Sean “Diddy” Combs taken from federal prison for medical treatment after reported head injury
Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken from federal prison for medical treatment after reportedly suffering a head injury, according to TMZ. The music mogul was transported from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, New Jersey, early Saturday, Oct. 10, and was reportedly back at the facility before sunrise. TMZ reported on Oct. 12 that sources […]
NBA Star CJ McCollum And Wife Build Wine Business On 318-Acre Oregon Vineyard
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images by Sidnee Michelle October 13, 2026 . The couple shared how they balance their professional careers, family responsibilities, and the financial demands of operating a vineyard. NBA star CJ McCollum and his wife, Elise, are building a family-owned wine business with a 318-acre vineyard in Oregon, turning their passion for […]
Mamdani Says ICE Agents Who Shot Oscar Belgal Looked Like Mass Shooters
Source: Anadolu / Getty Another day, another person has been shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, this time in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood, and this time, with a 5-year-old child in the back seat of the vehicle the officer fired into. According to CBS News, at about 4 p.m. […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms faced an empty podium as Rick Jackson skipped the Atlanta Press Club debate
The podium beside Keisha Lance Bottoms stayed empty Monday night, and she spent part of her opening remarks explaining why that mattered. Newsweek reported that Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee appeared alone at the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series after Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate. The event ran under 30 minutes, with two […]
Michelle Obama pledges more than $1 million to organizations supporting girls worldwide
Michelle Obama has pledged more than $1 million to organizations supporting adolescent girls around the world through the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an initiative of the Obama Foundation. Announced on Oct. 11, 2026, in recognition of International Day of the Girl, the commitment will help 25 organizations across 15 countries expand programs focused on education, empowerment, […]
New York Expands Free College For Adults
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill October 13, 2026 Starting in January 2027, eligible New Yorkers can pursue tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields through CUNY and SUNY. New Yorkers looking to switch careers without taking on more student debt could soon have a new path to professional growth. Gov. Kathy Hochul is expanding New York’s […]
Check Out These Sessions At The 2026 XCEL Summit For Men
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 13, 2026 XCEL Summit for Men will bring together executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for three days of professional development, wealth-building strategies, and networking opportunities. From career advancement and financial planning to artificial intelligence and mental health, this year’s summit offers tools for professional and personal success. BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 2026 XCEL […]
Plies questions how some Black voters became convinced voting doesn’t matter ahead of midterms: ‘The goal is to keep us from getting excited’
Over the last decade and change, Plies has emerged as one of the more astute celebrities when it comes to speaking about politics. Never ashamed to highlight his support for the likes of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, the “Shawty” rapper had a moment of reflection while on a flight, questioning how conservatives convinced Black […]
I thought Miami Carnival would make me self-conscious. Instead, it set me free.
When Wray & Nephew invited me to experience Miami Carnival, I was thrilled. Then, almost immediately, one concern crept in: my body. Like most people, I had seen carnival through my phone. The beaded, jeweled, and feathered costumes. The moko jambies towering over the crowd on stilts. An energy so big it comes through the […]