Indiana hospital fires doctor and nurse who turned away pregnant Black woman who then gave birth on a highway
A doctor and nurse who allegedly turned away a woman while she was actively in labor at an Indiana hospital are no longer employed. Hospital officials at Franciscan Health Crown Point announced the individuals’ termination, saying both failed Mercedes Wells’ care while she was due to give birth to her daughter. “The physician and the […]
Two North Texas men indicted for alleged scheme to enslave Haitian island
A federal grand jury has indicted two Texas men over an alleged year-long plot to travel to a remote Haitian island, kill its male population and enslave the women and children. Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20, are charged with conspiracy to murder, maim, or kidnap in a foreign country, as well […]
Miss Jamaica remains hospitalized three days after fall from Miss Universe stage
Three days after a scary fall during the preliminary evening gown round during Miss Universe, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica remains hospitalized with her sister saying she “isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped.” Henry, 28, was walking down the stage in Thailand when she missed a step and fell completely off. Her […]
Mara Brock Akil gets her flowers with Norman Lear Achievement Award at Producers Guild Awards
Mara Brock Akil is finally receiving the kind of industry-wide recognition her influence has long deserved. The Producers Guild of America has named the award-winning writer and showrunner the 2026 recipient of the Norman Lear Achievement Award, which will be presented at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles. For […]
Supreme Court lets Texas use disputed voting map— for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections. Civil rights groups say the map was engineered to dilute the voting power of voters of color. The order came late Friday (Nov. 21) from Justice Samuel Alito, who handles emergency matters […]
Will Your Benefits Disappear? Understanding The New SNAP Rules Set To Shrink Recipient Count
by Jeroslyn JoVonn November 22, 2025 As federal SNAP benefits start returning to low-income households, many recipients must now brace for new work requirements that take effect in December. The 43-day government shutdown halted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, averaging $190 per person. Since the government reopened […]
What Are The IRS Reporting Requirements For Rental Income?
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 22, 2025 According to the IRS, the “tax gap” in the United States is $696 billion. That’s the difference between Americans’ actual tax liability and the income taxes they end up paying. If you’re a new real estate investor, you might ask yourself, “Will the IRS know about my rental […]
12 Ways To Cut Holiday Shopping Costs As Spending Estimated To Surpass $1 Trillion
by Jeffrey McKinney November 22, 2025 Sticking to a budget and researching prices, discounts and sales on items you want to buy can help lower holiday spending. In an unprecedented way, Americans are anticipated to spend over $1 trillion during the quickly approaching holiday shopping season. The colossal forecast for November and December 2025 from […]
FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown
Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday. A number of controllers started calling out of work as the shutdown dragged on longer than a month and they dealt […]
Ex-Georgia deputies cleared of murder in death of Black man shocked at least 15 times
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Three former Georgia sheriff’s deputies have been found not guilty of murder in the death of a Black man who raised a white homeowner’s suspicions by asking for a drink of water while walking through a small Georgia town. Eurie Martin, 58, was repeatedly shocked with Tasers after he refused to […]