by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 22, 2025 The screenwriter was 68 Several months after he posted an Instagram reel informing his followers that his kidneys were failing, Kevin Arkadie, who co-created the hip-hop-fueled television series “New York Undercover,” has died at the age of 68. According to The New York Times, the screenwriter died Dec. 17 at…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 22, 2025 By Janee Bolden LaToya Williams-Belfort has spent her career building pathways for underserved communities, but stepping into her new leadership role as executive director of the Bronx Community Foundation has even deeper meaning for her as a Bronx native. “It felt like a homecoming,” Williams-Belfort told BLACK ENTERPRISE….
by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary on politics, culture, and high-profile public figures. He’s staying true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled “Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…” on Netflix. Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2025 From Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Pasadena, California, Kwanzaa observers from anywhere can take part in a celebration. Kwanzaa celebrations have begun, with the seven-day cultural holiday highlighting the empowerment and unity of the Black community. Since its inception, Kwanzaa, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 2026, has risen…
by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Video footage of the incident shows a military police officer lifting Kareem El and body slamming him on the pavement. U.S. Forces Japan acknowledged that military police made a “mistake” when they detained an American civilian, Kareem El, in the city of Okinawa. Viral video footage of the Nov….
Pras Michel, the Fugees rapper, is seeking to delay reporting to prison while appealing his 14-year sentence following convictions for international fraud and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. The case has attracted national attention, raising questions about trial procedures and jury conduct. Michel was convicted in April 2023 on multiple counts after prosecutors said…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 22, 2025 “A shelter could and should be a place where you can take back your power and control,” Goodman says. One way to empower people fleeing domestic violence? Make shelter locations public. When the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) began exploring the idea of an open domestic violence shelter…
For years, people have heard that Donald Trump eats dinner behind a velvet rope at Mar-a-Lago, and now a viral photo circulating on social media is giving the public a clearer look at how the former president spends his evenings at his Florida estate. The image shows Trump seated at a roped-off table, surrounded by…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 22, 2025 Instead of aiming for perfection, Finder.com offers 12 money management ideas to help you set realistic goals you can achieve in a year. While we don’t always follow through with them, picking the right New Year’s resolution that is realistic, doable, and simple enough to action could set…
Former Universal Champion receives The Only One moniker as company builds toward future storylines Roman Reigns has received a new label within WWE, and the development has already captured attention across the wrestling community. According to recent reporting, the company has adopted fresh terminology for the former Universal Champion, a move that typically signals upcoming…
