Aced It! Coco Gauff Highest-Paid Female Athlete—Again
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 6, 2025 Gauff’s on-court victories and endorsement deals earned her the top spot on Sportico’s 2025 list of the highest-paid female athletes. Sportico, the sports business publication, crowned tennis star Coco Gauff the highest-paid female athlete for the third consecutive year on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Gauff earned $31 million—$23 million of […]
Trump administration replaces MLK Day, Juneteenth on National Park Fee-Free Day calendar with Trump’s birthday
In an effort to emphasize its stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to focus on America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the fee-free days calendar at National Parks for 2026. In their place are days honoring past presidents, like Theodore Roosevelt, and Flag […]
Shop These Black-Owned Fitness And Tech Gems To Gift For The Holiday
by Ahsan Washington December 6, 2025 BLACK ENTERPRISE Kicks Off ‘12 Days Of Christmas’ Gifts Black-owned brands need support during the holiday gifting season and beyond to sustain economic growth. BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide presents 10 exceptional companies, on day five, who transform fashion, wellness, audio,and athletic performance through their storytelling, craftsmanship, and […]
‘Harper’s Bazaar’ Names Simone Biles 2025 ‘Icon’
by Kandiss Edwards December 6, 2025 Her accomplishments extend far beyond gymnastics. On Oct. 28, Biles joined seven other women in Madrid to receive an “Icon” award at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2025 ceremony. Biles, 28, was honored not just for her athletic dominance but for her impact as a global advocate […]
7 End-Of-Year Money Moves To Make Now
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 6, 2025 But even though it may feel like a chore, the end of the year is precisely the right moment to consider your money. It’s hard to believe, but 2025 is racing to a close already. That means people are already daydreaming about holidays, travel, and gifts — and […]
Another must-watch moment for Michael Jordan as NBA great testifies at NASCAR trial
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan has had a lifetime of big moments. His latest came on the witness stand in a federal courthouse. The retired NBA great testified Friday against NASCAR in an antitrust case he is pursuing against the stock car series on behalf of his race team, 23XI, along with Front Row Motorsports. Both want to […]
Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight
Indiana state House Republicans passed a new state congressional map Friday at the behest of President Donald Trump, advancing the legislation to the state Senate, where it is unclear if enough lawmakers will support its final passage. Lawmakers in the Republican-majority House voted 57-41 in favor of the map, which splits the city of Indianapolis into four districts […]
Trump’s attack on DEI on might affect White male college students the most
Following President Trump’s sweeping executive orders in January, which called for the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, there may be an unintended backlash to the policy, especially on college campuses. While much of the president’s feelings regarding DEI pointed toward race when it came to college admissions, higher education and admissions experts suggest […]
DOJ Civil Rights Division slammed for new 2nd Amendment office despite abandoning cases of racial discrimination, voting rights
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division established an office focused on the Second Amendment, a move that is being slammed by civil rights and racial justice leaders who decried the DOJ’s reversal on investigating claims of racial discrimination and other social justice issues. The Second Amendment Rights Section will be dedicated to protecting […]