by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 8, 2026 Franklin called out church leaders silence by reminding them of what Jesus preached. Kirk Franklin is reminding church leaders what Jesus stood for in this current time of political strife. The Gospel music staple appeared on the Grammys red carpet with a message of urgency for his fellow disciples….
by Ahsan Washington February 8, 2026 The halftime stage is a cultural indicator of who dominates American music The halftime stage at Super Bowl Sunday is a cultural indicator of who dominates American music and media power on the biggest sports night of the year. Year-after-year, Black artists have continuously defined the Super Bowl’s most…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 8, 2026 Black celebrities across sports and entertainment will take part in this year’s championship ads. Black celebrities are getting their own spotlight during the highly-anticipated commercials for this year’s Super Bowl. These superstars in entertainment and sports will make the big game even more special as the Seattle Seahawks take…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors February 8, 2026 Sade’s ‘The Best of Sade,’ released more than three decades ago, entered the top 10 of the Billboard Top R&B Albums for the first time. By Robert Hill Sade Adu, the lead singer of the groundbreaking London group, Sade, has reached a new chart milestone as “The Best of Sade,” a compilation…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 8, 2026 The police chase reportedly erupted after officers arrived to investigate a domestic dispute between Pearce Jr. and Rickea Jackson. Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. has been arrested following a police chase prompted by an alleged domestic dispute. Miami area police arrested Pearce Jr. over the incident, in which he…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors February 8, 2026 Former NFL defensive back Robert W. Turner II is leading a national effort to bring Black men into conversations about brain health. By Robert Hill As Super Bowl hype puts professional football back in the national spotlight, former NFL defensive back Robert W. Turner II is leading a…
by Jameelah Mullen February 8, 2026 Some Black women are choosing peace over patriotism. A quiet revolution is happening in America. Black women are leaving the United States in search of safety and a better quality of life. For many of them, it’s a response to living in a country that they say has often…
All eyes were on singer Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, as they made their show-stopping appearance at a recent event. Fresh off completing his 13th season in the NFL, the New York Giant player and his singing beauty jetted off to San Francisco to party amongst other athletes and their spouses. They left their…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 8, 2026 These ‘lost’ recipes are making their resurgence in Black kitchens thanks to this TikToker. A Black TikToker is doing her part this Black History Month by reviving old recipes steeped in heritage. Trained dessert artist Sonja Norwood, whose page is called Wick’d Confections, is bringing back forgotten favorites from…
Something about twin energy always hits different, and D’Lila and Jessie Combs just reminded the internet why they stay in their own lane. The Combs twins popped up online serving a look that had folks doing double takes. From the coordination to the confidence, the girls made it clear they came to shake the room—together….
