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…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 The celebrated novelist is grieving the death of her 21-month-old son, which she blames on medical negligence at a Lagos hospital. Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is grieving after the death of one of her 21-month-old twin sons, which she attributes to medical negligence at a hospital in…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 ‘Driven Elite is committed to creating a safe, empowering environment for student-athletes at Alcorn State to strengthen their mental resilience, leadership, and sense of identity both on and off the field,’ said Driver Former Alcorn State University athlete and NFL Super Bowl Champion Donald Driver has partnered…
by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 Adult passengers may pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID. The Transportation Security Administration will launch a new identity verification service, TSA ConfirmID, on Feb. 1. Under the program, adult passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or another…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 ‘It feels fun to just do a new skill. I’m actually having a lot of fun right now.’ Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers, revealed in December that he was taking a break from streaming but has recently reemerged, expressing that he has entered the world of…
by Mitti Hicks January 16, 2026 Talarico leads with Hispanic and white voters, winning 6 in 10 from each group. Meanwhile, 80 percent of Black Democratic primary voters are supporting Crockett. New polling shows U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett trailing Texas state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. The Emerson College…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 The musical received a total of 13 Tony nominations. After a nearly two-year Broadway run that generated more than $100 million in ticket sales, Alicia Keys’ Tony Award–winning musical Hell’s Kitchen is preparing to take its show overseas. Hell’s Kitchen will end its nearly 800show run at the Shubert…
