Amy Porterfield’s $60 Million Bet on Doing Less
“Stop trying to do more. Do less, and do it better.” That might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect from a wildly successful business coach who helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses. But you don’t hire Amy Porterfield to help you throw spaghetti against a wall and figure out what to try next. […]
OpenAI Wants To Be A Data Hub With ChatGPT Health
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo labeled the application as “another step toward turning ChatGPT into a personal super-assistant that can support you with information and tools to achieve your goals across any part of your life.” Since millions of people already ask ChatGPT question concerning their health, […]
What part of no don’t you understand?’ 50 Cent reacts to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ efforts to get out of jail—including writing Trump
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is not giving up his fight for his freedom. After the music mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges and was sentenced to a little over four years (50 months) in prison, Combs and his legal team have made multiple attempts to overturn the court’s verdict and sentencing– including outreach to the […]
The Not-So-Shocking Reasons Why 60% Of High School Students Aren’t Considering HBCUs
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 Researchers found 61% of students had almost no familiarity with the institutions. A heart-breaking survey from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed that 60% of high school scholars aren’t aware of how attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can be a gateway to their futures, […]
Atlanta Falcons Along With The Arthur Blank Foundation Invest In Female Footballers
by Kandiss Edwards January 9, 2026 The funding initiative is intended to help schools offset costs associated with starting or expanding girls flag football programs. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to apply for grant funding to support or launch girls’ flag football programs, according to an announcement from the Arthur M. Blank […]
Salt-N-Pepa lose bid to reclaim their masters after judge dismisses lawsuit against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa’s legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG) may have reached a dead end. This week, a New York judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by group members Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, which sought to reclaim ownership of their music and accused UMG of violating copyright law. “None of the contracts identified by […]
How To Cultivate Change Champions In Your Organization
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 9, 2026 But because many strategic plans prioritize the operational aspects of the transformation, it’s not an uncommon misstep for organizations to unintentionally leave their people in the lurch. A strategy-centered approach to change management is critical to executing organizational shifts that align with business priorities and drive impact. But […]
Iran’s supreme leader says protesters are ‘ruining their own streets’ to please Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched through the streets overnight, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump as having hands “stained with the […]
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, a day after an officer shot and killed a driver in Minnesota, authorities said. The Department of Homeland Security described the vehicle’s passenger as “a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de […]