Millennials Are Bypassing Gen X To Succeed Boomers As CEOs Thanks To AI
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 Millennials adoption of advanced technology is helping them bypass Gen X in the C-suite. New research finds that millennials’ comfort level with artificial intelligence is helping them leapfrog Gen X in succeeding baby boomer CEOs. New Russell 3000 data shows Gen X-aged CEOs in their 50s now make up […]
Black Maternal Health Study Halted After Federal Grant Termination
by Mary Spiller August 8, 2025 A groundbreaking study on Black maternal health has been abruptly cut short after losing federal funding, prompting its lead researcher to warn that vital voices—and lives—are at risk. When epidemiologist Jaime Slaughter-Acey learned her federally NIH-funded study on birth outcomes for Black families had been abruptly canceled, she says […]
Keyshawn Davis Explains Why He’s Taking Time Off From Boxing
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 8, 2025 ‘When I get back to boxing, just know that I am going to be a better Keyshawn.’ Lightweight boxer Keyshawn Davis missed his boxing weight for a scheduled match, resulting in the stripping of his boxing title. He explained in a recent interview why he has decided […]
Ciara and Russell Wilson are bringing the story of the richest Black girl in America to theaters in ‘Sarah’s Oil’
This November, a little-known chapter of Black history is getting the cinematic spotlight it deserves. This week, Amazon MGM Studios released the trailer of its upcoming film “Sarah’s Oil.” Based on a true story, the film recounts the life of Sarah Rector, an African-American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s who […]
U.S. Air Force Denies Retirement Pay To Transgender Service Members Who Qualify
by Mitti Hicks August 8, 2025 The move from the U.S. Air Force comes as the Trump administration cracks down on transgender service members. U.S. Air Force members who identify as transgender will not be eligible for early retirement benefits. The U.S Air Force announced that it would deny all transgender service members who have […]
Gullah Geechee elders work to preserve sacred songs passed down by enslaved ancestors
Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her feet against the floorboards, lifting her voice in a song passed down from her enslaved ancestors who were forced to work the cotton and rice plantations of the South Carolina Sea Islands. It’s a Gullah spiritual, and the 78-year-old singer is one of a growing group […]
Frida Unveils Breast Milk–Inspired Ice Cream
by Mary Spiller August 8, 2025 Frida has churned up its most controversial product yet — a breast milk–inspired ice cream made without a single drop of the real thing. Frida, a baby products company known for inventive parenting solutions, has teamed up with Brooklyn-based ice cream maker OddFellows to launch a breast milk–flavored ice […]
The National Association of Black Journalists Aims To Combat Trump’s Anti-DEI Movement
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 8, 2025 The National Association of Black Journalists marked its 50th convention with a spotlight on challenges to DEI efforts. The National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) 50th convention brought Black media professionals from across the nation together with a focus on protecting marginalized communities amid ongoing attacks on diversity, equity, […]
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’
The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump ‘s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. “Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by […]
How Much Does The Average Wedding Cost, According To Data?
by Black Enterprise August 8, 2025 Planning a wedding doesn’t have to be a budget breaker As of 2025, the average cost of a wedding is approximately $36,000, according to data from Zola, a wedding registry platform. When you think about all that goes into a wedding, you may understand how the figure can get […]