Credit Card Debt Has Hit Record Levels. Here’s How African Americans Can Pay It Off
The nation’s credit card debt reached a staggering $1.072 trillion through June 2019, according to CardTrak.com, a consumer credit card…
Rihanna Is The Wealthiest Female Musician
Robyn Rihanna Fenty has surpassed many people’s expectations throughout her career, and she’s got the receipts to prove it. She…
Police Try ‘Spider-Man’ Device To Replace Tasers
By Omar Younis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With 49 people killed last year after being shocked by Tasers, police departments…
Kent Olden: Media Pro Challenges Himself And Others To Be Better
BE Modern Man: Kent Olden Public relations and media pro, 35, Coordinator of Communications and Development, the Buffalo (N.Y.) Urban…
Financial Guru Dr. Lynn Richardson Shares Money Tips for Generational Wealth
Dr. Lynn Richardson at the 2018 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit (Image: Black Enterprise) If you’re interested in creating generational wealth,…
Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad Wins an Emmy
Colin Kaepernick may never win a Super Bowl, but he continues to win in other arenas. On Sunday, the controversial…
The New ‘Gig Law’ May Force the Music Business to Leave California
California Assembly Bill 5 or the “Gig Law” is closer to becoming law and it has a lot of people…
North Carolina A&T Students Gain Scholarships, Professional Exposure at Black Enterprise’s HBCU Hackathon
Picture 48 HBCU students coding and programming for 24 hours in one room with the common goal of creating an…
NBA Agents Refusing NCAA’s Certification Program
(Instagram/NCAA) It seems as if many people are having issues with The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) nowadays. ESPN has…
Facebook Unveils New Portal Video Chat, TV Streaming Devices
By Katie Paul SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc. unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday,…
Ashley Stewart Celebrates Body Positivity and Diversity in Brooklyn
Fierce, bold, and courageous are three words that describe the women who competed in the Finding Ashley Stewart grand finale…
“Soul Train” is Trekking Its Way to Broadway
The iconic Soul Train is still chugging along. In anticipation of the show’s 50th anniversary, the caboose is planning a…
Michael Jordan Sells Part of the Charlotte Hornets
According to Bleacher Report, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has agreed to sell a minority share of the Charlotte Hornets…
Keith A. Clinkscales: A County Manager Engineers Success in Palm Beach
BE Modern Man: Keith A. Clinkscales Strategic planning and performance management expert; 57; Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Management,…
The 2019 BE Smart Hackathon for Students of Color Kicks Off
Students of color from more than a dozen historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are making their way to Austin,…
LeBron James Denied ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark
LeBron James’s quest to trademark the term “Taco Tuesday” has been rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. According…
BET and Tyler Perry Partner to Bring the Streaming Service, BET+
Move over Netflix, hold your horses Disney, Hulu make room! BET and Tyler Perry have added another streaming service for…
Marshawn Lynch Will Be Running More Than the Ball as Co-Owner of the Oakland Panthers
Retired football player Marshawn Lynch has elevated his status from player to owner. He is co-owner of the newly named…
Black Man Reportedly Removed From Flight So A Dog Could Fly First Class
In what may be the latest incidence of traveling while black, American Airlines is under fire after a black man…
Black-Owned Roaming Rooster Booms After Chicken Sandwich Beef
So who you got? Popeyes or Chick-fil-A? Well, how about D.C’s very own Roaming Rooster? This summer, the nation went…
Black unemployment rate falls to record low
Over the weekend, the unemployment rate amongst African Americans hit a record low. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor and…
Bahamian Evacuees Denied Access Into U.S. Following Hurricane Dorian
Last week, Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, leaving over 45 people dead, 70,000 people homeless, and hundreds of others desperate…
Regina King’s Son Speaks on His Bond With His Mother: “She’s a Supermom”
Throughout her career, Regina King has earned the respect of many, including her 23-year-old son, Ian Alexander, Jr. While attending…
Puma Releases Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Continues Collection-and It Sells Out in a Day
The death of popular rapper Nipsey Hussle shocked the world; family and fans still mourn his death. On September 5th,…
Viola Davis Shines As The Newest Face Of L’Oréal Paris
The latest role for Viola Davis doesn’t require any acting at all. The 54-year-old beauty has been named the newest…
Korey Wise of the Exonerated Five Gives Back for Back to School
Korey Wise, one of the Exonerated Five, once known as the Central Park Five, is continuing his work as an…
Interracial Couple Denied Wedding Venue Due To Owner’s Christian Beliefs
As if planning a wedding wasn’t stressful enough, one couple in Mississippi was recently put through the wringer at Boone’s…
Coach Parent Company Tapestry Names New, Black CEO
Editor’s Note: This week Jide Zeitlin, a member of the Black Enterprise Registry of Corporate Directors as the chairman of…
New CEO Lays Out Goals to Expand the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
As new leader of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), former U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive David A. Hinson has…
Jemele Hill Suggests Black Athletes Leave White Colleges to Attend HBCUs
Sports journalist Jemele Hill has sparked controversy over her recent article in The Atlantic encouraging black college athletes to attend…
Tamron Hall Rebounds With New Self-Titled Talk Show on ABC
(Twitter.com/tamronhall) Tamron Hall has a new self-titled talk show that is sure to reignite her successful journalistic career. Hall, who…
