How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. “We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon with […]
Obama Portrait Hidden In White House Stairwell, Probably Because Trump Hates Black Excellence
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 Per tradition, the presidential portrait is supposed to hang in the grand foyer. Trump has removed Barack Obama’s presidential portrait from the grand foyer of the White house, instead placing in it a hidden stairwell. According to CNN, the portrait swaps and locations were not only directly approved by […]
Mattel releases another Venus Williams Barbie doll, this time honoring gender pay equity
Barbie collectors will soon be able to get their hands on a new doll inspired by tennis legend Venus Williams. This doll, according to the Barbie Instagram page, celebrates Williams’ tennis achievements as a seven-time Grand Slam champ and as an advocate for gender pay equity. It will be released this week as a part […]
Woman Loses Savings In Facebook Marketplace Car Sale Scam
by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 13, 2025 A woman who lost money buying a faulty car on Facebook is raising awareness on the growing number of marketplae scams. A woman who lost her entire savings on a faulty car bought through Facebook Marketplace is warning others about the rising number of scams on the platform. Tameria […]
White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the White House laid out in detail the steps […]
Hip-Hop Stars Who Went From Rap To Business Owners
by Ahsan Washington August 13, 2025 Hip-Hop created millionaires out emcees Aug. 11 is hip-hop’s official birthday. On this day, 52 years ago, not only was a genre of music born, but a culture was birthed too. This culture would go on to create industries that made millionaires out of emcees. The financial impact of […]
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas. Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. […]
Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% in 2015. The uptick in doubt about alcohol’s […]
Survey: 60% Of Teachers Used AI This Year And Saved Up To 6 hours Of Work A Week
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 13, 2025 Nearly two-thirds of teachers utilized artificial intelligence this past school year, and weekly users saved almost six hours of work per week, according to a recently released Gallup survey. Nearly two-thirds of teachers utilized artificial intelligence this past school year, and weekly users saved almost six hours of […]
Elin Air Takes Off As History-Making Aviation Company In Nigeria
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 13, 2025 The aviation company has completed a 7,800 landings check on one of its planes, the first to ever occur in Africa. Elin Air is showcasing the potential of the aviation industry within Africa and, more specifically, Nigeria. The private Nigerian airline, however, did not reach a historic milestone with […]