Checking out the Black Joy capital this summer? Here’s your guide to Oak Bluffs
In need of a getaway at a destination where Black joy, legacy, and pride are celebrated this summer? Look no further than Oak Bluffs. For generations, this Martha’s Vineyard enclave has been a treasured summertime retreat for Black families where beach days stretch long, traditions run deep, and joy moves freely. From the early 1900s, […]
The only all-Black boys’ gymnastic team in America is fighting to stay open
In recent years, Black gymnasts have been making waves on the Olympic stage. As USA Gymnastics reports increasing diversity in both the men’s and women’s gymnastics times, one coach is fighting to ensure that Black men have a space in the competitive gymnastics world. James Jones owns James Jones Gymnastics Academy in Georgia, Clayton County. […]
Eve says her soft life comes from this one thing— not her rich husband
With her paw print tattoos and golden hair, Eve is living the soft life. However, contrary to popular belief, it’s not merely because of her wealthy British husband. During a recent appearance on the “Angie Martinez In Real Life” podcast, the 46-year-old rapper and actress opened up about her life today, and how her perceived […]
What happens when we defund belonging in schools? The silent casualties tell the story.
When I was six years old, I learned I didn’t belong. Not because of anything I had done, but because of who I was. It was the first day of school in Galveston, Texas in 1961. I was a little Black girl in a pretty new dress, clutching my school supplies and walking proudly beside […]
Shannon Sharpe faces $20M lawsuit over ‘false narratives’ tied to viral Usher concert moment
Shannon Sharpe is the center of yet another lawsuit. The former ESPN host and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are being sued for comments they made about Jimalita Tillman, a Usher concertgoer, on their “Nightcap” podcast. “On April 2, 2025, I participated in a fan engagement moment at a Usher Raymond concert where I interacted with the […]
‘Who treats their friends this way?’: Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on the dynamics in ‘Girlfriends’
In the early 2000s, “Girlfriends” broke new ground for Black women on TV. But apparently, even the women in the groundbreaking show were scratching their heads at times. Tracee Ellis Ross recently opened up to “Self” magazine about how the onscreen friendship dynamics between Joan, Toni, Maya, and Lynn often left her and her castmates […]
Chris Smalls released from Israeli prison after being detained during humanitarian aid mission
After being violently detained in Israel during a humanitarian aid mission, labor activist Chris Smalls is finally back home in New York. On Friday morning, when Smalls touched down at JFK International Airport, proudly wearing a keffiyeh, he was greeted with a warm reception, Palestinian flags waving, tears, cheers, and a drum circle. In footage […]
Youth Suffrage: A Growing Movement For 16- And 17-Year-Old Voters
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 1, 2025 For now, youth voting in America is a patchwork, enabled by quirks in local laws, driven by ambitious students, and supported by researchers. More 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. Could this become the norm? Amid all the worries about the perennially elusive youth vote, […]
8 Reasons You Should Attend BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit For Men
by Kandiss Edwards August 1, 2025 Unsure why you should join other corporate and entrepreneurial professionals at the 2025 XCEL Summit For Men? Here are 8 reasons. The XCEL Summit For Men is taking over the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando. From Oct. 15-17, Black men in corporate America will gather for a weekend of […]
Marlon Wayans Says John Witherspoon Was Labeled ‘Ghetto’ By A Major Network
by Kandiss Edwards August 1, 2025 ‘And they wanted us to have a different father…like a Danny Glover type, and we was like, No.’ In an interview, Marlon Wayans revealed that John Witherspoon was initially rejected for the role of “Pops” on The Wayans Bros. In an interview with Keke Palmer on the Baby, This […]
