The Mirai Meltdown ‘Nightmare:’ Toyota Allegedly Forced Collections After Telling Owners to Stop Paying
by Sharelle B. McNair January 17, 2026 Attorney Jason Ingber feels his clients shouldn’t have to make decisions like this while dealing with Mirai, which is already difficult, calling it “just a cherry on top.” Owners of Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai may be allowed to push a lawsuit on the company amid claims that having the […]
Harris County, Texas Named Deadliest Place In The US For Black Mothers To Give Birth
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 17, 2026 New research identifies Harris County Texas as one of the deadliest places in the U.S. for Black women to give birth. New research shows Harris County is the most dangerous place in the U.S. for Black women to give birth, with maternal and infant death rates that have at […]
Mustard credits tennis and healthy habits for his 120-pound weight loss journey
Everyone’s weight loss transformation is different. Just ask Mustard. The superproducer has seen his fair share of stops and starts, going through different trainers, diets and more, all in an attempt to live a healthier lifestyle and shed the weight. Even after dancing on the stage of all stages at the Super Bowl last February, […]
Middle School Counselor Placed On Leave Amid Claims Of Improper Messages To Minor
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 17, 2026 A middle school counselor in Baton Rouge has been placed on leave amid viral social media posts accusing him of inappropriately messaging a minor. A Baton Rouge middle school counselor has been placed on administrative leave after allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old girl. A social […]
Raphael Warnock and HBCU choirs bring “Total Praise” to Capitol Hill in tribute to Richard Smallwood
Some songs aren’t just sung — they’re held. They become the soundtrack to sorrow, the language of gratitude, and the steady hand that lifts us when life gets hard. That legacy echoed through Capitol Hill on Wednesday (Jan. 14), when U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock honored gospel icon Richard Smallwood in a public ceremony that […]
Paramount Scores First Look Deal With Issa Rae’s Hoorae Film & Television
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 The agreement formalizes an ongoing relationship between Rae’s Hoorae and Paramount. Issa Rae has signed a three-year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Under the agreement, Rae will develop film and television projects through her production company, Hoorae Film & Television. The David Ellison-run Paramount will receive […]
It’s A King Weekend. Here’s What Going On In Your City
by Ahsan Washington January 17, 2026 Cities and communities are honoring Dr. King’s legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend has transformed from a federal holiday into a collective movement that combines remembrance and service with cultural celebrations in major American cities. Throughout the extended weekend, cities and communities are honoring Dr. King’s legacy through […]
WHEW! Joy Reid Has Had Enough Of Stephen A. Smith’s Shenanigans
by Kandiss Edwards January 17, 2026 Reid isn’t the only one tired of Smith and his remarks. Joy Reid is the latest journalist to criticize Stephen A. Smith over his public remarks that often land outside of the realm of sports. She is also challenging his public disrespect and inclination to react passively toward conservative […]
The Impact Of Insurance Costs On Homeownership
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 17, 2026 In this article, Cheap Insurance explores how rising home insurance costs are affecting homeownership decisions. Homeowners insurance has traditionally been a background cost of owning a home, but in many markets, it is becoming a defining factor in housing affordability. Recent industry research and real estate surveys show […]
Former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood killed in hit-and-run incident
Kianna Underwood, a talented actress who appeared on Nickelodeon’s “All That” as a child and toured on the hit musical “Hairspray,” has died following a hit-and-run accident in New York. She was 33. Multiple news outlets, including TMZ, Variety and People confirmed Underwood’s death. The actress was crossing the street around 6:50 a.m. in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, […]