by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 20, 2026 In June 2017, Mayweather signed an agreement to make several appearances in Africa but never showed up After numerous rumors of financial issues surfaced in recent years, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has been ordered to pay a Nigerian media company more than $2 million for failing to…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 20, 2026 President Donald Trump issued a late-night MLK Day proclamation, narrowly avoiding becoming the first president to skip the federal holiday. President Donald Trump seemingly attempted to silence criticism over being the first president to skip over Martin Luther King Jr. Day by quietly issuing a proclamation late at night….
by Sharelle B. McNair January 20, 2026 The Norwegian leader says he has reminded Trump a number of times that the government has nothing to do with the prizes despite Trump claiming otherwise. President Donald Trump is using his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to amplify his desire to take over the nation…
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 Mitti Hicks January 20, 2026 According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the program provides eligible small businesses with access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced plans for the Pentagon to “sledgehammer” the 8(a) Program, a federal contracting program that has aimed to assist socially…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 20, 2026 Angela Bassett’s remarkable legacy will take center stage at the 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit. Angela Bassett’s trailblazing film and television career will take center stage at the 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit. The Honorary Oscar recipient and Emmy-winning actress is being recognized as one…
by Keka Araújo January 20, 2026 According to Florida law, she may still be on the hook for the money. Tye Hinson and William Coney’s love story began two decades ago at an Orlando shopping mall. It was supposed to culminate this May at a ballroom in Lake Mary. Instead, Hinson is navigating the aftermath…
by Mary Spiller January 20, 2026 The exchange futher underscores President Trump’s ongoing pressure on media outlets for their reporting practices. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned CBS News that the network could face legal action if it failed to broadcast an interview with President Donald Trump in full, according to an audio recording….
by Black Enterprise January 20, 2026 For Black professionals — especially those who’ve already had to navigate glass cliffs, limited advancement, and constant proving of ourselves — job uncertainty hits differently. Dear Fairygodmentor®, My company recently announced that 2026 is a “rebuild year.” They’re reorganizing teams, cutting budgets, freezing promotions — and everyone’s walking on eggshells. I’m…
President Donald Trump can’t hide his proclivity for mixing business with pleasure. Voters recognize a hallmark of his presidential grift includes MAGA paraphernalia and gold watches and cell phones, but, now, the public knows more about the deals brokered to line Trump’s pockets — and one investment in particular stands out for feeling less boardroom…
