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Kamala Harris hits the road with NAACP to mobilize Black voters before midterms

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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road with the NAACP as she continues to use her political influence to boost Democrats ahead of the midterm elections in less than two weeks. The nation’s oldest civil rights organization, dedicated to advocating on behalf of Black Americans, announced a partnership between NAACP President and […]

The NBA Has A Black Father Problem, And The Problem Isn’t Black Fathers

NY Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson with his son Jalen Brunson

Source: Newsday LLC / Getty On the debut episode of Ultimate Dads: Unplugged, Justin Tatum, father of Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, joined Dwyane Wade Sr., father of Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, LaVar Ball and Quenton Brown, father of former Celtics star Jaylen Brown, to discuss what they believe is the NBA’s effort to […]

From Tech Expert To Executive Leader: 5 Moves Black Women Can Make In Cybersecurity

(Photo: rawpixel.com/freepik) by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 21, 2026 Technical excellence can make you indispensable. Strategic influence makes your value visible. Written By Dora Mensah There comes a point in your career when being the person who knows the answer is no longer enough. You can be the person leadership calls when an assessment is going […]

Quinta Brunson says Betty Boop movie will reveal the history behind the cartoon icon

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Quinta Brunson says her planned Betty Boop movie will explore the era that created the cartoon icon, not just the character herself. The “Abbott Elementary” star announced the project in May, amid renewed attention to the character’s debated roots, including questions about Black entertainers’ influence. During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” covered by […]

Florida Bar Employee Under Investigation For Racist Messages Sent To Miami Player

Man Reading Book and Checking Smart Phone at Desk in Office

Source: mdisk / Getty An employee for the Florida Bar has been placed on leave and is under investigation for sending a series of racist texts to a Black football player at the University of Miami.  AP reports that Kade McLendon, a computer technician for the Florida Bar, sent the messages after the Miami Hurricanes […]

Jaafar Jackson says deleted ‘Michael’ scenes made him a better actor

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Jaafar Jackson says filming scenes that never made it into Michael still helped him become a better actor. His account comes as questions linger over what the sequel may cover and after he landed another role alongside Will Smith following his screen debut as his uncle, Michael Jackson. In an AllHipHop report published Tuesday, Jackson […]

NFLPA demands investigation into Jalen Hurts’ medical care after blood clot diagnosis

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The NFL Players Association is demanding a full investigation into medical decisions involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was cleared to play after doctors found a blood clot in his calf. Hurts is now expected to miss the season, and his diagnosis has raised questions about blood clot risks for younger Black adults. A […]