Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor
Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office because of term limits, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. Prosecutors say bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie was being paid as if he was working when he and Cantrell were really […]
What The Helly? Wingstop Employees Accused Of Throwing Hot Grease On Customers
by Kandiss Edwards August 16, 2025 Wingstop employees are getting out of hand. Ex-employees, in separate states, have been arrested for assaulting customers with hot grease. Wingstop is grappling with two disturbing incidents involving employees allegedly using hot grease during customer disputes. The incidents took place in Tennessee and Florida months apart. On July 22, […]
FAFO Still In Full Effect At Target As Foot Traffic Continues To Decline For Retail Giant
by Kandiss Edwards August 16, 2025 Ever since Target eliminated its DEI initiatives, Black people have been standing on business by not shopping at the retail giant. Target is facing its sixth consecutive month of declining store visits. July foot traffic was down 3.9 percent compared to last year, according to Placer.ai. The decline follows […]
BLACK ENTERPRISE Is 55 Years Old: Our Tribute To The Visionary
by Derek Dingle August 16, 2025 In reading this special issue, readers discovered the story of a determined man prepared to win against the odds “Lacking Capital, managerial and technical knowledge, and crippled by prejudice, the minority businessman has been effectively kept out of the American marketplace. We want to help change this.” With that […]
Hip-Hop Legend LL COOL J Set To Host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 16, 2025 The ceremony will take place live in New York City at the UBS Arena on Sept. 7 It’s recently been announced that living legendary lyricist and hip-hop icon, LL COOL J, will be hosting this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to the cable network, this will […]
Georgia Restaurant Fires Back After Viral Visit From RFK Jr. Results In Scrutiny
by Sharelle B. McNair August 16, 2025 The owner said calls started to overflow in addition to messages and negative reviews having nothing to do with service. The owner of the Cherokee Rose restaurant in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is firing back after a visit from the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy, Atlanta News […]