by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family planning funds that had been…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 No cause of death has been determined Recording artist John Forté, who was an affiliate of platinum-selling act The Fugees, has been reported dead at the age of 50. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard resident was discovered dead at his home after police officers…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure the workflow, train the agent,…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move that signals major interest…

President Donald Trump unwittingly gave himself a new nickname during a recent speech, and many people think it’s quite fitting for the 79-year-old POTUS. Trump is well known for his hubris, and while speaking to an audience at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit on Jan. 13 the former reality TV star made sure to tell the entire…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it continues recruiting 18-year-olds when the…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than at any time since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong year for global markets, but…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Hybrid work poses challenges, including overcoming roadblocks to communication and collaboration, retooling productivity management, and ensuring engagement and equity. Hybrid working is here to stay. In 2025, 97% of employees said they wanted to continue working remotely. While hybrid work can yield higher productivity, employee well-being, and increased…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 About 75% of Americans wildly overestimate the cost of life insurance. It’s estimated that 74 million Americans don’t have life insurance, and another 25 million admit they need more coverage than what they already have, according to LIMRA’s 2025 Insurance Barometer Study. The reason most don’t have enough…