A$AP Rocky Covers Rent For Residents In Old Harlem Neighborhood
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 21, 2026 “I wanted to do something that felt like giving back.” While discussing his latest album on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, A$AP Rocky revealed that he paid the rent for all the tenants in a building in his old Harlem neighborhood. Rocky told Fallon that he […]
‘Good and Nice:’ Dr Pepper Turns Fan’s Viral TikTok Jingle Into CFP National Championship Ad
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 21, 2026 The commercial ran twice during the Jan. 19 contest. When Romeo Bingham created a catchy hook for Dr Pepper, they never expected the video to go viral beyond the internet. Now, the hit has gone from TikTok to national television as the soda brand used the tune in its […]
National DJ Day: A Shout-Out To The Talent Behind the Turntables
by Ahsan Washington January 21, 2026 Black DJs helped craft music culture. Black disc jockeys have crafted music culture through their ear for sound, crowd control, and the creation of atmosphere, long before automated playlists and streaming platforms entered the ecosystem. The pioneers, who started in Bronx recreation centers, Chicago warehouses and basements, turned turntables […]
Big Tech Staff Rally Bosses Against Trump’s ICE Raids
by Sharelle B. McNair January 21, 2026 The tech world’s support of President Donal Trump has vastly changed between his first and second terms in office. Employees working at Silicon Valley’s most lucrative tech companies are standing up for change, rallying for their bosses to put pressure on President Donald Trump to withdraw federal U.S. Immigration and […]
Georgia Combats HOA Abuse Through New Legislation, ‘Neighbors Get Back To Being Neighbors’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 21, 2026 Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with new legislation aimed at shielding homeowners from what critics say are overly aggressive HOA practices. Several Georgia Senate bills are under consideration that seek to rein in what homeowners say are abusive or overly aggressive homeowner associations hungry to forfeit their properties. Georgia’s […]
7 Viable Tips Black Consumers Can Use To Enrich Their Financial Wellness In 2026
by Jeffrey McKinney January 21, 2026 A good financial wellness plan includes balancing long-term money goals with joy and spontaneity. January is when people often enthusiastically set goals to save more money, reduce spending, and consider new plans to elevate their finances and secure their financial wellness. Pertaining to Black consumers, it is suggested that […]
Lizzo is planning to bring the laughs to Netflix’s comedy festival
Lizzo is gearing up to have the last laugh with Netflix. The 37-year-old R&B star will bring both music and comedy to the stage as she hosts a comedy showcase during “Netflix Is a Joke Fest” in Los Angeles this May. “I got everybody & they mama on this show @netflixisajoke takes over Los Angeles […]
Understanding The Rising Cost Of Renters Insurance
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 21, 2026 Renters and their personal property can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage, and visitor injury as homeowners. If you lease a space, you’ve got fewer home-maintenance things to worry about than homeowners do. But renters and their personal property can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage, […]
Christina Milian reveals the reason she changed her last name: ‘Not something that I’m proud of’
Christina Milian quickly became a household name in the early 2000s, starring in Black teen comedies and beyond. But before she could truly launch her career, the starlet changed her name. The 44-year-old actress and singer, born Christina Flores and who hails from Jersey City, New Jersey, opened up about the decision during a recent […]
AI Tutors, With A Little Human Help, Offer ‘Reliable’ Instruction, Study Finds
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 21, 2026 The results could open a new front in the evolving discussion over how to use AI in schools — and how closely humans must watch it when it’s interacting with kids, The 74 reports. A tutor powered by AI, paired with a human helper and individual-level data on […]