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

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

by Keka Araújo September 8, 2025 In a bid to represent District 138 in the Texas House of Representatives, Tyler Smith, a Democrat, announced his candidacy today to BLACK ENTERPRISE, promising to champion the needs of Houston families.  Running in the Democratic primary election on March 3, 2026, Smith aims

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 8, 2025 Angie Stone’s children have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing. A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Angie Stone’s children is revealing her exact cause of death and the disturbing details surrounding it. On Sept. 2, Sheila Hopkins, who

by Mitti Hicks September 8, 2025 Having health insurance does not necessarily protect against the financial distress Black women bear a heavy financial burden when it comes breast cancer, a disease that already affects them disproportionately. Black women already face a 40% higher breast cancer death rate than white women

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 8, 2025 Many fans had to wait longer to enter the stadium, missing start of men’s final, even after a late start time due to the President’s appearance The President of the United States appeared at the U.S. Open in New York City, sparking