by Kandiss Edwards December 19, 2025 The master’s program will be one of four new STEM degrees offered by the HBCU. South Carolina State University has launched an online master of science in cybersecurity program that will begin accepting students in the spring 2026 semester, the university said in a press release. The new graduate…
by Sharelle B. McNair December 19, 2025 Remember when Trump blamed the crash on DEI and former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama just days after being inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States? Eleven months later, the U.S. government admits massive failures between the U.S. Army and air traffic controllers in the…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 19, 2025 Marijuana is illegal in Romania. “Black and Yellow” rapper Wiz Khalifa, who was indicted for smoking marijuana at a Romanian music festival in October, was sentenced to nine months in jail on Thursday, Dec. 18. According to The Associated Press, the Constanta Court of Appeal stated Khalifa,…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 19, 2025 Tory Lanez spoke from prison in his first televised interview, detailing his latest appeal in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. Tory Lanez has broken his silence from behind bars in his first televised interview from prison to further claim his innocence in the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting….
by Kandiss Edwards December 19, 2025 The radio host will also continue to lead the Black Effect Podcast Network. Radio host Charlamagne Tha God has renewed his deal with iHeartMedia. The new terms: $200 million over five years, according to Forbes.. Charlamagne, real name Lenard McKelvey, has extended a longtime partnership that includes his role…
by Kandiss Edwards December 19, 2025 Christopher Powell alleges Tyra Banks flaked on a 10-year commercial lease contract. Tyra Banks and her ice cream business are facing a $2.8 million lawsuit over a commercial lease dispute tied to a planned Smize & Dream “hot ice cream” shop in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit was filed by…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 Cake Equity shares 10 ways to prepare your startup for fundraising in 2026. As early-stage startups head into 2026, fundraising standards continue to tighten. Investors expect founders to bring organization, accuracy, and transparency to every aspect of their equity and financial structure. Clean records, clear communication, and a…
by Kandiss Edwards December 20, 2025 Andreatta made comments about her daughter’s sexual orientation and questioned foundational civic principles. Councilmember Holly Andreatta’s remarks at a high school club meeting have drawn widespread criticism from students, parents, and local officials after she made comments about her daughter’s sexual orientation and questioned foundational civic principles. On Dec….
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 Even though private aviation is seen as a service for the ultrawealthy, its existence pumps money into local economies and helps keep regional airports alive. Private aviation market hits $26.6B as shared ownership models disrupt luxury travel. The private jet market, valued at $26.6 billion in 2024, is…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 20, 2025 Florida has filed a renewed lawsuit alleging that Starbucks’ DEI practices discriminate against non-Black employees. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Starbucks for $100 billion, alleging that its DEI policies discriminate against non-Black employees. On Dec. 10, Uthmeier filed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of giving preferential treatment to…
