Verona ‘VJ’ Jones Steps In To Lead Urbanworld Film Festival As It Hits 30. Explains Why This Moment Matters
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 As Urbanworld celebrates another decade, Jones is clear-eyed about both the challenges ahead and the opportunity they present. Verona “VJ” Jones is stepping into a pivotal moment in her career as she prepares to lead the Urbanworld Film Festival into its next chapter. A seasoned marketing executive and cultural […]
Is Interest In A 4-year College Degree Drying Up? Not Really
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 American colleges are under siege. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite colleges and universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of a college diploma. In turn, […]
Which States Limit Renters Insurance Requirements, And Which Do Not
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 What varies by location is how much control state law gives landlords when requiring coverage. Renters insurance is not required by law in any U.S. state, but landlords often make it a condition of renting through a lease agreement. What varies by location is how much control state […]