New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be the first person incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will see once he officially takes office on January 1. Mamdani, who cruised to victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Siwa in November, will then have a ceremonial swearing-in

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2025 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined corporate partners and instrumental figures for HBCU upliftment at the soiree. The United Negro College Fund’s Atlanta chapter celebrated the 42nd year of its famed Mayor’s Masked Ball, raising millions to promote HBCU scholarships. The high-profile event took place

Mickey Lee, one of the stars of the latest season of “Big Brother,” is currently in the intensive care unit of an Atlanta hospital in “critical, but stable” condition after a series of cardiac arrests due to complications from the flu. A loved one shared the news on her Instagram

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 22, 2025 Each player took home $500,000 for their victory. The New York Knicks are champions once again, and with the earnings the players received for winning the NBA Cup, they will graciously given some of the prize money to employees who work with

While in the middle of promotion for his “Christmas Karma” movie, Billy Porter gave fans an update about a far more pressing matter: his health. The 56-year-old Tony Award winner shared in an Instagram video that he’d been “very ill” and hospitalized at one point with a “serious” case of

by Ahsan Washington December 22, 2025 Consider these dishes food for thought. Holiday meals in the African diaspora serve as vessels of history, memory, and community.  From simmering pots to sweet wrapped parcels, these dishes enable people to discuss culture, recipes, and shared identity. Each dish tells a historical tale that

by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary on politics, culture, and high-profile public figures. He’s staying true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled “Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…” on Netflix. Chappelle is known for

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 22, 2025 By Janee Bolden LaToya Williams-Belfort has spent her career building pathways for underserved communities, but stepping into her new leadership role as executive director of the Bronx Community Foundation has even deeper meaning for her as a Bronx native. “It felt like a

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2025 From Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Pasadena, California, Kwanzaa observers from anywhere can take part in a celebration. Kwanzaa celebrations have begun, with the seven-day cultural holiday highlighting the empowerment and unity of the Black community. Since its inception, Kwanzaa, which runs from Dec. 26 to

U.S. Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett is hitting back after Vice President JD Vance delivered a personal attack against her, calling the Black congresswoman a “street girl.” While delivering a speech on Sunday at Turning Point USA’s America Fest, Vance rebuked Democrats for “not sending their best” in the upcoming 2026