40 Years Of The King Holiday: A Promise Renewed, A Legacy Reimagined
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 15, 2026 That victory was not inevitable. Forty years ago, after one of the longest legislative battles in modern U.S. history, the United States established the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, a national recognition not only of Dr. King’s leadership but of the moral force of the Civil Rights Movement. […]
Study Shows Link Between Police Brutality and Heart Health In Black Women
by Mitti Hicks January 15, 2026 The study examined 422 Black women aged 30 to 46. A new study from North Carolina State University shows that worrying about police brutality and harassment is having an impact on heart health for Black women in the United States. The top concern for Black women is the potential […]
Justin Jones Backs ‘Abolish ICE’ While Other Democrats Face Criticism For Wanting To Fund Them
by Sharelle B. McNair January 15, 2026 While comments underneath the video showcase racist language like “little chimpanzee needs to be put in its place,” others highlight data on how several Americans agree with Jones as ICE is under high scrutiny for their performance. With the topic of immigration being at the forefront of the […]
Kristy Scott seemingly shares an update about her living arrangements amid divorce
Kristy Scott is living large and in charge amid her divorce from estranged husband Desmond Scott. The social media stunner shared a new series of images on Wednesday with the caption “same address,” sending her fans into a frenzy. The photos showcase the 30-year-old clad in a burgundy form-fitting cocktail dress and matching slingback stilettos […]
How Freelancers Can Use AI Tools to Overcome Income Volatility
Daniella Flores thought she had her freelance finances figured out. With a yearly contract and three regular clients, half her income felt predictable—until she learned she’s losing her biggest client in February. “My wife and I are always putting money away into an emergency fund, but I find myself doing that more now as I […]
Ludacris and Nelly draw backlash over bookings at MAGA-coded music festival
Rappers Ludacris and Nelly are drawing heat on social media over their inclusion in the lineup for the “Rock The Country” music festival — an event critics describe as MAGA-coded due to its lineup and association with conservative-leaning performers. “Rock The Country” bills itself as a celebration of “patriotic” Americana music, featuring a roster that […]
NH lawmaker remains defiant following backlash over leaked Signal chat advocating ‘segregated schools’
Racism isn’t just for red states. New Hampshire is in the spotlight after a recently leaked Signal chat reportedly shows Republican Rep. Kristin Noble, chair of the House Education Policy & Administration Committee, making comments that appeared to endorse the idea of “segregated schools,” suggesting that separating students could yield better test scores. According to The […]