Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 12, 2025 The program latest cohort helped 20 businesses learn about scaling and profitability. Morehouse College’s retail business program was established to empower Black entrepreneurs, but those dreams may be deferred if funding cannot support next year’s class. The program’s latest cohort of graduates included 20
Since its release on June 6, “Straw,” the latest movie written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry has been a consistent conversation starter. Opinions have been extreme with some people saying it’s Perry’s best film (“The Family That Preys” would like to have a word) and others claiming its more
by Kandiss Edwards June 12, 2025 Atlanta was named the most educated city, unfortunately it comes at a cost. Black residents say the city is no longer affordable. Atlanta was recently named the smartest and most educated city; unfortunately, it comes at a cost. The city is no longer considered an
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 12, 2025 The entertainer wants to open a pop-up burger spot at a sports stadium in Glasgow If Snoop Dogg has his way, he’d serve some burgers to fans who visit Celtic Park, a sports stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. In a recent interview with
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 12, 2025 Companies are increasingly open to hiring remote talent The pandemic-induced shift to remote work made it clear that a distributed workforce could be practical and viable. In the years since then, cross-border hiring has continued to flourish due to persistent talent shortages, particularly
by Mitti Hicks June 12, 2025 Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. One of the largest nonprofits supplying blood to hospitals and health centers is urging African Americans to donate more blood. Lorean Mays, who oversees the African-American and Sickle Cell initiative at Blood Assurance,
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers. New applications for jobless benefits numbered 248,000 for the week ending June 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. Analysts had forecast 244,000 new applications.
by Ida Harris June 12, 2025 No further details were disclosed. NFL Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has been away from the University of Colorado Boulder campus due to health concerns—but don’t worry, he’s coming back to Boulder. According to USA Today, after Sanders canceled an appearance for
The White House remains defiant after President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines in Los Angeles amid protests against Trump’s mass immigration raids. The escalation of military use on civilians presents serious concerns about constitutionally protected free speech and public safety, particularly in
House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. The package to be voted on Thursday targets foreign aid programs and
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 12, 2025 The program latest cohort helped 20 businesses learn about scaling and profitability. Morehouse College’s retail business program was established to empower Black entrepreneurs, but those dreams may be deferred if funding cannot support next year’s class. The program’s latest cohort of graduates included 20
Since its release on June 6, “Straw,” the latest movie written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry has been a consistent conversation starter. Opinions have been extreme with some people saying it’s Perry’s best film (“The Family That Preys” would like to have a word) and others claiming its more
by Kandiss Edwards June 12, 2025 Atlanta was named the most educated city, unfortunately it comes at a cost. Black residents say the city is no longer affordable. Atlanta was recently named the smartest and most educated city; unfortunately, it comes at a cost. The city is no longer considered an
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 12, 2025 The entertainer wants to open a pop-up burger spot at a sports stadium in Glasgow If Snoop Dogg has his way, he’d serve some burgers to fans who visit Celtic Park, a sports stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. In a recent interview with
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 12, 2025 Companies are increasingly open to hiring remote talent The pandemic-induced shift to remote work made it clear that a distributed workforce could be practical and viable. In the years since then, cross-border hiring has continued to flourish due to persistent talent shortages, particularly
by Mitti Hicks June 12, 2025 Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. One of the largest nonprofits supplying blood to hospitals and health centers is urging African Americans to donate more blood. Lorean Mays, who oversees the African-American and Sickle Cell initiative at Blood Assurance,
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers. New applications for jobless benefits numbered 248,000 for the week ending June 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. Analysts had forecast 244,000 new applications.
by Ida Harris June 12, 2025 No further details were disclosed. NFL Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has been away from the University of Colorado Boulder campus due to health concerns—but don’t worry, he’s coming back to Boulder. According to USA Today, after Sanders canceled an appearance for
The White House remains defiant after President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S. Marines in Los Angeles amid protests against Trump’s mass immigration raids. The escalation of military use on civilians presents serious concerns about constitutionally protected free speech and public safety, particularly in
House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. The package to be voted on Thursday targets foreign aid programs and