by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 The deal is seen as a way for the country to pivot from being a consumer of used imports to a producer of high-tech exports. Nigeria is making strides in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry by signing a deal with South Korea to build Africa’s first EV…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 4, 2026 Rymir Satterthwaite withdrew his federal paternity suit with prejudice in July. Rymir Satterthwaite, who has long claimed Jay-Z is his biological father despite his decade-long paternity case being dismissed last year, is publicly thanking Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump, prompting questions about whether he’s trying to revive the case….

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 4, 2026 Minaj compared the immigration policies to someone entering a private home. Nicki Minaj broke down her support of President Donald Trump and his controversial immigration policies while explaining why she believes the Black community isn’t protesting. The newly-aligned MAGA rapper, who has has made headlines for her staunch support…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 4, 2026 No cause of death was revealed. Billy Bass Nelson, the bassist and guitarist for the groups Parliament and Funkadelic, died Jan. 31, three days after celebrating his 75th birthday. The Facebook account of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic confirmed the founding member’s death on the day he died….

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 4, 2026 A slew of high schoolers began to jump the man after he tried attacking a teen protestor. Some MAGA man played stupid games and ended up with a stupid prize. The Texas incident went viral on the internet as a group of kids successfully beat up the man after…

by Ida Harris February 4, 2026 Events include museum exhibitions, city-sponsored celebrations, community events, and performances. Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black…

by Kandiss Edwards February 4, 2026 Waszak alleges she was fired after flagging problems involving a proprietary espresso system. A former Starbucks executive filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation after raising health and safety concerns.  Janice Waszak claims that after she alerted higher-ups in the company about the condition of new in-store equipment, she was swiftly…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 4, 2026 Jotaka Eaddy’s visionary strides across business, tech, and politics have led to a 2026 Luminary Award at the BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit. Jotaka Eaddy, CEO of Full Circle Strategies, C-suite strategist, and visionary of the Win With Black Women movement, is among the next-generation power leaders set…

by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 Opponents say the change contradicts the agency’s mission of supporting the growth of small businesses. Small businesses owned by legal permanent residents (LPRs), or green card holders, will no longer be eligible for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans as of March 1, a move that terminates longstanding eligibility…