Driver Apparently Livestreamed On TikTok When She Fatally Struck Pedestrian
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 9, 2025 The woman was seen saying ‘I just hit somebody’ before she cut off the livestream. A driver who hit and killed a man on Nov. 3 may have been filming a TikTok while driving through a suburb in Zion, Illinois. Authorities continue investigating the 43-year-old woman, who goes by […]
Mariah Carey’s Sephora Holiday Ad Faces Backlash Over ‘Anti-Worker’ Message
by Mary Spiller November 9, 2025 The singer’s annual Christmas kickoff faced criticism after partnering with Sephora, with fans accusing the ad of mocking real-world labor issues. Mariah Carey’s beloved “It’s Time” tradition—the annual declaration that the holiday season has arrived—struck a sour note this year. The pop icon’s Nov. 1 announcement, long a festive […]
Marcyliena Morgan, the archivist who brought hip hop to Harvard, dies at 75
The hip hop archivist, Marcyliena H. Morgan, has died at 75. She is credited with creating Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive & Research Institute, convincing elite academia to see the genre as a form of high art. The linguistics anthropologist died on September 28, after battling with Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband, Professor Lawrence D. Bobo, […]
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans. The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came […]
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators held a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay. The Senate has shown few signs of progress over a weekend that could be […]
“Wavy Crockett” rapper Max B released from prison after 16 years behind bars, celebrates with French Montana
Harlem rapper Max B was released from prison today after being sentenced in 2009 to 75 years for his alleged involvement in a botched robbery that ended in a death. His welcome party included rapper French Montana, who filmed the New Yorker, whose name is Charley Wingate, walking out of the New Jersey correctional facility […]
A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees, including Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa, and how they were honored
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class of music giants. The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances by acts like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa and Big Boi of Outkast, along with numerous A-list musical guests. Artists become eligible for the […]
Studio Museum In Harlem Reopens With Landmark Basquiat Acquisition
by Mary Spiller November 9, 2025 After years of renovation, the Studio Museum in Harlem unveils its new home and celebrates a major addition to its collection — a rare Jean-Michel Basquiat painting gifted by longtime supporters. The Studio Museum in Harlem is preparing to reopen its doors on Nov. 15, revealing not only a […]
Basketball Phenom Tyran Stokes Withdraws From Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks High School
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 9, 2025 “We wish Tyran all the best as he pursues his future goals, and we are confident he will find success,” said Athletic Director Alec Moss. The No. 1 high school basketball player, Tyran Stokes, will no longer play for Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks High School in Los Angeles, […]
A Researcher’s View On Using AI To Become A Better Writer
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 9, 2025 Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of AI and ChatGPT, which can crank out entire papers in seconds. It rescues them from procrastination […]