FAMU Athletic Director Turns Herself In For Fraud, Larceny Charges
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 10, 2025 Suggs had just returned to work at her alma mater in September 2024. Florida A&M University’s Athletic Director Angela Suggs has turned herself in to face fraud and larceny charges over her last employment. Suggs received the charges from her work as the former president and CEO of the Florida […]
Justin E. Samuels Built RenderATL Into Technology’s Most Culturally Charged Conference
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 10, 2025 Those early days were tough When Justin E. Samuels first stepped into the technology conference scene more than a decade ago, he didn’t just notice a gap. He felt it. “I’d go to these events where the speakers were solid and the information was useful, but the energy was always the same,” […]
Rick Ross Car Show Goes Off Without A Hitch
by Ida Harris June 10, 2025 The rapper’s event did a complete 180-degree turn around for the better Rick Ross proves he is one of the hardest and smartest working rappers-turned-businessmen without abandoning his core audience—an estimated 8,000 showed up at his annual car show June 7. The car show boasted a good time, food […]
Shilo Sanders Sends Former Colorado Teammates Apple Watches
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 10, 2025 Defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas posted a video of the gifts to social media Former Colorado Buffaloes player Shilo Sanders, now a rookie signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recently gifted the team he played for over the last two years with brand new Apple Watches. A video […]
Hells Angels Member Sentenced 21 Years To Life For Racially Charged Attack in California
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 10, 2025 Troy Andrew Scholder, 44,, a longtime leader of the San Diego County Hells Angels chapter, was sentenced for his role in the attack. A member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang will serve a prison sentence of 21 years to life for stabbing a Black man in […]
At BET Awards, Tyler Perry says he’s made more Black millionaires than Hollywood—and calls for protecting our history
Before welcoming Ledisi, Tyler Perry took the stage at the BET Awards’ 25th anniversary in Los Angeles on Monday evening, using the moment to address the nation’s most pressing and controversial issues. He started his speech with a heartfelt memory about his son walking in his footsteps on the beach. He later connected it back […]
Jamie Foxx honored with BET Icon Award, delivers tearful speech on surviving near-death crisis
Jamie Foxx was awarded the first of four BET Ultimate Icon Awards at the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Monday evening. The award recognizes decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, and Foxx’s emotional acceptance speech brought many in the audience to tears with him. He […]
Doechii uses BET Awards win to condemn Trump’s ICE raids and support mass protests in LA
Grammy Award-winning artist Doechii was awarded Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards’ 25th anniversary ceremony in Los Angeles. But during her acceptance speech, she didn’t just give thanks to her team or shout out her fellow nominees—she took a bold political stand, directly calling out President Donald Trump. “I do want to […]
BET Awards open with explosive 2000s performances — and the surprise return of these iconic hosts
The 25th anniversary of the BET Awards opened with a nostalgic and electrifying celebration, paying homage to the golden era of 2000s music. This year’s ceremony, centered around Black excellence and legacy, wasted no time delivering an unforgettable showcase, launching with ten powerhouse performances from some of the most celebrated artists of the decade. The […]
Stars gather to help BET Awards celebrate its 25th anniversary
The BET Awards is bringing major star power — including Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, and Jamie Foxx — to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday. Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, including album of the year for his critically acclaimed project “GNX.” His ubiquitous diss track “Not Like Us,” emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the […]
