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Source: Andy Lyons / Getty As Black women in America, we are constantly expected to possess an endless reservoir of grace and composure while absorbing disrespect and racism. When a white male spectator aggressively pointed his finger at Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson during a playoff match, a collective
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 30, 2026 Here are five ways XCEL can help professionals invest in their growth. For professionals looking to sharpen their leadership skills, expand their networks, and prepare for the next stage of their careers, professional development can extend well beyond the workplace. The 10th annual
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty The King Center announced Wednesday that Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will receive its 2027 Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award. In a statement posted to social media, the King Center said that Wilson received the award in recognition of her work through the A’ja
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty It’s easy to imagine that the seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Pi fraternity thought all of their troubles had faded away to obscurity after they were accused of drugging and gang-raping a female student for several hours in October 2024. Since authorities had reportedly
(Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) by Sidnee Michelle September 30, 2026 The investment will support Pocstock’s efforts to expand culturally representative content and datasets for brands. Rapper and entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris has invested in Pocstock, a Black-owned content and data licensing company working to give creators greater control over how
A Los Angeles judge has given Maria Avila, the former housekeeper who won a $12.9 million jury award against Chris Brown over a 2020 dog attack, a choice that could significantly change the amount she ultimately receives. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge
(AI-generated image) by Selena Hill September 30, 2026 Gen Z is challenging old-school interview etiquette, but preparation, punctuality, and professionalism remain part of the hiring equation. Job interviews are changing, but some basic rules remain. A recent debate over whether candidates should bring iced coffee to an interview has highlighted
A social media campaign calling on supporters to temporarily “go black” is taking shape Wednesday in memory of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old Black college student whose death in Mississippi has continued to draw questions from his family and supporters. The campaign, identified as “Blackout for Nolan Wells,” asks participants to
Source: Photo courtesy of WLOX / Nolan Xavier Wells It has been nearly three months since Nolan Wells went to a party with several friends on an island off the coast of Mississippi on July 4, and we still have no idea why he died on that trip instead of
AI-generated image by Selena Hill September 30, 2026 A clerical error sent $620,000 in unearned overtime to a former MARTA station cleaner, and the transit agency is now suing to get its money back. An Atlanta transit worker ended up with a $620,000 surprise in his paycheck. The Metropolitan Atlanta
Source: Andy Lyons / Getty As Black women in America, we are constantly expected to possess an endless reservoir of grace and composure while absorbing disrespect and racism. When a white male spectator aggressively pointed his finger at Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson during a playoff match, a collective
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 30, 2026 Here are five ways XCEL can help professionals invest in their growth. For professionals looking to sharpen their leadership skills, expand their networks, and prepare for the next stage of their careers, professional development can extend well beyond the workplace. The 10th annual
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty The King Center announced Wednesday that Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson will receive its 2027 Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award. In a statement posted to social media, the King Center said that Wilson received the award in recognition of her work through the A’ja
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty It’s easy to imagine that the seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Pi fraternity thought all of their troubles had faded away to obscurity after they were accused of drugging and gang-raping a female student for several hours in October 2024. Since authorities had reportedly
(Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) by Sidnee Michelle September 30, 2026 The investment will support Pocstock’s efforts to expand culturally representative content and datasets for brands. Rapper and entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris has invested in Pocstock, a Black-owned content and data licensing company working to give creators greater control over how
A Los Angeles judge has given Maria Avila, the former housekeeper who won a $12.9 million jury award against Chris Brown over a 2020 dog attack, a choice that could significantly change the amount she ultimately receives. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge
(AI-generated image) by Selena Hill September 30, 2026 Gen Z is challenging old-school interview etiquette, but preparation, punctuality, and professionalism remain part of the hiring equation. Job interviews are changing, but some basic rules remain. A recent debate over whether candidates should bring iced coffee to an interview has highlighted
A social media campaign calling on supporters to temporarily “go black” is taking shape Wednesday in memory of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old Black college student whose death in Mississippi has continued to draw questions from his family and supporters. The campaign, identified as “Blackout for Nolan Wells,” asks participants to
Source: Photo courtesy of WLOX / Nolan Xavier Wells It has been nearly three months since Nolan Wells went to a party with several friends on an island off the coast of Mississippi on July 4, and we still have no idea why he died on that trip instead of
AI-generated image by Selena Hill September 30, 2026 A clerical error sent $620,000 in unearned overtime to a former MARTA station cleaner, and the transit agency is now suing to get its money back. An Atlanta transit worker ended up with a $620,000 surprise in his paycheck. The Metropolitan Atlanta