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Cities With Highest And Lowest Property Tax Burdens

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 31, 2025 Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. While senior citizens, owner-occupants, and other groups may receive preferential tax

Sip, Celebrate, Support: Black Champagne Brands To Celebrate The Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 31, 2025 Black‑owned champagne and sparkling‑wine houses are re‑imagining the toast and infusing it with style. The celebratory pop of a champagne cork has long symbolized success and celebration. But this holiday season popping bottles can carry a deeper significance. Black‑owned champagne and sparkling‑wine houses are

Carmen de Lavallade, trailblazing dancer and cultural icon, dies at 94

Carmen de Lavallade, the elegant and fearless performer whose artistry moved effortlessly across dance, theater, film, and television — and who helped open doors for generations of Black artists — has died. She was 94. Her son, Léo Holder, confirmed that de Lavallade died Monday in a New Jersey hospital

Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, composer of “Total Praise,” dies at 77

Richard Smallwood, the legendary gospel composer and worship leader whose music shaped generations of churchgoing Black folks — and crossed into mainstream culture through voices like Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child — has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that he died Tuesday from complications

Cities With Highest And Lowest Property Tax Burdens

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 31, 2025 Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. While senior citizens, owner-occupants, and other groups may receive preferential tax

Sip, Celebrate, Support: Black Champagne Brands To Celebrate The Holidays

by Ahsan Washington December 31, 2025 Black‑owned champagne and sparkling‑wine houses are re‑imagining the toast and infusing it with style. The celebratory pop of a champagne cork has long symbolized success and celebration. But this holiday season popping bottles can carry a deeper significance. Black‑owned champagne and sparkling‑wine houses are

Carmen de Lavallade, trailblazing dancer and cultural icon, dies at 94

Carmen de Lavallade, the elegant and fearless performer whose artistry moved effortlessly across dance, theater, film, and television — and who helped open doors for generations of Black artists — has died. She was 94. Her son, Léo Holder, confirmed that de Lavallade died Monday in a New Jersey hospital

Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, composer of “Total Praise,” dies at 77

Richard Smallwood, the legendary gospel composer and worship leader whose music shaped generations of churchgoing Black folks — and crossed into mainstream culture through voices like Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child — has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that he died Tuesday from complications