by Kandiss Edwards January 14, 2026 Martin explained that his dynamic with Arnold was rooted in the accurate depiction of Black culture at the time. Martin Lawrence added his take on the colorism discourse surrounding ’90s sitcom Martin after singer Ari Lennox attributed the show’s jokes to colorism. Lennox’s remarks, made in July 2025, focused…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 New data shows the U.S. five-year cancer survival rate has risen, highlighting the importance of research despite Trump’s billion-dollar funding cuts. New data shows the first-ever increase in America’s five-year cancer survival rate, highlighting the impact of early prevention and detection strategies. On Jan. 13, the American Cancer Society’s…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 14, 2026 A health justice group has called out the FDA for its stalled regulation. A health justice organization is calling out the Food and Drug Administration for dragging its feet on banning harmful chemicals in hair straightening products. Weaving Voices for Health and Justice shared a press release condemning the…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 Director of research at Data & Society Alice Marwick touched on the shift of extremist language and media coming from MAGA loyalists saying it’s now coming directly from the Trump Administration. Nazi symbolism seemingly keeps appearing within the Trump administration as the Department of Labor (DOL) is under fire…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 ‘After much thought and reflection, I have decided to step down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.’ After breaking an NFL record of a coaching career with 19 straight years without a losing record with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has announced that he will no…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 Nelly and Ludacris are being shamed online for their booking at a festival nicknamed the “MAGA Music Fest.” Ludacris and Nelly are facing backlash after being announced as performers for “Rock the Country,” a pro-American event also nicknamed the “MAGA Music Fest.” On Jan. 12, organizers revealed the 2026…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 A report from McKinsey & Company revealed a global expansion of a life-changing wave of capital investment estimated to extend well past 2027, led by some of America’s top-tier Black leaders. The recent $165 million acquisition between Cordia Energy and Essential Utilities in Pennsylvania’s Alleghany Energy showcases…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family planning funds that had been…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure the workflow, train the agent,…
President Donald Trump unwittingly gave himself a new nickname during a recent speech, and many people think it’s quite fitting for the 79-year-old POTUS. Trump is well known for his hubris, and while speaking to an audience at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit on Jan. 13 the former reality TV star made sure to tell the entire…
