by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 5, 2026 ‘It still hasn’t really kicked in yet. Getting that call is like a dream come true.’ Laila Edwards will make history as the first Black woman to play for Team USA’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy from Feb. 6-22. According to…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 Johnson is also paving the way for Black women politicians to win big in Georgia. Alicia Johnson has officially made history as the first Black woman to serve in Georgia’s Public Service Commission. Johnson participated in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony Dec. 29 at the commission chambers in Atlanta. However,…
Ciara and Russell Wilson recently shared a spicy on-camera moment, and the internet can’t get enough! RELATED: Baby Cinco OTW? Social Media Users Are Mentioning Russell Wilson After Ciara Shared THIS Head-Turning Post (WATCH) More On Ciara & Russell Wilson’s Spicy On-Camera Moment Earlier this week, Ciara took to Instagram to share a clip of herself…
by Ahsan Washington January 5, 2026 Tax season is a critical juncture for financial reclamation In 2026, tax season stands as a critical time for financial reclamation. For the Black community, the U.S. tax code has long served as a “silent architect” of the racial wealth gap — a complex web of property tax inequities,…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 5, 2026 The docuseries is expected to debut on the Zeus Network video-on-demand service later this year. As Sean “Diddy” Combs begins serving his 50-month federal prison sentence, his sons, Justin and Christian “King” Combs, are turning to the camera to reclaim their family’s narrative. The brothers have partnered with…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 The father-son duo have another NBA player to add to their dynasty, Steph’s younger brother Seth. Steph and Dell Curry have a new NBA record to celebrate together. Although Dell Curry has been retired for decades, he now holds a new NBA record thanks to his son, Steph. As…
by Mitti Hicks January 5, 2026 Some of the grants funded Alzheimer’s, cancer, and other illnesses, which impacts people of all races and ethnicities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has agreed to continue evaluating grant applications that were previously denied or left in limbo by the Trump administration’s ideological targeting of research grants. The…
by Kandiss Edwards January 5, 2026 Jeffries says lawmakers have a duty to ensure the nation’s leader is fit to carry out the duties of the office. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Congress should launch an investigation into President Donald Trump’s health. Jeffries believes there is a lack of transparency surrounding Trump’s health. Speaking…
Back fat develops from a complex mix of genetic predisposition, hormonal fluctuations and lifestyle choices that determine where bodies store excess calories. Fat storage patterns vary significantly between individuals, meaning some people naturally accumulate more tissue in their back area, creating the appearance of unwanted bulges that resist typical weight loss efforts. Several biological factors…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 5, 2026 In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Michigan Republicans asked the federal government to provide ‘comprehensive oversight’ of the state’s 2026 election. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent Nov. 13, Michigan Republicans asked the federal government to provide “comprehensive oversight” of the…
