BMX To XCEL Summit For Men: A History Of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Coveted Men’s Event
by Kandiss Edwards August 1, 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE’s SVP, Alfred Edmond, talks about the evolution of EXCEL Summit For Men As more Black leaders enter the C-suite, the need for mentorship, skill enhancement, and legacy building remains urgent. No one understands that better than Alfred Edmond Jr., senior vice president and executive editor at BLACK […]
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, […]
Trump insults Kamala Harris after announcement: ‘She can’t talk…wouldn’t call her a skilled politician’
President Donald Trump took several digs at Kamala Harris after the former vice president announced that she would not run for governor of California and would instead be traveling the country to talk to Americans and releasing a book about her historic 107-day presidential campaign. “She can’t speak, she can’t talk, she can’t do an […]
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 […]
Tyler Perry says ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ is coming back—and so might the original cast
After years of teases, denials, and TikToks that almost broke Black Twitter, Tyler Perry has finally confirmed what fans have been manifesting: a third “Why Did I Get Married?” movie is officially in motion. The filmmaker and media mogul sent fans spiraling on Wednesday after posting the script cover for “Why Did I Get Married […]