Zendaya Kicks Off Debut Shoe Campaign For On With Long-Time Collaborator Law Roach
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 11, 2025 The two helped co-design the latest sneaker for On. Zendaya is expanding her creative partnership with sportswear company On, bringing her long-time stylist, Law Roach, into the design process. The “Euphoria” actress revealed the shoe for the Swiss company, calling the sneaker the “Cloudzone Moon.” According to Women’s Wear […]
How Much Do These Pastors Gross Preaching The Gospel
by Ahsan Washington August 11, 2025 Many pastors have increased their wealth beyond church Many pastors have expanded their reach beyond church settings by engaging with communities through books, broadcasts, live events, and online platforms. A number of influential African American pastors have found success in leading their congregations and attaining stability through their ministries. […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chapter Gifts $35K To HBCU At Annual Sisterhood Retreat
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 11, 2025 The local chapter has helped its city’s HBCU with a check that will go toward student scholarships. A Georgia chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. exemplified its mission of serving the community at its sisterhood retreat. At the annual event, the Savannah-based Gamma Sigma Omega chapter gifted its […]
Most Gun Violence Victims Have Medicaid. Trump’s Cuts Puts Them At Risk
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 11, 2025 This is a healthcare issue Health officials are intensifying their criticism of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act’’ that was signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, warning that the bill will have compounding effects on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health services. Gun […]
AfroFuture Festival Brings Global Celebration Of Black Culture To Detroit
by Mary Spiller August 11, 2025 Chief Operating Officer Akosua Ayima told press, “there’s enough space for everybody. So everyone should pull up” AfroFuture Detroit is set to make its highly anticipated U.S. debut August 16–17 at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, promising a weekend that fuses music, food, fashion, and community connection — with a full […]
From The Ground Up: Gerald Washington’s Rebirth Is Redefining Black Ownership And Legacy
by Janee Bolden August 11, 2025 He’s has marked a powerful return As Gerald Washington stepped into the spotlight for his digital relaunch on July 30, he didn’t just celebrate another birthday—he marked a powerful return after five years of silence, transformation, and strategy. The Emmy-winning producer-turned-CEO and founder of Momentum Capital Investments has built a multimillion-dollar empire […]
Trump’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan visited Capitol Hill just weeks after Inauguration Day, with other administration officials and a singular message: They needed money for the White House’s border security and mass deportation agenda. By summer, Congress delivered. The Republican Party’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts that Trump signed into law July 4 included what’s arguably the biggest boost of […]
A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double
There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon could describe reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson becoming the first player in league history to register a 30-20 double-double. “It’s just A’ja being A’ja,” she said. She shook her head in awe. “She probably could have had one of these in the past,” Hammon added. […]
DC Mayor Bowser pushes back against Trump’s narrative on crime in the nation’s capital
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser defended the city’s handling of crime amid an escalation of threats from President Donald Trump to federalize the nation’s capital. “We have spent over the last two years driving down violent crime in this city–driving it down to a 30-year low, in fact, over the past year,” Bowser told MSNBC on […]