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Officials in Charlotte are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month, a killing that quickly drew the attention of President Donald Trump and MAGA allies who blame Democrats for what they say is out-of-control crime in blue cities. Critics say the
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Artificial intelligence is steadily entering the courtroom. A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 9, 2025 The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive is responsible for the careers of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Doechi, and others Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, who is the founder and CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), has been recently named Billboard’s 2025
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Thurston’s release from jail produced a public outcry. A former Georgia day care worker accused of assaulting a 1-year-old has been released on a $44,000 bond. Yvette Thurston, 54, faces three counts of first-degree child abuse and one count of first-degree aggravated battery. She
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Sonder’s customer base was comprised largely of Atlanta’s senior citizen population, leaving many without vital extra income. Medicare Advantage provider Sonder Health abruptly stopped operations, leaving thousands of Georgians without vital health insurance perks. On Aug. 13, a Fulton County judge placed Sonder Health
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 9, 2025 Time is running out, thanks to the ‘one big beautiful bill.’ Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear. The “one big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law in July is set to
As the Democratic Party continues to navigate its brand identity with the voting public following its disappointing loss in the 2024 elections—losing the White House and Congress—many are calling for aging party members to step aside and make room for younger, more effective voices in a political era being dominated
Bryan Hooper Sr. is finally free. After spending 27 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, the Minnesota father walked out of prison on September 4 into the arms of his children and with his name finally cleared. Hooper was convicted in 1998 of the murder of 77-year-old
When you think of Kerry Washington, if the first thing you think of isn’t “married mother of three,” well, that is by design. As InStyle’s latest cover star, the 48-year-old actress opened up about keeping her life with her husband, the 44-year-old actor and former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha —
Damon Dash’s financial woes continue. On Thursday, September 4, in Florida, the 54-year-old Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with just $4,350 in assets while facing more than $25 million in debt, the New York Post, People magazine, and Billboard reported. According to the filing, Dash’s assets are
Officials in Charlotte are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month, a killing that quickly drew the attention of President Donald Trump and MAGA allies who blame Democrats for what they say is out-of-control crime in blue cities. Critics say the
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Artificial intelligence is steadily entering the courtroom. A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 9, 2025 The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive is responsible for the careers of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Doechi, and others Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, who is the founder and CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), has been recently named Billboard’s 2025
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Thurston’s release from jail produced a public outcry. A former Georgia day care worker accused of assaulting a 1-year-old has been released on a $44,000 bond. Yvette Thurston, 54, faces three counts of first-degree child abuse and one count of first-degree aggravated battery. She
by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Sonder’s customer base was comprised largely of Atlanta’s senior citizen population, leaving many without vital extra income. Medicare Advantage provider Sonder Health abruptly stopped operations, leaving thousands of Georgians without vital health insurance perks. On Aug. 13, a Fulton County judge placed Sonder Health
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 9, 2025 Time is running out, thanks to the ‘one big beautiful bill.’ Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear. The “one big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law in July is set to
As the Democratic Party continues to navigate its brand identity with the voting public following its disappointing loss in the 2024 elections—losing the White House and Congress—many are calling for aging party members to step aside and make room for younger, more effective voices in a political era being dominated
Bryan Hooper Sr. is finally free. After spending 27 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, the Minnesota father walked out of prison on September 4 into the arms of his children and with his name finally cleared. Hooper was convicted in 1998 of the murder of 77-year-old
When you think of Kerry Washington, if the first thing you think of isn’t “married mother of three,” well, that is by design. As InStyle’s latest cover star, the 48-year-old actress opened up about keeping her life with her husband, the 44-year-old actor and former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha —
Damon Dash’s financial woes continue. On Thursday, September 4, in Florida, the 54-year-old Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with just $4,350 in assets while facing more than $25 million in debt, the New York Post, People magazine, and Billboard reported. According to the filing, Dash’s assets are