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…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 NFT and crypto scams: What is a rug pull? At best, most Americans are skeptical about cryptocurrency (Pew recently reported that 63% of Americans have little confidence in crypto’s reliability and safety). But that hasn’t stopped crypto from becoming a staple in the investing world, with the global…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 20, 2025 ‘It’s a quintessential childhood gift, like everybody remembers their first bike.’ Chicago’s Chance the Rapper continues to give back, recently showcasing his philanthropy at a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Chicago Ridge, where he handed out new bicycles and helmets to local children. The recording artist, in association…
by Mary Spiller December 20, 2025 The late Afrobeat pioneer and political activist is recognized decades after his death for reshaping global music and using sound as a tool of resistance. Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician whose sound and politics reshaped modern African music, has been named the first African artist to receive the Grammy…
by Ahsan Washington December 20, 2025 From creamy coconut punches to ruby-red hibiscus infusions, these drinks carry deep cultural histories. During the holiday season, African, Caribbean, and Latin American diaspora communities celebrate with joyful gatherings that feature drinks that bring cheer to families and friends. The beverages, which include creamy coconut punches and ruby-red hibiscus…
by Mary Spiller December 20, 2025 The ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ installed along a White House colonnade has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers. The White House has installed a series of plaques along a colonnade that sharply criticize several former presidents while offering glowing descriptions of President Donald Trump’s time in office, according to statements…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 20, 2025 Black creators and Black-owned businesses are being targeted online to fuel chaos. Written by Brandy Star Merriweather The aftermath of The Streamer Awards was a microcosm of what has been happening behind the scenes to Black professionals in the creator community. Although there were small microaggressions that sparked…
by Mary Spiller December 20, 2025 Newly disclosed images tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation show prominent public figures in social settings, though officials stress the materials are released without context and do not allege wrongdoing. The U.S. Department of Justice on Dec. 19 released a new set of photographs and documents connected to the…
by Keka Araújo December 20, 2025 Director of Partnerships Vanessa Moore spearheads the recovery charge for Hurricane Melissa and a better Jamaica. The Rockhouse Foundation, the esteemed charitable vanguard of the 51-year-old Rockhouse Hotel and its sister property, Skylark Negril Beach Resort, has reached a historic milestone, raising more than $11 million USD to modernize…
