For Debbie Allen, Barbie’s new tribute doll of her is ‘everything’
When you hear the name Debbie Allen, the words legend or iconic follow closely behind. She’s been dancing in our hearts since “Fame,” directing some of the most beloved TV moments of the past four decades, and pushing young artists toward excellence through her namesake dance academy. And now, Mattel’s latest Tribute Collection Barbie honors […]
Judge Pushes For Chicago ICE Agents To Wear Body Cameras Amid ‘Concerning’ Clashes With Public
by Sharelle B. McNair October 17, 2025 After ordering ICE agents to wear badges and not seeing it down, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she is concerned on her orders not being followed. As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to roam the streets of Chicago, a federal judge is asking them […]
DMX’s Uncle Says Associates and Friends Neglected To Help Pay For Rapper’s Funeral
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DMX’s uncle, Uncle Ray said, ‘Everybody put out statements, hashtags, and tributes. But when it came time to actually do something… silence.’ Details have recently emerged revealing that the rapper’s associates did not cover the funeral costs for Yonkers recording artist DMX but were instead paid through […]
North Carolina’s only swing district — and a Black congressman’s seat — targeted in GOP’s new map
Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress by attempting to thwart the reelection of the Democrat now in the state’s only swing seat. State House and Senate GOP leaders unveiled the proposed boundaries in advance of next week’s General […]
Troy Taylor, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. And Rev. Dr. Frankly Richardson Want The Black Community To Lean In
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 17, 2025 This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men. The 2025 XCEL Summit for Men has kicked off with its empowering three-day experience powered by BLACK ENTERPRISE. This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men who are shaping culture, business, and community. […]
Michelle Obama to promote new book ‘The Look’ with podcast series
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be promoting her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special, six-part companion series to the podcast “IMO” that she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. Guests will include Jane Fonda, model-activist Bethann Hardison and designer-former J. Crew executive Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company founded by Michelle Obama and […]
Black Woman Turns $50 Into A Tropical Sanctuary
by Jameelah Mullen October 17, 2025 The homesteader shares her expat journey on TikTok and Instagram. As many search for ways to connect with nature and live more sustainably, one TikToker is showing her followers that living off-the-grid is not only possible but affordable. Daja Hansel-Coates, who goes by the username @ihopeyoufindserenity on social media, relocated […]
OpenAI bans use of Martin Luther King Jr.’s likeness after viral AI videos spark outrage
If you’ve seen videos of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering “new” speeches or joining TikTok trends, those clips may soon disappear from your feed—at least the ones created with OpenAI’s new video generator, “Sora.” After Dr. King’s daughter, Bernice King, denounced the use of AI to reimagine her father, OpenAI announced it […]
Shout Out To The Black Estheticians Who Keep Melanated Skin Glowing
by Ahsan Washington October 17, 2025 National Esthetician Day rolls around every October. Each October, on National Esthetician Day, there’s an opportunity to amplify the work of those in the skincare industry who are tasked with developing and nurturing glowing Black complexions. These practitioners go hard to ensure that Black skin is Beautiful. According to […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants To Finish Basketball Career In Greece
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 ‘I don’t want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece.’ Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed his post-NBA plans. According to BasketNews, the 30-year-old, who is preparing for his 13th season in the NBA, said […]