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Many Not Happy with University of Colorado Football’s “HBCU State Of Mind” Shirts

Deion Sanders went from being the head football coach at Historically Black University Jackson State University to taking that role at the University of Colorado (UC). It hasn’t been a totally smooth ride, witness the discontent over a T-shirt. The shirts, which display the slogan “H-B-C-U State of mind” with the ‘C-U” in the university’s […]

Rising Home Costs Make Homeownership A Hurdle Amid Federal Interest Rate Changes

As BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported, interest rates for homes adjusted by the Federal Reserve are having an adverse effect on the home market, but new data illuminates just how bad the problem is becoming. As Fortune reported, the initial cost of homeownership is so high that it would take a combination of pay rising by 55%, […]

Joey Bada$$ Unveils New Mentorship Program To Empower Black Men

Joey Bada$$ is expanding on his talents to be a beacon of support for Black men. On Oct. 10, the hip-hop artist announced his new mentorship program, with industry trailblazers like himself providing guidance to future leaders. The founder, whose real name is Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, took to Instagram to share the philanthropic news, stating […]

Howard Grad Makes History With HBCU Apparel Line That Inspires Higher Education In The Black Community

Kamirria Wallace, a Howard University graduate turned entrepreneur, is championing higher education within the Black community with Black & Scholared, her fashion-forward collegiate apparel brand. The number of Black students enrolling in higher education has been historically lower than their counterparts. Recent research has shown that enrollment rates have increased from 17.9% in 2010 to 22.6% […]

Founders Of Two Black-Owned Travel Companies Partner To Offer Affordable Trips To Tanzania and Zanzibar

*Originally Published By Blacknews.com  Nationwide—Kenya Davis-Paramore, founder and CEO of iButterFly Travel Experience has partnered with Paul Allen Billings, founder and CEO of Tanzania 4 Less, both prominent Black-owned travel companies, to provide affordable vacations to the African countries of Tanzania and Zanzibar. This collaboration has garnered excitement among travel enthusiasts seeking budget-friendly trips for […]

Black Woman Veteran, Confidence Coach Unveils “Inner Strength Journal” To Help Women Uncover Their Inner Warriors

*Originally Published By Blacknews.com  Blending Military Resilience with Confidence Coaching, this Revolutionary Journaling Approach is Designed to Empower Women of All Ages and Backgrounds Nationwide — Moniek “Mo” James, a Black woman veteran and Confidence Coach, has launched a groundbreaking journal called The Inner Strength Journal. With years of experience in creating safe spaces for […]

Fat Joe Tried To Get Will Smith To Perform At The BET Hip-Hop Awards

Fat Joe, the executive producer of BET Hip-Hop Awards, revealed to People that he attempted to convince Will Smith to perform at the Oct. 10 show. The “Lean Back” rapper wasn’t sure how Willy from Philly would have been received given his 2022 Oscar debacle, where he slapped presenter Chris Rock and was banned from […]

Jermaine Dupri Celebrates So So Def Anniversary On ATL MARTA Bus

A significant moment in the world of Hip-Hop and Atlanta’s rich cultural history unfolded Friday, Oct. 6, as Jermaine Dupri, the legendary producer, rapper and founder of So So Def Recordings, teamed up with MARTA to unveil a custom-wrapped bus to mark the 30th anniversary of his iconic record label, as reported by ADW. MARTA […]

5 Productivity Products and Services to Boost Company Morale

Whether you are headed back to the office after three remote years, or haven’t thought twice about purchasing new productivity products and services for the offuce while braving rocky financial situations, it’s time.  Businesses have had an eye on improving products meant to help make life as a business owner much easier, whether you are […]