The cast of Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ on the story behind the fantasy: ‘Protect the dreamers’
In Hulu’s brand-new action-packed series “Washington Black,” freedom isn’t the end goal for the eponymous main character who was born into enslavement in Barbados—it’s just the beginning of his story. The series, starring Sterling K. Brown, Ernest Kingsley Junior, Eddie Karanja, Iola Evans, and Edward Bluemel—and adapted from a novel by Canadian writer Esi Edugyan, […]
Uber launches women-only ride option in U.S. to boost safety and comfort for riders
Hopping into a stranger’s car is already a weird concept when you think about it. Add the potential of being flirted with, harassed, or just straight-up creeped out by a driver, and it becomes an all-too-familiar uncomfortable experience for women. To ease some of that anxiety and address long-standing safety concerns, Uber is rolling out […]
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to create clearer national standards for the NCAA’s name image and likeness program. The move comes amid a dramatic increase in the money flowing into and around college […]
A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration
A deal between Columbia University and the Trump administration calls for the Ivy League school to pay more than $220 million to resolve multiple federal investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws. The agreement announced Wednesday clears the way for the school to keep billions of dollars in federal research money, including more than $400 million in grants […]
Congressional Black Caucus comes out swinging to defend Obama, demands Trump ODNI director Gabbard resign
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus came out swinging in a letter to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who, along with President Donald Trump, has accused, without evidence, President Barack Obama of committing treason. The group of nearly two dozen Black lawmakers are calling on Gabbard to “immediately” resign. Gabbard’s office recently released […]
Before policing Black women’s weight, learn the truth about PCOS & the nuance behind Black women’s health
Before jumping to conclusions about Black women’s bodies, understand that many of us are out here silently battling conditions like PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis, and more, with our concerns often dismissed, and oftentimes without the support we need. Lately, a corner of the internet has been buzzing with conversations about Black women’s weight and perceived […]
Claressa Shields says boxing saved her from being in “jail or dead”—now she’s ready for a baby and a $15M fight with Laila Ali
Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields is a world champion boxer (several times over) and two-time Olympic gold medalist who also happens to be a lightning rod for controversy at this point in her career, and that’s not necessarily a criticism. Shields has become a fascinating interview, largely because of her backstory, which was so compelling that […]
Introducing The First Black Woman-Owned Investing App That Offers Multilingual Financial Education
by Black Enterprise July 24, 2025 Sabrina Lamb is the founder and CEO of Wekeza Meet Sabrina Lamb, the founder and CEO of Wekeza, the first Black woman-owned global investing app that delivers multilingual financial education and access to U.S. stocks—starting at just $1—serving individuals, families, schools, and cities across the African Diaspora. With the launch of […]
Ladies First! Uber To Test ‘Women Preferences’ Options For Drivers And Riders in U.S.
by Kandiss Edwards July 24, 2025 “Women Preferences” allows women the opportunity to choose between men and women passengers and drivers in Uber settings, if available. This fall, Uber will launch a pilot program that enables women to request female drivers. “Women Preferences,” which will roll out in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit, allows […]
NFL Player Bobby Wagner Becomes Part-Owner Of WNBA’s Seattle Storm
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 24, 2025 ‘It’s an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women’s professional sports,’ said Wagner. NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner has recently signed on to become part of the WNBA‘s Seattle Storm’s ownership group. The franchise announced […]
