by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 24, 2025 Claudine Hibbert-Smith’s recognition by NAREB underscores her influence as both a business leader and community advocate. The $377 million milestone reflects her team’s dedication Claudienne Hibbert-Smith, the founder and CEO of TRU Real Estate Exchange Elite, and an African American real estate mogul

by Ahsan Washington September 23, 2025 These young students became icons of determination On Sept. 24, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to guide nine Black students into Central High School. Known as the Little Rock Nine, these young students became icons of determination

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 23, 2025 The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will launch May 2026. The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut in spring 2026, with six teams slated to start. WPBL, the only professional women’s baseball league in America, had over 600 women register for tryouts in Washington, D.C.,

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 23, 2025 Social media erupts as Black Miss International Queen winner appears ignored by fellow contestants. Social media is sounding off after contestants of the Miss International Queen 2025 appeared to ignore the Black American woman who won. Midori Monet was crowned the winner of this

Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a judge Monday to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, meaning he would go free almost immediately if the judge agreed. In a written submission, Combs’ legal team said he has

Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders recently sat down with his friend and former NFL colleague Michael Strahan to talk about his journey since being diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer earlier this year. In an interview with Strahan for Good Morning America (GMA), Sanders opened up about the process

A mother in Michigan is desperately trying to get her 11-year-old son enrolled in school after he was expelled for dismantling a peer’s gun in school.  Savitra McClurkin said her son Sakir was kicked out of Dwight Rich School of the Arts in Lansing in May, and ever since, she’s

Social media has been very fascinated with Cardi B’s home and her family since she announced that she’s expecting her fourth child, the first child with her new boo, Stefon Diggs. The discourse has led to some comparisons to Nick Cannon, which the “Am I the Drama?” rapper quickly shut

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has once again found herself in the crosshairs of Republican attacks; this time targeted by far-right activist and Trump Ally, Laura Loomer, whose recent string of social media posts leaned heavily on racist stereotypes. Earlier this week, Loomer responded to a clip of Congresswoman Crockett on

If it’s up to A$AP Rocky, baby number three with Rihanna will be a girl. In a recent sit-down with ELLE magazine, the 36-year-old rapper opened up about fatherhood and the couple’s growing family.  “I hope it’s a girl. I really do. We’re praying for a girl,” he said when