Whew, chileeeee! Desmond Scott has been catching heat ever since news about his and Kristy ‘Sarah’ Scott’s divorce dropped. Then a video TMZ shared showed him lip-locking with a woman now identified as Marissa Springer. With all of the reactions coming at him, Kevin Gates has stepped in to drop some positive words to help…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 “I am excited for what’s next as we expand alongside our great supporters to reach more young people from communities in need.” World Golf Hall of Famer Tiger Woods announced a $20 million donation from Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to his nonprofit, the TGR Foundation, as…
by Jeffrey McKinney January 16, 2026 Focusing on highlighting skills is key to helping uncover job opportunities and accelerating the hiring process. NOTE: Please pull an image for the feature photo. I have included a photo and infographic in the piece. We have a completed BE permission for the materials. Thanks, Jeffrey Excessive competition, uncertainty…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 16, 2026 Evidence supports Clark’s long-standing reputation as a “sundown town,” defined in history as a place where local leadership used intimidation and aggressive policing to make sure Black people and others stay away. Another racist battle coming out of New Jersey, only this time against the former Clark Township…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 The rapper was awarded the judgment against Lillie Coley Former Roc-A-Fella Records owner JAY-Z has scored a victory against Lillie Coley, the godmother of Rymir Satterthwaite, who has been claiming for years that he is the son of the billionaire mogul. According to AllHipHop, a federal judge…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 16, 2026 While maintaining his innocence, Roberts penned an essay that talks about accountability and wanting to erase unfair negative preconceptions and first impressions of others. Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines, Iowa School Superintendent who made headlines with a federal immigration case, is taking a plea deal after it…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 Arkansas has a new policy that bans books and other forms of physical media from being sent directly to prison inmates. Arkansas has introduced a policy banning the direct delivery of books, magazines, and other physical media to prison inmates. Beginning on Feb. 1, Arkansas inmates will no longer…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 16, 2026 Today, “GenZ makes only 1 in 7 payments by cash, compared to 1 in 3 prior to 2020 Today, “GenZ makes only 1 in 7 payments by cash, compared to 1 in 3 prior to 2020,” according to FNBO, and it has left many of them wondering, “Can…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 16, 2026 CBC chair Rep. Gregory Meeks said “Espaillat reflects the kind of leadership that our caucus and its members have long championed” after years of the two working together. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is switching things up by endorsing Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) over his primary challenger, Darializa…
by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation did not release a full list of 2026 grant recipients in its announcement. The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation announced a new round of community grants totaling $4 million. Black Lives Matter Global stated that the grants will support community-based organizations working…
