by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 13, 2026 ‘I grew up listening to HOT 97, so to get the morning slot here isn’t just a job—it’s a responsibility to continue that legacy while bringing it into this next era of media.’ Less than a month after the New York hip-hop world was shocked by Hot97’s…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 13, 2026 ‘While the evidence suggests that a touching may have occurred, an inadvertent touching is not sufficient. The State is therefore declining to file any criminal charges.” A video played a part in the authorities’ decision not to file charges against University of Notre Dame head football coach…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 13, 2026 Hardman’s win also ensured that Iowa Republicans would not get two-thirds control of the senate. Renee Hardman is making history as a Black woman leader in Iowa. Hardman was officially sworn in during the first legislative session of the season, Jan. 11. The historic ceremony made her the first…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 13, 2026 Ex-Morris Brown President Kevin James called out the board’s decision, calling it “deeply concerning.” As Morris Brown College announces that a new interim president will lead the HBCU, its former leader says he was fired for no cause. The Atlanta University Center institution shocked community members with its push…
by Mitti Hicks January 13, 2026 Legal experts say people have First Amendment protections to record and report on federal law enforcement in public spaces. There’s a group in Minneapolis that monitors and informs residents when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct raids in the community. The group, known as neighbors, is precisely that….
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 13, 2026 The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people. Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum. The first-ever Autistic Barbie will join Mattel’s line of Fashionista dolls that amplify diversity and inclusion in our…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 13, 2026 According to the Federal Reserve, Americans born before 1965 hold more than $105 trillion, or 63%, of household wealth in the U.S. The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history is here. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans born before 1965 hold more than $105 trillion, or 63%, of…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 13, 2026 Referring to it as “a reverse discrimination,” Trump admitted “it accomplished some very wonderful things” but his policies tout other viewpoints. Echoing claims from Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials about a sudden discrimination against white men and people, President Donald Trump dialed in,…
by Ahsan Washington January 13, 2026 The next generation of Black entrepreneurs in South Africa includes township-born fashion disruptors, tech founders, and clean-energy innovators, who create businesses that merge cultural pride with economic ambition. These founders create companies that generate employment opportunities, transform traditional industries, and establish new power structures in Africa’s most dynamic economy….
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 13, 2026 It’s easy to get FOMO when you see what your returns could have been had you invested alongside the early crypto devotees Back in 2010, you could buy Bitcoin for just a few cents. Fast forward 15 years, and the cryptocurrency’s price has skyrocketed to roughly $93,000 per…
