Dame Dash’s Life Story Auctioned Just Over Half-A-Mil
October 26, 2026Everlasting Films initially offered $37,000 before increasing its bid to $550,000.The life story rights for hip-hop mogul Damon…
Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Expands Portfolio With A New ‘Blanco’
October 23, 2026Premium spirits brand Gran Coramino® Tequila, founded by entertainer Kevin Hart and 11th-generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann,…
Target Backs HBCU Entrepreneurs With $500K In New Season Of Revolt’s ‘Bet On Black’
October 26, 2026Unlike previous seasons, every participating founder will receive a share of the $500,000 growth fund.Target committed $500,000 to…
‘Ugh. They are Black’: Couple Sues Real Estate Firm After Receiving Racist Text
October 24, 2026Lisa Renee Olaso and her fiancée, Cyril Christopher, were searching for a rental apartment in June after relocating…
Protecting The Family Home Takes More Than A Promise
October 23, 2026A promise made at the kitchen table does not transfer ownership of a home.By Jehan Crump-Gibson, Esq.“Grandma always…
How To Manage Conflict At Work
Leadership consultant Dethra U. Giles, founder and CEO of ExecuPrep and author of “That’s Not What I Said: Master Conflict…
Kirk Franklin Delivers Heartfelt Words As He Accepts ‘Icon Award’ At XCEL Summit For Men
October 22, 2026Franklin admitted feeling humbled to stand among cultural icons.Gospel artist and producer Kirk Franklin delivered a deeply moving…
Dr. Bernard Harris Pays Homage To BLACK ENTERPRISE Founder, Earl Graves Sr. As He Receives The Icon Award
October 23, 2026Harris’ spaceflight legacy inspired a career in venture capital.Dr. Bernard Harris accepted the prestigious Icon Award at BLACK…
Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire Trades Basketball Jersey For Police Badge
October 24, 2026The six-time NBA All-Star, 43, completed his training and received his badge during an Oct. 14 ceremony.Former NBA…
Universal Music Group Cuts Jobs, Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun Exits
October 22, 2026Tunji Balogun’s planned departure comes amid job cuts and executive changes at UMG.Universal Music Group (UMG) is cutting…
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi Makes History As First Black President Of Canadian Medical Association
October 23, 2026Ogunyemi has emphasized the importance of diversity in medical leadership and its influence on health care policy.Dr. Bolu…
AI Just Made Your Best People Feel Average. That’s Why They Quietly Stopped Using It.
October 22, 2026Most leaders read that as a training problemWritten By Dr. Noah St. JohnIf you’ve led an AI rollout,…
SpaceX To Acquire Assets From David Grain’s Investment Firm For $8 Billion
October 21, 2026SpaceX’s planned acquisition of Grain Management’s wireless spectrum assets signals an ambitious push into mobile connectivity.David Grain is…
This Nonprofit CEO Supports Black Designers As Part Of Her Work
October 23, 2026Dream Youth Clinic Founder Dr. Aisha Mays turns fashion into activism, spotlighting Black designers through her work wardrobe.…
Exelon CEO And XCEL Honoree Calvin Butler Speaks On Legacy And Leadership
October 22, 2026Butler challenged corporate executives to actively prioritize corporate mentorship.Exelon CEO Calvin Butler delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech…
OPINION: We Bought AI For Everyone And Taught No One How To Use It
October 22, 2026Using AI well is a leadership skill, and it looks a great deal like delegating well Written By…