Tyler Perry Sends Relief to The Bahamas Via Private Plane
Tyler Perry has kept his word about sending help to the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. According to…
Chicago Rapper Noname Launches Book Club Celebrating Writers of Color
Chicago rapper Fatimah Nyeema Warner, better known as “Noname,” continues to make her hometown proud. More recently, the 27-year-old musician…
Hampton University Is Offering Displaced Bahamas College Students A Free Semester
Wochit News Hampton University has entered into an agreement with the University of the Bahamas-North to allow its students displaced…
Berry Gordy Donates $4 Million to Motown Museum
As reported by Billboard, Motown legend Berry Gordy has donated $4 million to Motown Museum’s expansion project. The money donated…
Howard University Alum Partners With School on Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching
The Howard University School of Business (HUSB) is launching an Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching (ECDC) program. The program is…
Future Giving Scholarships to College Students on Each Night of His Tour
Future (Image: FreeWishes Foundation) What a way to give back! Rapper Future has vowed to give scholarship money and free…
T.I. and Charlamagne Tha God Among Featured Speakers at 2019 A3C Conference
Billboard is reporting that rapper, artist, activist, and reality TV star, T.I., and radio host, TV commentator and author, Charlamagne…
Ezekiel Elliott Signs $90M Contract, Immediately Donates $100K
The Dallas Cowboy’s starting running back has ended his holdout by signing a $90 million, six-year extension. Ezekiel Elliott wanted…
President Trump to Deliver Remarks at the 2019 National HBCU Week Conference
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference on Tuesday, Sept.…
Phil Terrill: ‘Collision Course’ Author Cracks The Code Of What Manhood Is
BE Modern Man: Phil Terrill Tech evangelist and author; 28; Technology company business program manager Instagram: @catchpt Currently, I am…
Chicago PROSECUTOR KIM FOXX Partners With Tech Platform TO EXPUNGE THOUSANDS OF MARIJUANA CONVICTIONS
Kim Foxx, one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, has teamed up with a nonprofit to expunge thousands of marijuana convictions in…
Oprah Winfrey Has the ‘2020 Vision’ for Your Best Life
Oprah Winfrey is taking her talent on the road. Time Magazine is reporting that the megasuperstar, in conjunction with WW…
Tracee Ellis Ross Wants Us to Celebrate the ‘PATTERN’ of Our Natural Hair
Credit: Facebook Add haircare entrepreneur to the many titles that define Tracee Ellis Ross. She announced, via Twitter and Instagram,…
Garcelle Beauvais Becomes 1st Black Cast Member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
As the Bravo TV hit franchise, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills embarks on its 10th season, history is being…
LeBron James to Open New Experiential Retail Flagship Store in Miami
LeBron ‘King’ James is expanding his business ventures once again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Lakers star…
Debra Lee Shares How She Became a Woman of Power within the Entertainment Industry
Debra L. Lee, former chairman and CEO of BET Networks, is a trailblazer within the entertainment industry. Over the span…
Former NFL Player Mike Brown is Reshaping Philanthropy and Fundraising Through Gamified Giving
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Mike T. Brown created Win-Win to improve charitable fundraising after realizing that the nonprofit sector is…
R&B Legend Eddie Levert Scolds Black Folks Over Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Frenzy: ‘You’re Making Mockery of Who We Are’
Eddie Levert, Sr. at the 2019 Black Men XCEL summit (Black Enterprise) Eddie Levert, the lead singer of The O’Jays,…
Looking Back at the History of America’s Black Banks, Even as They Strive For Vitality
In their prime, black banks across the country were a financial shelter for their customers. Today, however, the number of…
Black Men XCEL: A Recognition of Today’s Black Man (Full Event Recap)
A sea of black men—and the women who love them—touched down at the JW Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa on…
Call the Racial Wealth Gap by its Name
In the sea of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates fighting to differentiate themselves, several candidates have zeroed in on policies addressing…
Less Than Two Years Out of Prison, Enviro-Master Services Franchise Owner Finds Success
Brandon Laster is a successful franchise owner now, but to get there he’s had to overcome obstacles most people will…
A Celebration Recognizing Today’s Black Man Kicks Off at the Black Men XCEL Summit in Miami
Black men are rising through the ranks of corporate America, ascending to unimaginable benchmarks, and using their wealth and knowledge…
Successful Real Estate Investor Mark Whitten Is Building Wealth and Community
When first meeting Mark Whitten, you probably wouldn’t suspect that he’s a successful real estate investor from Baltimore, Maryland, but…
AriesFireBomb: A Media Space For Black and Queer People of Color
In the age of the millennial and the subsequent post-millennial generation, terms such as safe spaces and trigger warnings have…
Jay Veal: Delivering Excellence With A Holistic Approach to Private Tutoring
BE Modern Man: Jay Veal Entrepreneur; 37; Founder and CEO, It’s Not Complicated (INC) Tutoring L.L.C. and The Jay Veal…
This Actor’s Skincare Line is Redefining Beauty for Black Men
Dorion Renaud, Founder of Buttah Skin (Photo: Buttah Skin) Black men and beauty aren’t always synonymous within the beauty industry.…
This Black Woman’s Business is on the Cusp of $3 Billion in Revenues. Here’s How She Did It
By next year, Janice Bryant Howroyd has ambitious plans to boost revenues to $3 billion at her staffing solutions firm,…
Black-Owned Construction Firm Revitalizes Housing Units in Atlanta to Combat Gentrification
Impoverished African Americans in Atlanta are getting hit hard by gentrification. While gentrification can spur the makeover of old buildings…