‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star James Pickens Jr. reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and how it’s affected his family
James Pickens Jr. has played one of the most beloved doctors on TV since 2005, but after “Grey’s Anatomy” made a shocking midseason revelation, Pickens is making one of his own. The 71-year-old actor revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer– a battle his family knows all too well. “It’s not the kind of news […]
Texas State Trooper relieved of game-day duties after aggressively bumping Black South Carolina players during Texas A&M game
A college football game went viral for all the wrong reasons on Saturday. During the first half of Texas A&M vs. South Carolina, Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor raced downfield to score an 80-yard touchdown to put the Gamecocks up 27-3. After Harbor was joined by two of his teammates in the northeast endzone tunnel, […]
Magic Johnson Enterprises Promotes Alexia Grevious Henderson To President
by Mary Spiller November 15, 2025 Henderson has been part of Magic Johnson Enterprises since 2017. Magic Johnson Enterprises has appointed Alexia Grevious Henderson as its new president, marking a major leadership transition within the company’s top ranks. The promotion, effective immediately, positions Henderson at the helm of a growing portfolio of investments, partnerships, and […]
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Men to Get Tested
by Mary Spiller November 15, 2025 The longtime actor says he is “living proof” that screening saves lives — especially for Black men facing higher risk. “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran James Pickens Jr. is known to millions as Dr. Richard Webber — a character who spends his days saving lives. Now, the 73-year-old actor is sharing […]
Trump issues additional pardons for two January 6 rioters
Months after President Donald Trump began his second term, pardoning individuals who were convicted of crimes related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, he’s issuing new pardons. The first of this new batch went to a militia member who was convicted of a separate Kentucky firearms charge that wasn’t included in his […]
Steph Curry honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant in first game as sneaker free agent
Stephen Curry stepped onto the court Friday night (Nov. 14) with both a message and new footwear. In his first game since parting ways with Under Armour, the Golden State Warriors star arrived to pregame warmups in Nike’s Kobe 6 Mambacita sneakers, a tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant. After the Warriors edged out the […]
SNAP Recipients Must Reapply Under Trump Plan
by Mary Spiller November 15, 2025 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says millions will have to re-verify eligibility. The Trump administration is preparing a major shift in how low-income Americans access food assistance, signaling plans to require millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to reapply for their benefits. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined the […]
Eddie Murphy reveals pain about 2007 Oscars, but not for losing: ‘What a waste of time’
Ask any Eddie Murphy fan and they’ll tell you his best dramatic role was Jimmy Ealy in the 2006 film adaptation of “Dreamgirls.” The performance earned Murphy his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, an award many predicted he would easily win. But Oscar night 2007 didn’t go Murphy’s way. When presenter Rachel […]
Klay Thompson Blasts Ex-NBA Players Over Disrespectful Comments About Megan Thee Stallion
by Mary Spiller November 15, 2025 The Mavericks guard called out Patrick Beverley and Jason Williams after they used crude language while speculating about his on-court struggles. Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is pushing back after two former NBA players referenced his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion while critiquing his recent shooting slump — and […]
UDC’s Climb Reflects Renewed Focus On Equity And Excellence
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 15, 2025 The University of the District of Columbia soars in HBCU rankings, redefining access. Written by Sean Mitchell The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, D.C.’s only public university and the nation’s only urban land-grant HBCU, has achieved a major milestone — ranking #18 among all Historically […]