Florida Pastors Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Prevent Erasure Of Black History Matters Mural
by Daniel Johnson August 30, 2025 A pair of Florida men are in the news after police in St. Petersburg, Florida, alleged that the pair attempted to block transportation crews from painting over a “Black History Matters” mural. A pair of Florida pastors are in the news for making what the late Rep. John Lewis […]
Sterling K. Brown Gets Emotional At AAFCA TV Honors, Wins For ‘Paradise’ As Other Standouts Celebrated
by Mary Spiller August 30, 2025 The African-American Film Critics Association’s 7th Annual TV Honors lit up LA with powerful speeches and groundbreaking wins, as Sterling K. Brown and Kathy Bates led a night celebrating diverse voices and top-tier television. The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) celebrated its 7th Annual TV Honors on Aug. 23, […]
James E. Ferguson II, Civil Rights Lawyer Who Helped Integrate Schools, Dies at 82
by Mary Spiller August 30, 2025 Ferguson spent decades fighting for racial justice by challenging school segregation, reversing wrongful convictions, and sparing prisoners from execution. James E. Ferguson II, a civil rights lawyer who spent decades fighting for racial justice by challenging school segregation, reversing wrongful convictions, and sparing prisoners from execution, died July 21 […]
Chicago Chefs Serve Up Black Culinary Excellence At Summertime Dining Showcase
by Mary Spiller August 30, 2025 A group of Chicago’s top Black women chefs is coming together to serve up more than just food — they’re serving community, culture, and collaboration with ‘A Taste of Black Excellence: Summertime Edition.’ Chicago’s vibrant food scene will get an infusion of cultural pride next weekend as four accomplished […]
Intel Ends Partnership With HBCU After U.S. Takes Stake In Tech Giant
by Daniel Johnson August 30, 2025 Intel ended a partnership with North Carolina Central University’s law school aimed at developing a pipeline for diverse recruits through the university’s Technology Law and Policy Center. The first impact of a deal between chip manufacturer Intel and the Trump Administration, which some economists and conservatives have criticized as […]
Essence HBCU Classic Debuts At Harvard Stadium, Spotlighting Culture Beyond The Game
by Mary Spiller August 30, 2025 Harvard Stadium will trade crimson for HBCU colors this Labor Day weekend as the inaugural Essence HBCU Classic brings Black college culture to Boston. A new college football tradition is taking shape in an unexpected place — Harvard Stadium. This weekend, the historic venue will host the first-ever Essence […]
Black Real Estate Investor Sues California County, Claims Racial Bias Blocked Property Permits
by Mary Spiller August 30, 2025 Marin County developer, Dietrick Burks, says local officials deliberately slowed his floating home projects because he’s Black. A Black real estate investor is suing Marin County, California, and its chief building official, claiming he was subjected to unfair permitting hurdles because of his race. Dietrick Burks, an entrepreneur who […]
New Edition Gears Up To Receive A Hometown Tribute
by Ida Harris August 30, 2025 New Edition’s Ron Devoe sat down to discuss the proud moment. On the heels of celebrating the 40-year legacy with a monumental, 31-city Legacy Tour back in 2023, the six members of New Edition—Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, and of course Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill—are readying themselves for […]
How Global E-Commerce Brands Can Recover U.S. Import Tariffs: Duty Drawback Explained
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 30, 2025 Rising tariffs and trade enforcement are reshaping the economics of international e-commerce. For brands importing into the U.S. and shipping globally, duty costs have climbed significantly—especially with reciprocal tariffs and de minimis exemptions phasing out, which once allowed duty-free treatment on low-value imports. And the pressure is showing […]
The Atlanta Dream Partners With Cash App And ForgiveCo To Offer Debt Relief
by Kandiss Edwards August 30, 2025 More than 3,500 families in the Metro Atlanta area will see a total of $10 million in debt cleared this week thanks to the Atlanta Dream. More than 3,500 families in the Metro Atlanta area will see a total of $10 million in debt cleared this week — the […]