Trump Appears To Threaten Chicago With National Guard Deployment, But Chicago Isn’t Scared
by Daniel Johnson September 6, 2025 ‘The President’s threats are beneath the honor of our nation, but the reality is that he wants to occupy our city and break our Constitution,’ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media. After Donald Trump appeared to threaten Chicago with a National Guard invasion using his favorite communication […]
Rolling Ray, Viral Social Media Star And Zeus Network Personality, Dies at 28
by Mary Spiller September 6, 2025 Rolling Ray, the viral social media personality and Zeus Network star known for his catchphrase “Purr,” has died at 28, his family and Zeus confirmed. Rolling Ray, a social media sensation celebrated for his sharp wit and viral one-liners, has died at 28. His passing was first shared by […]
Justice Department Launches Probes Into Mortgage Fraud Claims Against Lisa Cook
by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 6, 2025 Fed governor Lisa Cook is fighting to keep her job while battling DOJ and Trump-era mortgage fraud allegations. Just days after Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook revealed plans to sue over Donald Trump’s order for her removal, the Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged mortgage fraud tied […]
Damon Dash Files For Bankruptcy Amid $25M Debt
by Mary Spiller September 6, 2025 Dash, cofounder of Roc-A-Fella Records, says he has just $4,000 in assets. Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash has declared bankruptcy, revealing he has little more than $4,000 in assets while facing over $25 million in debts. Dash, who launched the influential label with Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke in […]
Joseph McNeil, One Of The Greensboro Four, Dies Of Parkinson’s At 83
by Daniel Johnson September 6, 2025 The Greensboro Four collectively helped to change the course of American history when they conducted a sit-in at a Woolworth’s lunch counter. Joseph McNeil, one of the Greensboro Four, a group of students enrolled at North Carolina A&T University who engaged in what is recognized as one of the […]
Felicia Pride gets real about the realities of dating over 40 in ‘Come Close’: ‘Black women over 40 deserve love stories’
Felicia Pride can discuss the topic of love with great ease. And not just the romantic kind, but the enduring type formed between family and friends. As a co-executive producer and writer for Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” she’s particularly excited about how the show’s final season will spotlight those relationships in all their complexity. The fourth and […]
George Clinton Prevails In Court Battle Over Funk Catalog Rights
by Mary Spiller September 6, 2025 Clinton scored a decisive win in federal court after a judge dismissed claims by the late Bernie Worrell’s estate that the Parliament-Funkadelic co-founder was owed co-ownership and royalties on hundreds of classic funk tracks. George Clinton has secured a legal victory in a long-running battle over ownership of Parliament-Funkadelic’s […]
The Pros And Cons Of Using AI To Manage Your Finances
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 6, 2025 With the help of artificial intelligence, managing your finances is faster and easier than ever. Managing your finances can feel like a full-time job. Thankfully, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), managing your finances is faster and easier than ever—from setting goals and tracking expenses, to building […]
Whoopi Goldberg Sues Ex-NJ Mayor Over Cannabis Dispensary
by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 6, 2025 Whoopi Goldberg’s WhoopFam cannabis company has ignited a legal war with Paterson, New Jersey’s former mayor. Whoopi Goldberg’s WhoopFam cannabis company has entered into a legal clash with Paterson, New Jersey’s convicted ex-Mayor Joey Torres, over their stalled efforts to open a recreational marijuana store in the city. Court […]
Teyana Taylor Partners With Chime For ‘Ball On A Budget’ Relaunch
by Jameelah Mullen September 6, 2025 Celebrities prove you don’t need to break the bank to create a standout fashion moment. Multi-hyphenate star Teyana Taylor showcases her iconic fashion sense in the latest episode of “Ball on a Budget,” a web series by Chime where celebrities challenge themselves to create stylish outfits on a limited […]