Hot 97 hosts criticize station leadership as former producer alleges employees are going unpaid
The Kid Mero and co-host Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide have criticized Hot 97’s management on air, while former producer Scottie Beam has alleged that employees are going unpaid amid reports of staffing cuts. The complaints surfaced during an October 14 “Mind of Mero” segment on “Mornings with Mero.” As HotNewHipHop reported Sunday, the hosts questioned whether […]
MedHaul CEO Erica Plybeah Secures $500K In Inaugural WellWithAll AI Prize
Courtesy of WellWithAll by Black Enterprise October 19, 2026 The WellWithAll Prize highlighted several innovative tech solutions designed to remove barriers in medicine and community health Memphis startup MedHaul won the $500,000 top prize at the WellWithAll $1 Million Prize competition on Oct. 15, 2026. Founded in 2017 by Black tech leader and CEO Erica […]
EXCLUSIVE: National Urban League backs NYC delivery workers, pushes back against legislation threatening Black businesses
The National Urban League is backing the New York Delivers Coalition in its fight against proposed legislation that could eliminate thousands of jobs and threaten Black-owned businesses. In an open letter to the New York City Council, CEO Marc Morial argued that the proposed Delivery Protection Act may deepen economic disparities for workers of color, […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Know The Warning Signs And Help Save Lives
Source: DjelicS / Getty Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month shines a light on a crisis that affects millions of people across the United States. It is a time to honor survivors, remember those who lost their lives, educate communities about the warning signs of abuse, and stand together to help end domestic violence. According […]
Jalen Hurts Out For Season With Multiple Blood Clots
Source: Patrick McDermott / Getty Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the REST of the 2026-2027 NFL season. The news, first reported by ESPN’s Adam schefter., read that doctors discovered multiple blood clots in hurts’ lungs. Jalen Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn released a statement on social media regarding the health status […]
Obama condemns Trump administration’s Ilhan Omar immigration probe as ‘appalling’
Former U.S. President Barack Obama slammed the Trump administration’s current investigation of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling the immigration probe “appalling.” “It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say. But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to […]
Jalen Hurts to miss rest of Eagles season after doctors discover blood clots in both lungs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the NFL season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs, ESPN reported. The 27-year-old quarterback is undergoing treatment, with his medical team describing his prognosis as very good and anticipating a full recovery. According to a statement released Monday by Hurts’ agent, Nicole […]
Natalia Bryant makes Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, fulfilling childhood dream
Natalia Bryant has added another major milestone to her modeling career, making her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut on Sunday, Oct. 18, in Culver City, California. The 23-year-old daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant walked the runway at the annual fashion event, joining an impressive lineup of established models and […]
Barack Obama Goes In On Trump For His Persecution Of Rep. Ilhan Omar, But Did He Go Far Enough?
Source: Former President Barack Obama came out swinging at the Trump administration on Sunday, with a lengthy tweet admonishing the federal government for targeting Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and bringing its “full weight” down on her just because she’s a fierce critic of President Donald Trump. “It is a basic principle of American democracy that […]
Katt Williams wants to create more freedom for Black filmmakers with Alabama studio
Katt Williams says Hollywood places tighter limits on Black-led movies than on other films, and his Alabama venture, Kemet Movie Works, is his attempt to change that. He has cited Tyler Perry’s studio model as an example, while Perry has continued support for independent filmmakers through his own company. Speaking to USA TODAY, Williams said […]