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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DMX’s uncle, Uncle Ray said, ‘Everybody put out statements, hashtags, and tributes. But when it came time to actually do something… silence.’ Details have recently emerged revealing that the rapper’s associates did not cover the funeral costs for Yonkers recording artist DMX
Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress by attempting to thwart the reelection of the Democrat now in the state’s only swing seat. State House and Senate GOP leaders unveiled the proposed boundaries in
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 17, 2025 This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men. The 2025 XCEL Summit for Men has kicked off with its empowering three-day experience powered by BLACK ENTERPRISE. This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men who are
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be promoting her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special, six-part companion series to the podcast “IMO” that she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. Guests will include Jane Fonda, model-activist Bethann Hardison and designer-former J. Crew executive Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company
by Jameelah Mullen October 17, 2025 The homesteader shares her expat journey on TikTok and Instagram. As many search for ways to connect with nature and live more sustainably, one TikToker is showing her followers that living off-the-grid is not only possible but affordable. Daja Hansel-Coates, who goes by the username
If you’ve seen videos of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering “new” speeches or joining TikTok trends, those clips may soon disappear from your feed—at least the ones created with OpenAI’s new video generator, “Sora.” After Dr. King’s daughter, Bernice King, denounced the use of AI to reimagine
by Ahsan Washington October 17, 2025 National Esthetician Day rolls around every October. Each October, on National Esthetician Day, there’s an opportunity to amplify the work of those in the skincare industry who are tasked with developing and nurturing glowing Black complexions. These practitioners go hard to ensure that Black
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 ‘I don’t want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece.’ Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed his post-NBA plans. According to BasketNews, the 30-year-old, who is preparing for his
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 17, 2025 The executors say they transformed what was once a heavily indebted estate into a business empire. After Paris Jackson raised questions about payments from Michael Jackson’s estate to law firms the executors disclosed that the King of Pop’s daughter has received $65 million in
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DHS claims Chicago street gangs are involved. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claim criminals in Mexico have offered bounties of up to $50,000, to dox, kidnap, or kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DMX’s uncle, Uncle Ray said, ‘Everybody put out statements, hashtags, and tributes. But when it came time to actually do something… silence.’ Details have recently emerged revealing that the rapper’s associates did not cover the funeral costs for Yonkers recording artist DMX
Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress by attempting to thwart the reelection of the Democrat now in the state’s only swing seat. State House and Senate GOP leaders unveiled the proposed boundaries in
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 17, 2025 This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men. The 2025 XCEL Summit for Men has kicked off with its empowering three-day experience powered by BLACK ENTERPRISE. This annual gathering is designed to celebrate, equip, and connect Black men who are
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be promoting her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special, six-part companion series to the podcast “IMO” that she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. Guests will include Jane Fonda, model-activist Bethann Hardison and designer-former J. Crew executive Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company
by Jameelah Mullen October 17, 2025 The homesteader shares her expat journey on TikTok and Instagram. As many search for ways to connect with nature and live more sustainably, one TikToker is showing her followers that living off-the-grid is not only possible but affordable. Daja Hansel-Coates, who goes by the username
If you’ve seen videos of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering “new” speeches or joining TikTok trends, those clips may soon disappear from your feed—at least the ones created with OpenAI’s new video generator, “Sora.” After Dr. King’s daughter, Bernice King, denounced the use of AI to reimagine
by Ahsan Washington October 17, 2025 National Esthetician Day rolls around every October. Each October, on National Esthetician Day, there’s an opportunity to amplify the work of those in the skincare industry who are tasked with developing and nurturing glowing Black complexions. These practitioners go hard to ensure that Black
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 ‘I don’t want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece.’ Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed his post-NBA plans. According to BasketNews, the 30-year-old, who is preparing for his
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 17, 2025 The executors say they transformed what was once a heavily indebted estate into a business empire. After Paris Jackson raised questions about payments from Michael Jackson’s estate to law firms the executors disclosed that the King of Pop’s daughter has received $65 million in
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 17, 2025 DHS claims Chicago street gangs are involved. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claim criminals in Mexico have offered bounties of up to $50,000, to dox, kidnap, or kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection