Nigerian Drone Startup Shines After Receiving $11M Investment From U.S. Tech Billionaire
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move that signals major interest in […]
Zoë Saldaña is officially the highest-grossing actor of all time: ‘Extraordinary journey’
Being a blockbuster action star brings in blockbuster bank. One month after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” hit theaters, Zoë Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress reached the milestone after starring in three of the highest-grossing films ever released: 2009’s “Avatar,” its 2022 sequel “The Way of […]
Prairie View A&M Football Coach Tremaine Jackson Feels Recruiting 18-Year-Olds Doesn’t Lead To Success
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it continues recruiting 18-year-olds when the […]
Teyana Taylor defends her polarizing character in ‘One Battle After Another’: ‘Are we watching the same film?’
Teyana Taylor, who just won her first Golden Globe for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in “One Battle After Another,” says she doesn’t fully understand the scrutiny surrounding her character. The 35-year-old actress opened up about the role, and the backlash it has sparked for what some viewers have called an oversexualized, fetishized depiction […]
How Policy Is Setting The Stage For Markets In 2026
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than at any time since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong year for global markets, but […]
7 Tips For Creating A Successful Hybrid Work Culture
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Hybrid work poses challenges, including overcoming roadblocks to communication and collaboration, retooling productivity management, and ensuring engagement and equity. Hybrid working is here to stay. In 2025, 97% of employees said they wanted to continue working remotely. While hybrid work can yield higher productivity, employee well-being, and increased […]
The Life Insurance Misconception Leaving Americans Exposed
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 About 75% of Americans wildly overestimate the cost of life insurance. It’s estimated that 74 million Americans don’t have life insurance, and another 25 million admit they need more coverage than what they already have, according to LIMRA’s 2025 Insurance Barometer Study. The reason most don’t have enough […]
How to Unplug From Technology at Work—A Guide for Brands & Leaders
In a world where smartphone notifications never stop and emails flood our inboxes at all hours, the ability to step back and disconnect has become a rare skill—one many dream of but rarely implement. A 2025 Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report estimates that the average time between interruptions during core business hours is two […]
‘F–k you!’: Trump flips finger in expletive response to Ford worker who called him ‘pedophile protector’
An angry President Donald Trump flipped his middle finger and delivered an expletive response to a Ford worker during a visit to the automotive company’s plant in Michigan, where he delivered a speech touting his handling of the U.S. economy. Trump’s perhaps unpresidential reaction came as he toured the assembly line at the Ford River […]
‘You gon’ see the Brooklyn in me’: Eric Adams gets into tense argument with woman at Dallas-area airport
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was involved in a public back-and-forth with a woman while deplaning a flight at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and it was all caught on video. In the 30-second clip, which was shared to Reddit before widely being circulated online, Adams is seen talking to a white woman who […]