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Trump Says Diddy Asked For A Pardon In Writing, But He’s Not Granting It

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

First Woman Mayor Of Detroit Revives Inaugural Ball After Half a Century

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

Don Lemon Calls Out Stephen A. Smith For ‘Cozying Up To White People’

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

Kentucky Small Business Owners Receive $25K Financial Infusion

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.

‘The Thing’ Actor And Comedian, T.K. Carter, Dies At Age 69

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

Is Interest In A 4-year College Degree Drying Up? Not Really

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

Which States Limit Renters Insurance Requirements, And Which Do Not

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

Trump Says Diddy Asked For A Pardon In Writing, But He’s Not Granting It

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

First Woman Mayor Of Detroit Revives Inaugural Ball After Half a Century

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

Don Lemon Calls Out Stephen A. Smith For ‘Cozying Up To White People’

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

Kentucky Small Business Owners Receive $25K Financial Infusion

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.

‘The Thing’ Actor And Comedian, T.K. Carter, Dies At Age 69

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

Is Interest In A 4-year College Degree Drying Up? Not Really

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

Which States Limit Renters Insurance Requirements, And Which Do Not

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