Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Ordered To Forfeit $64M After Federal Lobbying Conviction
by Mary Spiller November 1, 2025 The ruling comes months before Michel’s sentencing, as prosecutors say he secretly collected millions from fugitive financier Jho Low to influence U.S. politics. A federal judge has ordered Fugees member Pras Michel to surrender more than $64 million to the U.S. government, a decision that follows his conviction last […]
Andrew Cuomo says ‘diversity can be a weakness’ — before mixing up MSNBC’s Black hosts
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is already in a heated race for New York City mayor with favorite Zorhan Mamdani, but Cuomo potentially made a gaffe he can’t recover from on Saturday (Nov. 1). During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” with Eugene Daniels, Jonathan Capehart and Jackie Alemany, Cuomo explained his position on […]
Kayla Nicole’s Halloween costume shading Taylor Swift is Toni Braxton approved: ‘You killed it!’
Kayla Nicole won Halloween with a double entendre for the ages. The 33-year-old sports journalist and TV personality took to Instagram to show off her ode to the music video for Toni Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough,” and fans immediately picked up the shade she was throwing by the song choice and the video. “She’s […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett finally responds to Stephen A. Smith’s critique — and his apology
The month-long back-and-forth between ESPN host Stephen A. Smith and, well, himself — since Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) hadn’t responded until now — may finally be over. Appearing on TSR Live Thursday night (Oct. 30), the Texas Democrat addressed Smith’s earlier criticism of her delivery and effectiveness in Congress, which sparked major backlash online and […]
Funeral Services For R&B Legend D’Angelo Will Be A Private Affair
by Kandiss Edwards November 1, 2025 The ‘Devil’s Pie’ singer endured a lengthy private battle with pancreatic cancer before his death at 51 yeas old. The funeral for R&B soul legend Michael “D’Angelo” Archer will take place Nov. 1 in Virginia. An unnamed source spoke to AllHipHop about the private ceremony. The service is described […]
Trump blames ‘Radical Democrats’ for SNAP cuts, posts Sen. Schumer’s phone number online
With government food assistance set to lapse Saturday, President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform Friday night to blame Democrats for the disruption and to post Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office phone number. In the post, Trump said government lawyers determined that his administration does not have the legal authority to use […]
Rural Americans Rely On Head Start. Federal Turmoil Has Them Worried
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 1, 2025 For almost as long as she’s been a mother, Sara Laughlin has known where she could turn for help in this western Ohio town 20 miles north of Dayton. For years, the local Head Start program provided stability and care for her oldest son, and it now does […]
8 Celebrities Who Slayed Halloween Cosplay The Right Way
by Ahsan Washington November 1, 2025 Celebrities turn Halloween cosplay into cultural tributes. Each year, Halloween emerges as a showcase of flair, sartorial bravado, and reverent cultural nods. Fright Night 2025 is no different. Black celebrities stepped into the limelight to demonstrate why their Halloween costumes reign supreme over the plethora of typical costumes floating […]
How Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Insurance Bond Is Paying Off
by Sharelle B. McNair November 1, 2025 Analysts and disaster experts estimate Melissa will cause Jamaica a total between $2 billion and $8 billion of economic loss, representing close to a third of the country’s gross domestic product. Following the devastating hit Jamaica took from Hurricane Melissa, a category five storm, the country doesn’t seem […]
Nigerian Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka says U.S. visa revoked after Trump criticism
Nigerian writer and Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka says the U.S. government revoked his visa, and he believes it’s in retaliation for comments he made criticizing former President Donald Trump. Soyinka, 91, became the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. Over the decades, he has taught in the United States […]