‘People will die’: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries warns of Trump agenda as president marks 100 days in office
On the heels of a hours-long sit-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on Sunday, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader, warned of what is come if President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda–aided by Republicans in Congress–is implemented. “People will die,” said Jeffries during a Monday press conference where he slammed the […]
Outkast Among 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 28, 2025 Outkast is among the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Outkast’s legacy as hip-hop icons is being cemented with their induction into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Atlanta rap duo, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, is among the 2025 inductees selected […]
Trump praises Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts at White House ceremony for Philadelphia Eagles amid political debate
A decades-long tradition of the White House welcoming the season’s NFL championship team quickly turned political in the days leading up to the Philadelphia Eagles being honored by President Donald Trump on Monday. In the face of public scrutiny about quarterback Jalen Hurts, who did not attend the Eagles ceremony (among several others), and running […]
Tina Knowles discusses the taboo way she forged a close bond between Beyoncé and Solange when they were young
Beyoncé and Solange’s close bond today is the result of a major, albeit taboo for its time, decision made by their mother, Tina Knowles, when they were much younger. During recent appearances promoting her new memoir, “Matriarch,” on “CNN News Central” and “The Oprah Podcast,” the 71-year-old mother and grandmother opened up about how she […]
Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured During Elizabeth City State University’s Viking Fest Celebration
by Sharelle Burt April 28, 2025 Thoughts of support poured in on social media highlighting that tragedy correlating to gun violence continues to overshadow the issue of gun control in America. A celebration at HBCU Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) ended in tragedy after a shooting left one dead and six injured, NBC News reports. […]
We’re Definitely Digging These 9 Black-Owned Brands That Sell Products Direct-To-Consumer
by Ahsan Washington April 28, 2025 BE’s first-round draft of our favorite direct to customer products. The current consumer boycott of major retailers like Target and Walmart has led many African Americans to seek new methods for backing Black-owned businesses. BLACK ENTERPRISE stands with the African American community in the initiative to reclaim our time […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from leading Dallas megachurch, The Potter’s House
After 50 years of preaching, Bishop T.D. Jakes is stepping down from his role as lead pastor of the viral megachurch, The Potter’s House, in Dallas, TX. This weekend, Jakes shocked church members when he announced his retirement from the position during Sunday’s morning service. “Major moves take time. It may look like it was […]
Bethune-Cookman University Named Recipient Of NBA Foundation’s 14th Grant Round
by Sharelle Burt April 28, 2025 The multi-million dollar grant is a part of a broader initiative from the NBA Foundation, which set aside money for numerous nonprofit organizations in league markets. Bethune-Cookman University’s (B-CU) Black Male College Explorers Program was named as a recipient of the NBA Foundation’s 14th grant round to help prepare […]
White House press secretary says ‘facts speak for themselves’ regarding Trump’s influence on Shedeur Sanders being drafted by the Browns
There are some theories out there about why all of the NFL teams passed up on Shedeur Sanders until the 5th round of the 2025 NFL draft. But one theory, presented by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, implies that the reason Sanders was finally drafted 144th by the Cleveland Browns is because President Trump […]
Anthony Anderson And Cedric The Entertainer Collab On Two New Barbecue Sandwiches
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 28, 2025 Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer are bringing their AC Barbecue sauces to Arby’s Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer are taking their “Kings of BBQ” brand to Arby’s with the launch of two new barbecue sandwiches for premium meat lovers. On April 24, the fast food giant announced […]
