by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 3, 2026 Black History Month initially started as Negro History Week, an initiative started by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Black History Month has its own monumental achievement to celebrate. The month-long recognition of Black achievement will celebrate 100 years…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 21, 2026 New allegations have come to light accusing the reinstated president of sexual harassment, misuse of authority, and more. Morris Brown College has reinstated its longtime president, but new allegations have popped up amid his return to the position. Covered on BLACK ENTERPRISE last week, the Morris Brown Board of…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 21, 2026 The commercial ran twice during the Jan. 19 contest. When Romeo Bingham created a catchy hook for Dr Pepper, they never expected the video to go viral beyond the internet. Now, the hit has gone from TikTok to national television as the soda brand used the tune in its…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 An explicit note led to the downfall of the jail nurse’s lucrative scheme. A nurse at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta got herself into legal trouble for unlawfully holding down her incarcerated patients. The contract nurse allegedly snuck marijuana, jewelry, and a popular Atlanta food staple into the…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 The team took home 2nd place for their Kendrick-inspired hip-hop set. The Louisiana State University Dance Team is coming off a season with major wins for their hip-hop and Jazz performances. As the routines made waves on social media, the hip-hop performance received major love, drawing inspiration from another…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 The grieving dog owner shared to TikTok about her experience freeze-drying the animal. A grieving woman dealing with the loss of her furry best friend has opted to process the grief in an unusual way. The dog owner has gone viral on TikTok for her dog, who will, physically,…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 The employee says he was ineligible for medical leave, leaving him with no choice but to use sick time for chemo. United Airlines is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who says the company fired him for using too much paid time off to attend chemotherapy. Hasan Syed…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 20, 2026 The MLK Day rally highlighted the late civil right activist’s fight for healthcare justice. Rev. Al Sharpton stood with striking New York City nurses at a rally in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The civil rights leader joined the New York State Nurses Association for the…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 19, 2026 The shoe’s colorway pays tribute to the Memphis hotel where King was assassinated, now the National Civil Rights Museum. LeBron James has revealed his new Nike shoe paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. The “Honor The King” sneaker, revealed as part of the Nike LeBron 23 collection, honors…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Lawmakers slammed the meal idea that left much to be desired on a plate. As the Trump administration reveals its meal to help Americans navigate an affordability crisis, the menu left the internet in shock. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, unveiled the grand meal that over 1,000…
