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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Diddy’s sentence ends in May 2028. President Donald Trump disclosed that Sean “Diddy” Combs formally submitted a written request seeking a presidential pardon. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump shared how the disgraced entertainer asked the fellow media personality for a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Sheffield opted to revive the affair while raising money for homeless services. New Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield hosted the city’s first inaugural ball in more than 50 years on Jan. 9, bringing the event back to raise money for homeless services. WXYZ Detroit reported
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 Lemon called out Smith over his comments on the death of Renee Good, who was caught on video being fatally shot by an ICE agent. Don Lemon publicly criticized ESPN star Stephen A. Smith over his commentary on the recent Minnesota shooting involving Immigration
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 ‘You Rock My World’ has found new resurgence on another Billboard chart, decades after its original release. Michael Jackson has rocked the world of the Billboard R&B charts with a Top 10 hit. Although the King of Pop died in 2009, his musical legacy
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 The initiative pairs financing with coaching and mentorship to help entrepreneurs scale operations and manage growth. Eight Black-owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, have received $25,000 lines of credit as part of a local effort to expand access to capital and business support, organizers said.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Carter’s decades-long career consisted of numerous appearances on several Black sitcoms. T.K. Carter, the beloved veteran actor whose career spanned four decades, has died at 69. According to TMZ, authorities found Carter dead in his home in Duarte, California, on Jan. 9. Law enforcement
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 As Urbanworld celebrates another decade, Jones is clear-eyed about both the challenges ahead and the opportunity they present. Verona “VJ” Jones is stepping into a pivotal moment in her career as she prepares to lead the Urbanworld Film Festival into its next chapter. A
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 American colleges are under siege. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite colleges and universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 What varies by location is how much control state law gives landlords when requiring coverage. Renters insurance is not required by law in any U.S. state, but landlords often make it a condition of renting through a lease agreement. What varies by location
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment remained low. Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November, the Labor Department said Friday. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%, its
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Diddy’s sentence ends in May 2028. President Donald Trump disclosed that Sean “Diddy” Combs formally submitted a written request seeking a presidential pardon. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump shared how the disgraced entertainer asked the fellow media personality for a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Sheffield opted to revive the affair while raising money for homeless services. New Detroit mayor Mary Sheffield hosted the city’s first inaugural ball in more than 50 years on Jan. 9, bringing the event back to raise money for homeless services. WXYZ Detroit reported
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 Lemon called out Smith over his comments on the death of Renee Good, who was caught on video being fatally shot by an ICE agent. Don Lemon publicly criticized ESPN star Stephen A. Smith over his commentary on the recent Minnesota shooting involving Immigration
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 ‘You Rock My World’ has found new resurgence on another Billboard chart, decades after its original release. Michael Jackson has rocked the world of the Billboard R&B charts with a Top 10 hit. Although the King of Pop died in 2009, his musical legacy
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 The initiative pairs financing with coaching and mentorship to help entrepreneurs scale operations and manage growth. Eight Black-owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, have received $25,000 lines of credit as part of a local effort to expand access to capital and business support, organizers said.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 11, 2026 Carter’s decades-long career consisted of numerous appearances on several Black sitcoms. T.K. Carter, the beloved veteran actor whose career spanned four decades, has died at 69. According to TMZ, authorities found Carter dead in his home in Duarte, California, on Jan. 9. Law enforcement
by Kandiss Edwards January 11, 2026 As Urbanworld celebrates another decade, Jones is clear-eyed about both the challenges ahead and the opportunity they present. Verona “VJ” Jones is stepping into a pivotal moment in her career as she prepares to lead the Urbanworld Film Festival into its next chapter. A
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 American colleges are under siege. American colleges are under siege. The Trump administration has waged a legal and rhetorical battle against the country’s elite colleges and universities. Voters have grown increasingly skeptical of higher education. Some high school students are questioning the value of
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 11, 2026 What varies by location is how much control state law gives landlords when requiring coverage. Renters insurance is not required by law in any U.S. state, but landlords often make it a condition of renting through a lease agreement. What varies by location
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment remained low. Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November, the Labor Department said Friday. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%, its