7 Black-Owned Companies Taking AI By The Horns
by Ahsan Washington October 2, 2025 These companies are using AI to tackle real-world issues. In the fast-paced world of technology, artificial intelligence is making waves across industries at a blinding speed. Despite all the hype around innovation, the trailblazing work of Black tech entrepreneurs often gets lost in the conversation. BLACK ENTERPRISE is highlighting […]
Black Employee Loses Discrimination Case Filed Against Amazon After Being Placed On Performance Improvement Plan
by Sharelle B. McNair October 2, 2025 The case came about as one of the first cases adhering to the Supreme Court ruling that employees aren’t required to show sustainable damage such as pay cuts, demotions or terminations to pursue federal employment discrimination claims. A judge ruled in favor of Amazon in a discrimination lawsuit […]
Diddy To Speak On His Own Behalf At Sentencing
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 2, 2025 Sentencing is set for Oct. 3. When Sean “Diddy” Combs’ is sentenced Oct. 3 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, his attorney says the music mogul intends to speak before Judge Arun Subramanian issues his ruling, The Independent reports. Diddy’s attorneys notified the judge […]
Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S
The federal government is expected to again accept new applications for a program that grants some people without legal immigration status the ability to live and work in the United States. Lawyers for the federal government and immigrant advocates have presented plans before a federal judge that would open the door again to accepting applications […]
Jasmine Ray To Publish Memoir Claiming Past Romance With Mayor Eric Adams
by Mary Spiller October 2, 2025 The memoir is described as an unveiling of hidden truths Jasmine Ray, a former member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s administration, is preparing to release a self-published memoir that she says will expose a personal relationship she once shared with the mayor. The book, Political Humanity: A […]
Bridging Legacies Through Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Black History, Culture, And Thriving Businesses
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 2, 2025 Pittsburgh’s vibrant Black history and culture continue to drive the city’s flourishing Black business community. When people think of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, its steel legacy and passionate sports culture usually spring to mind first. But with over 440 bridges linking its many communities, the “Steel City” also carries a unique […]
Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Decrease For Black Women But Inequity In Care Persists
by Kandiss Edwards October 2, 2025 Breast cancer remains deadlier for Black women in the United States than for white women, even as overall survival has improved. The American Cancer Society released new statistics showing a marginal decrease in the mortality rate. Although Black women have about 5 percent lower incidence of breast cancer, their mortality rate is roughly […]
Ava Duvernay’s Array 360 Presents 2025 ‘Cinema & Conversations’ Lineup
by Kandiss Edwards October 2, 2025 Array 360 has become one of Los Angeles’ most distinctive film showcases Ava DuVernay’s Array Collective has revealed the 2025 slate for its annual Array 360 showcase, Cinema & Conversations. The series, staged at Array’s Amanda Theater in Los Angeles, will open with The Left-Handed Girl, Taiwan’s official submission […]
In Black columnist’s firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media
As the founding global opinion editor for The Washington Post, Karen Attiah believed her job had always been about assessing world affairs in a way that elevated a diverse range of perspectives. “I’m not just a columnist,” she recently said. But last week, the Post’s only Black female opinion writer revealed she had been fired […]
Diedre Windsor Talks Company’s $90M Revenue Growth And 5 Consecutive Years On The Inc. 5000 List
by Roz A. Gee October 2, 2025 Diedre Windsor reflects on her company’s rapid revenue growth and her legacy. Diedre Windsor, founder and CEO of Windsor Group LLC, has led her company to a fifth consecutive year on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Windsor Group is an award-winning professional services company […]