by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 31, 2024 6 former players are suing head coach Leonard Hamilton alleging that he didn’t pay a promised $250,000 to each player through a NIL agreement Six former student-athletes from the Florida State University basketball team are suing head coach Leonard Hamilton, alleging that he reneged on a promise…
by Stacy Jackson December 31, 2024 According to the study’s authors, colorectal cancer incidence rates showed a greater increase in younger adults in high-income areas. A new study published in The Lancet Oncology reveals an upwards trend in colorectal cancer incidence rates among adults under the age of 50. The data investigates the change in…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 1, 2025 Three autistic African American women entrepreneurs from Atlanta are shattering barriers and making history with their thriving natural hair salon and beauty school, Aaliyah Beauty Bar Three autistic African American women entrepreneurs from Atlanta are shattering barriers and making history with their thriving natural hair salon and beauty school, Aaliyah…
by Mitti Hicks January 1, 2025 According to police, Lewis Gordon has no prior arrests. A 45-year-old Brooklyn man has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed his ex-wife to death during a fight on Sunday, Dec. 23. While police haven’t confirmed a motive, the couple’s teen child told the New York Daily News…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 1, 2025 The grand opening took place in September. Meet Mike and Bianca Dodd, the owners and founders of a Black-owned popcorn company called Maddie B’s Chicago Style Gourmet Popcorn that has opened its doors in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. They were able to do this with the help of Archwood, a local…
by Daniel Johnson January 1, 2025 The commission will be headed by Raymond C. Pierce, a former dean of the NCCU School of Law and the current president and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation. On December 23, North Carolina Central University announced it will form a 13-member commission to set the agenda for the…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 1, 2025 SZA clapped back at one fan who trolled her change in appearance. SZA is explaining why she started to act “different” toward fans who criticize her change in appearance. After noticing one of her fans tweet a shady diss aimed at her, the Grammy-Award-winning singer didn’t stay mum. The…
by Keka Araújo January 1, 2025 As the #BringOnTheLight campaign continues to gain traction, Haddish’s contribution highlights the importance of embracing and celebrating heritage. Emmy-winning comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish joined activist and producer Noa Tishby on Monday to light the seventh candle of Hanukkah as part of Tishby’s #BringOnTheLight campaign. The initiative showcases…
Black women‘s journey this year is to redefine success which requires intentional shifts in how we view achievement and self-worth. Here are five strategies for creating a more balanced approach to ambition: 1. Recognize the difference between healthy drive and trauma response Understanding when ambition serves as a shield against emotional pain is crucial. Take…
Source: standret / Getty The reign of podcast content continued in 2024 and there was absolutely no shortage of people saying things into microphones that would later be uploaded to the internet for consumption, controversy, and commotion. That said, not all podcast are foolishness fodder. There are a lot of pods that are entertaining,…
