North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore celebrates grand reopening
Days before stepping into the new year, a business owner in North Carolina celebrated a new chapter in her journey. Author and business owner Victoria Scott-Miller celebrated the reopening of Liberation Station, the state’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore. “It is homecoming. It is homecoming season. It’s homecoming day,” Scott-Miller said during the grand reopening, per […]
Trump’s grudge over Nobel Peace Prize is reportedly why he didn’t back Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
President Donald Trump surprised many in Venezuela when he declined to throw his support behind the Latin American country’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, following the United States’ capture and removal of authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro. Trump’s refusal to back Machado as Venezuela’s interim leader reportedly stems from a grudge he holds against her for […]
Black Hollywood shines bright from the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards red carpet
Award season is officially underway, and Black Hollywood is already shining bright — from the red carpet to the winners’ circle. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, held Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in California, kicked off with a red carpet that brought out some of the best […]
Rep. Maxine Waters ‘reconsidering’ view on impeaching Trump amid Venezuela takeover
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., says she is “reconsidering” her view on President Donald Trump facing impeachment for his unilateral decision to issue military strikes in Venezuela, capture President Nicolás Maduro, and seize control of the Latin American country’s oil infrastructure. “What we are witnessing is an unprecedented escalation of an unlawful invasion, the detention […]
What To Do When Your Job Is Restructuring In 2026
by Black Enterprise January 5, 2026 Here’s how to move smartly — not fearfully — through this season Dear Fairygodmentor®, My company recently announced that 2026 is a “rebuild year.” They’re reorganizing teams, cutting budgets, freezing promotions — and everyone’s walking on eggshells. I’m worried about job security and not sure how to stand out […]
8 Books That Call Out Tax Disparity And Call Attention To Money Management
by Ahsan Washington January 5, 2026 Tax season is a critical juncture for financial reclamation In 2026, tax season stands as a critical time for financial reclamation. For the Black community, the U.S. tax code has long served as a “silent architect” of the racial wealth gap — a complex web of property tax inequities, […]
Legacy Hoops! Steph, Dell Curry Set Record For Most Combined Games By Father-Son Player Duo
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 The father-son duo have another NBA player to add to their dynasty, Steph’s younger brother Seth. Steph and Dell Curry have a new NBA record to celebrate together. Although Dell Curry has been retired for decades, he now holds a new NBA record thanks to his son, Steph. As […]
Jordan Chiles’ latest floor routine sets the tone for the New Year
Jordan Chiles is already setting the tone for the new year. On Sunday, Jan. 4, the 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist unveiled her latest floor routine at UCLA’s NCAA season opener, the Best of the West quad competition hosted by the University of Washington. Set to a high-energy, feel-good medley featuring hits from Whitney Houston, Stevie […]
Justin and Christian Combs To Break Silence In New Zeus Network Docuseries Following Diddy’s Conviction
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 5, 2026 The docuseries is expected to debut on the Zeus Network video-on-demand service later this year. As Sean “Diddy” Combs begins serving his 50-month federal prison sentence, his sons, Justin and Christian “King” Combs, are turning to the camera to reclaim their family’s narrative. The brothers have partnered with […]
Hakeem Jeffries Calls For Investigation Into Trump’s Health Claims
by Kandiss Edwards January 5, 2026 Jeffries says lawmakers have a duty to ensure the nation’s leader is fit to carry out the duties of the office. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Congress should launch an investigation into President Donald Trump’s health. Jeffries believes there is a lack of transparency surrounding Trump’s health. Speaking […]