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The white noise of grief can feel deafening. The inexplicable weight of missing a loved one’s presence is something words can’t even begin to describe, and the reality of living after loss can be dizzying. Journalist Sheinelle Jones has been particularly vulnerable about this reality since losing her husband of
CurlMix, a Black-owned haircare brand that was on the brink of extinction at the end of 2025, is already staging a spectacular comeback as the new year begins. Kim Lewis, the brand’s founder, is celebrating and thanking her community of supporters after CurlMix met its urgent goal of 20,000 orders
Kai Cenat is ready to show the world he is more than just a streamer. After amassing millions of followers and subscribers across platforms, hosting groundbreaking 24-hour streams, and winning accolades for his work as a digital creator, Cenat is ready to showcase his creativity beyond the screen. In a
For those who travel with prescription medication, often burdened by the anxiety of whether they’ll make it home safely without trouble, Brittney Griner is doing what she can to ease that weight. Toward the end of 2025, the 35-year-old professional basketball player co-founded Zennjet, a travel membership company offering travel
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 No cause of death has been determined Recording artist John Forté, who was an affiliate of platinum-selling act The Fugees, has been reported dead at the age of 50. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard resident was discovered dead at
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move
Being a blockbuster action star brings in blockbuster bank. One month after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” hit theaters, Zoë Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress reached the milestone after starring in three of the highest-grossing films ever released: 2009’s “Avatar,” its
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it
The white noise of grief can feel deafening. The inexplicable weight of missing a loved one’s presence is something words can’t even begin to describe, and the reality of living after loss can be dizzying. Journalist Sheinelle Jones has been particularly vulnerable about this reality since losing her husband of
CurlMix, a Black-owned haircare brand that was on the brink of extinction at the end of 2025, is already staging a spectacular comeback as the new year begins. Kim Lewis, the brand’s founder, is celebrating and thanking her community of supporters after CurlMix met its urgent goal of 20,000 orders
Kai Cenat is ready to show the world he is more than just a streamer. After amassing millions of followers and subscribers across platforms, hosting groundbreaking 24-hour streams, and winning accolades for his work as a digital creator, Cenat is ready to showcase his creativity beyond the screen. In a
For those who travel with prescription medication, often burdened by the anxiety of whether they’ll make it home safely without trouble, Brittney Griner is doing what she can to ease that weight. Toward the end of 2025, the 35-year-old professional basketball player co-founded Zennjet, a travel membership company offering travel
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 No cause of death has been determined Recording artist John Forté, who was an affiliate of platinum-selling act The Fugees, has been reported dead at the age of 50. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard resident was discovered dead at
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move
Being a blockbuster action star brings in blockbuster bank. One month after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” hit theaters, Zoë Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress reached the milestone after starring in three of the highest-grossing films ever released: 2009’s “Avatar,” its
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it