Nearly Half Of Black American Retirees Leave Workforce Early Due To Health Issues, Disabilities
by Mitti Hicks July 11, 2025 44% of Black American retirees left the workforce earlier compared to 32% of non-Black retirees. A new report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows nearly half of U.S. Black retirees left the workforce earlier than planned due to a health issue or disability. Forty-four percent of Black American […]
Nelly Invests In Horse Racing Franchise, Moving Team To St. Louis
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 11, 2025 ‘I’m excited to be part of bringing a new professional sports team to the city that means so much to me.’ St. Louis recording artist Cornell Haynes, AKA Nelly, has invested a large stake in a horse racing franchise in the National Thoroughbred League (NTL). The team, which […]
Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods
Over just two hours, the Guadalupe River at Comfort, Texas, rose from hip-height to three stories tall, sending water weighing as much as the Empire State building downstream roughly every minute it remained at its crest. The force of floodwater is often more powerful and surprising than people imagine. Comfort offers a good lens to consider the […]
Trump wants mass deportations, but US views of immigration are more positive since he took office
Just months after President Donald Trump returned to office vowing mass deportations, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a “good thing” for the country has jumped substantially — including among Republicans, according to new Gallup polling. About 8 in 10 Americans, 79%, say immigration is “a good thing” for the country today, an increase from […]
U.S. Postal Service Employees Allegedly Behind Many Stolen Checks
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 11, 2025 The Inspector General has confirmed that it’s an issue, and they are investigating Many checks that are stolen through the United States Postal Service (USPS) are being taken by employees of the company. According to WSB-TV, many of the thefts occurring through the postal service are being […]
Giveon’s ‘Beloved’ highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile. “I don’t even know if I grew in that area.” That’s not necessarily bad news for the […]
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, denied the more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm at a hearing last month. The singer, wearing a light brown suit, […]
Unique Baby Names Gaining Sudden Popularity In 2025
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 11, 2025 Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025 Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a treasure trove of data on baby names that quietly reveals how culture shifts, media influences, and societal moods shape one of the most personal decisions parents make. In […]
Kenan Thompson Is Set To Delight A New Generation Of Kids With New Book ‘Unfunny Bunny’
by Kandiss Edwards July 11, 2025 Kenan Thompson’s comedic chops have entertained multiple generations. He’s now creating space for the new generation with the release of ‘Unfunny Bunny.’ Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live’s comedic veteran, is stepping back into children’s literature with his second book, Unfunny Bunny. The veteran comedian, who is entering his 22nd […]
Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself From The Increase Of Job Scams
by Sharelle B. McNair July 11, 2025 Experts advise against engaging with unexpected texts or WhatsApp messages about jobs, despite how charming the message may come across as. In a climate where people are struggling to gain employment, it doesn’t help that some are falling for job scams from scammers trying to take over the […]