by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 9, 2026 Ethiopia Habtemariam returns to the music C-suite as HYBE America’s new President of Music. Veteran music executive Ethiopia Habtemariam is making her return to the industry after a brief hiatus, stepping in as HYBE America’s new President of Music. Effective immediately, Habtemariam will help expand HYBE America’s footprint in…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 9, 2026 DAMN. A man was robbed at gunpoint in West Los Angeles on Jan. 4, and the thieves made off with a collection of rare Pokémon trading cards that were worth $300,000. According to ABC 7 Eyewitness News, the robbery took place at RWT Collective when the victim,…
by Kandiss Edwards January 9, 2026 Bennett appeared in federal court in Atlanta and pled not guilty. Federal prosecutors have charged former Georgia state Rep. Karen Bennett with lying to collect pandemic-era unemployment benefits. Bennett, a Democrat from Stone Mountain, was charged with one count of making false statements to obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, the…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 Applause and loud cheers came from across the floor as Dems labeled the victory as a vindication of their strategy to issue a clean extension of the subsidies. Members of the Democratic Party jumped for joy — literally — after 17 Republicans joined them to pass Affordable Care…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 9, 2026 The allegations stem from a Denny’s restaurant located in Kamloops, British Columbia Three former employees of a Canadian Denny’s are being sued for allegedly stealing approximately $500,000 in tips over two years. According to the Western Investor, Northland Properties Corp., which operates the restaurant, filed a lawsuit…
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 The skincare brand brings in high-profile cultural figures as investors, signaling confidence in community-driven growth amid a tougher funding climate for Black-owned businesses. Skincare startup Topicals announced a new round of financing on Jan. 7, including backing from WNBA standout Angel Reese and Nigerian music star Rema, adding more…
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 Having the right accountant during tax season helps Having the right accountant during tax season helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers navigate the challenges and pitfalls of filing annual income taxes. Black-owned accounting firms are helping businesses maintain tax compliance while protecting income and profits, enabling them to…
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him to move faster while maintaining…
President Donald Trump‘s daily antics are so well-known that members of his wayward administration are often overlooked — including Vice President JD Vance. While the president’s often sensationalized rhetoric prompts pearl-clutching on a regular basis, Vance is no choirboy when it comes to spouting tropes himself. JD Vance appears fearful in a viral video that…
Donald Trump is briefly seen in a moment that, on its own, seems routine — the kind of passing image that would normally come and go without much notice. The president was caught on camera taking what appeared to be an unusually long walk after stepping off one of his Trump-branded jets — a moment…
