Pepsi National Battle Of The Bands Brought 8 Of The Best HBCU Marching Bands To Texas
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 27, 2025 The National Battle of the Bands also announced that it honored Dr. Julian E. White, longtime Director of Bands at Florida A&M University This past weekend, marching band and HBCU fans had the opportunity to view some of their favorite schools participating in the annual Pepsi National Battle of the […]
The Big Pivot: How Digital Ad Budgets Are Changing In 2025
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 27, 2025 Many companies are also reassessing their agency relationships, shifting toward in-house capabilities or partnering directly with platforms to gain more control and efficiency. How brands have shifted digital spend in 2025 Midway through 2025, it’s clear that brands are redirecting their advertising budgets at an unprecedented pace. The […]
NOT PRESSED: Deion Sanders On Shilo’s Tampa Bay Release, ‘He’s Gonnna Be Straight’
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 27, 2025 ‘Shilo’s a man of many talents’ After being cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Shilo Sanders will be good, according to his NFL Hall of Fame father and football coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, as he assures the media that there are plans in place if he […]
Texas election map for 2026 are racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit
Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor the party in the 2026 midterm elections, saying it weakens the electoral influence of Black voters. The NAACP and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed the lawsuit in Texas. They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering […]
Deion Sanders And Blenders Eyewear Continue To Change the Game With The New PRIME21 Launch
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 27, 2025 Deion Sanders has never been one to play small. Deion Sanders has never been one to play small. Known to the world as “Coach Prime,” the Hall of Famer, two-sport legend, and current head coach of Colorado football has built a legacy around excellence, style, and staying unapologetically […]
Coco Gauff’s 1st match with a new serve coach at the US Open is a struggle but also a win
Coco Gauff’s first match since enlisting someone to help with her shaky serving got off to a rocky start at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night. She double-faulted in the very first game — and a total of 10 times. She got broken in that game, too — and a total of six times. The only numbers that truly […]
Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge
President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a “killing field.” The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed to historic drops in violent […]
Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer says she’ll sue Trump to keep her job
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will sue President Donald Trump’s administration to try to prevent him from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday. The announcement makes it more likely that a high-stakes legal battle will ensue that will probably end up at the Supreme Court, and could redefine the limits of the president’s legal authority over the central […]