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by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Two people were wounded during a traffic stop involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, prompting criticism from city and state leaders and renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement. Two people were shot and wounded January 8 in Portland, during an encounter involving a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 The CPT programs enable individuals to work as entrepreneurs Entering the fitness industry no longer requires physical travel to the traditional educational setting or classrooms. The rise of digital learning has created accessible online personal-training certification programs, which serve as popular entry points into
“Stop trying to do more. Do less, and do it better.” That might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect from a wildly successful business coach who helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses. But you don’t hire Amy Porterfield to help you throw spaghetti against a wall and figure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo labeled the application as “another step toward turning ChatGPT into a personal super-assistant that can support you with information and tools to achieve your goals across any part of your life.” Since millions of people already ask
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is not giving up his fight for his freedom. After the music mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges and was sentenced to a little over four years (50 months) in prison, Combs and his legal team have made multiple attempts to overturn the court’s verdict and
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 Researchers found 61% of students had almost no familiarity with the institutions. A heart-breaking survey from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed that 60% of high school scholars aren’t aware of how attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can be
by Kandiss Edwards January 9, 2026 The funding initiative is intended to help schools offset costs associated with starting or expanding girls flag football programs. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to apply for grant funding to support or launch girls’ flag football programs, according to an announcement
Salt-N-Pepa’s legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG) may have reached a dead end. This week, a New York judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by group members Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, which sought to reclaim ownership of their music and accused UMG of violating copyright law. “None
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 9, 2026 But because many strategic plans prioritize the operational aspects of the transformation, it’s not an uncommon misstep for organizations to unintentionally leave their people in the lurch. A strategy-centered approach to change management is critical to executing organizational shifts that align with business
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Speaking at CES 2026, the Wu-Tang Clan founder described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool that shortens production timelines while expanding creative possibility. Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA says artificial intelligence has become an essential part of how he creates music and films, allowing him
by Mary Spiller January 9, 2026 Two people were wounded during a traffic stop involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, prompting criticism from city and state leaders and renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement. Two people were shot and wounded January 8 in Portland, during an encounter involving a
by Ahsan Washington January 9, 2026 The CPT programs enable individuals to work as entrepreneurs Entering the fitness industry no longer requires physical travel to the traditional educational setting or classrooms. The rise of digital learning has created accessible online personal-training certification programs, which serve as popular entry points into
“Stop trying to do more. Do less, and do it better.” That might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect from a wildly successful business coach who helps entrepreneurs expand their businesses. But you don’t hire Amy Porterfield to help you throw spaghetti against a wall and figure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo labeled the application as “another step toward turning ChatGPT into a personal super-assistant that can support you with information and tools to achieve your goals across any part of your life.” Since millions of people already ask
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is not giving up his fight for his freedom. After the music mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges and was sentenced to a little over four years (50 months) in prison, Combs and his legal team have made multiple attempts to overturn the court’s verdict and
by Sharelle B. McNair January 9, 2026 Researchers found 61% of students had almost no familiarity with the institutions. A heart-breaking survey from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed that 60% of high school scholars aren’t aware of how attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can be
by Kandiss Edwards January 9, 2026 The funding initiative is intended to help schools offset costs associated with starting or expanding girls flag football programs. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to apply for grant funding to support or launch girls’ flag football programs, according to an announcement
Salt-N-Pepa’s legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG) may have reached a dead end. This week, a New York judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by group members Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, which sought to reclaim ownership of their music and accused UMG of violating copyright law. “None
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 9, 2026 But because many strategic plans prioritize the operational aspects of the transformation, it’s not an uncommon misstep for organizations to unintentionally leave their people in the lurch. A strategy-centered approach to change management is critical to executing organizational shifts that align with business