Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair said he was not surprised that the NFL fined him for his pro-Palestine message. The NFL fined Al-Shaair $11,593 for wearing the words “stop the genocide” on his eye black, saying that displaying a personal message was a violation of his uniform and equipment rules.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 19, 2026 The shoe’s colorway pays tribute to the Memphis hotel where King was assassinated, now the National Civil Rights Museum. LeBron James has revealed his new Nike shoe paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. The “Honor The King” sneaker, revealed as part of the

by Mitti Hicks January 19, 2026 As of Jan. 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 7.04% the year before. It appears that relief is on the horizon for prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to decline. The average rate on a conventional mortgage in the

Some awards shows exist to celebrate fame, and then there are nights like this, where recognition feels more like a responsibility than a red carpet moment. The MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta gathered social justice leaders, artists, and organizations under one big idea: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Not all AI assistants are the same, and each platform has its own strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. AI (short for artificial intelligence) has become an everyday tool for managing money. It can do everything from explain basic financial concepts to offer

John Legend is taking his long-standing relationship with Global Citizen to the next level. The EGOT-winning artist, producer, and activist has been appointed to Global Citizen’s Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday, as part of a slate of five new board members joining during what leadership describes as its

The NFL is bringing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message to the biggest stage in sports, starting in the end zone. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the league will honor King across all four divisional round playoff games by displaying “CHOOSE LOVE” in the end zones and

Teddy Riley didn’t just make hits. He helped shape the sound of a generation, and now, he’s finally telling the story behind the music, the moments, and the movement he helped create. The Grammy Award–winning producer and songwriter—widely recognized as a defining architect of modern Black music—will release his memoir,

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration via productivity-boosting tools and apps. Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration, facilitated by productivity-boosting tools and apps. By 2023, the Chamber of Commerce reported that 95% of small businesses in the

A state civil rights lawsuit filed this week accuses a New Jersey suburb and its past and present officials of directing local police to discriminate against Black and other non-white motorists. The complaint, brought by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state Division on Civil Rights, alleges that