by Jameelah Mullen January 24, 2026 The Legacy Awards celebrate 20 years of honoring phenomenal women. The 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit will return to Las Vegas on March 11. Spanning four days, the event will feature the 20th annual Legacy Awards Gala, which honors trailblazers who have made a lasting impact in…
by Jameelah Mullen January 24, 2026 The NYC 52 Walker gallery goes global. The 52 Walker Gallery (52W), known for elevating Black voices, has quietly entered a new chapter. The space, founded by Ebony L. Haynes, is now officially a David Zwirner Art space. The Tribeca, New York City gallery has always operated under the…
by Jameelah Mullen January 23, 2026 Foodies and culinary artisans, come to the front. The James Beard Foundation has announced the list of 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. Black-owned businesses continue to hold their own among industry leaders. The James Beard Foundation presents the award to honor top culinary talent at the ceremony that…
by Jameelah Mullen January 23, 2026 Sometimes, you just need a nap. There was no hateration in the dancerie; Mary J. Blige was just tired. The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul was a guest on the IRL podcast, where she addressed the viral reactions to her performances on the For My Fans Tour. Fans noticed that…
by Jameelah Mullen January 15, 2026 Authorities say she used the identities of thousands of Medicaid recipients to submit bogus claims. A 63-year-old Georgia woman will serve time in jail after being convicted of defrauding the state’s Medicaid system of $5.4 million. The Georgia Attorney General’s office announced that Elizabeth Sue Ivester, 63, of…
by Jameelah Mullen December 29, 2025 LGBTQ+ activists say the ruling can negatively impact students’ safety. A federal judge in San Diego ruled that parents have a constitutional right to be informed if their child changes their gender presentation at school, and schools can’t withhold that information from parents. The ruling originates from a class-action…
by Jameelah Mullen December 28, 2025 New fear unlocked. After weeks of heavy rain, King County officials are warning Seattle-area residents of a possible nightmare scenario: rats could emerge from their toilets. In a Facebook post, the Seattle and King County public health department urged residents to “stay calm” and then follow a series of…
by Jameelah Mullen December 26, 2025 Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, lawmakers and food industry leaders vie for voter support. Ultraprocessed food manufacturers claim that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to crack down on food ingredients with his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement will continue to raise food prices. The companies…
by Jameelah Mullen December 26, 2025 “Snoops Holiday Halftime Party ” received polarizing reactions from the internet. Following last year’s “Beyoncé Bowl,” Snoop Dogg became the second artist to headline the Netflix Christmas football halftime show, part of the streaming platform’s multi-year deal with the NFL. The rapper’s “Holiday Halftime Party” streamed live on Christmas…
