Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his ‘Severance’ win
Tramell Tillman is the first Black man to win an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.” Tillman spoke backstage Sunday about the “beautiful work” that scores of Black actors have done before him, including the late Andre Braugher and Michael K. Williams. “I’ve been taken by their work for years and I’ve […]
Walmart Says No To Emotional Support Alligator; Pennsylvania Pastor’s Gator Days Are Over
by Daniel Johnson September 15, 2025 Silva said that although Walmart has now barred his gator, he and his gator, Jinseioshi, have been going to the store for a few years with no problems. Wesley Silva isn’t from Florida, but you might think otherwise. The 60-year-old Pennsylvania native is now in a minor dispute with […]
Priscilla Williams-Till, Cousin Of Emmett Till, Launches Senate Bid In Mississippi
by Mary Spiller September 15, 2025 Civil rights activist Priscilla Williams-Till is challenging incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith with a platform centered on justice, healthcare access, and reproductive rights. Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till and founder of the Emmett Till Justice for Families Foundation, has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, pledging to […]
Coco Gauff Joins Tom Brady-Founded Religion Of Sports In New Branded Content Partnership
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 15, 2025 Gauff will collaborate with Religion of Sports under her own media company, IROC. Coco Gauff is breaking into new arenas as she joins Religion of Sports for a new production and branded content partnership. The deal is set between the creative agency, founded by sports stars such as Tom […]
King’s Chapel In Boston Unveils First Statue To Recognize City’s Place In Slavery
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 15, 2025 In the reclamation of its own history, King’s Chapel will shine a light on Boston’s place in slavery. The first monument recognizing Boston’s connection to slavery will finally see the light of day. King’s Chapel on Tremont Street will host the historic monument. The area is one of the […]
7 Scholarships Students Should Consider Applying For Before 2025 Ends
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 15, 2025 Scholarships help reduce the burden of college costs without requiring repayment, making them essential tools for accessing quality education. As college costs soar, securing financial aid has become paramount for students pursuing higher education. Scholarships help reduce the burden of college costs without requiring repayment, making them essential […]
Usain Bolt on his track greatness: ‘I wanted to set high standards and I did’
On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the World’s Fastest Man, the greatest Jamaican sprinter was in a sky box in the stadium — his presence literally hovering over a sport that hasn’t been the same since he left. Oblique Seville might be the new 100-meter world champion. Usain Bolt remains the […]
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights expands at a critical moment in U.S. history
A popular museum in Atlanta is expanding at a critical moment in the United States — and unlike the Smithsonian Institution, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history. The monthslong renovation, which cost nearly $60 million, […]