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Unfortunately, the government’s efforts to erase Black history continue with the most recent victim being Louisiana’s Whitney Plantation. The former plantation turned museum dedicated to educating the public about the history and legacies of slavery in the U.S. had previously received two grants from the Institute of Museum and Library
A Republican congresswoman used a racial slur when addressing her Democratic colleague, Rep. Al Green of Texas, drawing outrage about the use of a term historically hurled by racists in the South when referring to African Americans. The congresswoman also implied the Black lawmaker may have smuggled a gun into
by Kandiss Edwards April 24, 2025 Denzel Washington believes his run as Othello is helping him “give back to others.” Denzel Washington addressed the rising ticket prices for his return to Broadway in Othello, a limited-run production where seats have climbed to nearly $1,000. While critics have widely praised the
The community of Harlem is reeling from the loss of a well-known grandmother and activist who was killed after being struck by a stray bullet. On the evening of Tuesday, April 22, Excenia Mette, 61, was shot in the head as she attempted to defuse an argument outside of Tamara’s
by Ahsan Washington April 24, 2025 Starting your own business requires a level of effort but proper guidance makes the process more achievable Starting your own business requires a significant level of effort, but proper guidance makes the process more achievable. As legacy leaders in the Black business sphere, BLACK ENTERPRISE published
A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has been subject to
A roof that collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic and killed 232 people this month had filtration problems for decades and had been repeatedly fixed with plasterboard, according to its owner. Antonio Espaillat, who also serves as manager of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican capital of Santo
The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” boycott of Target stores over the retail chain’s commitment to diversity initiatives is now calling for that effort to continue as a “full Target boycott.” The Rev. Jamal Bryant said this week that the Minneapolis-based retailer has not met all
President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what he calls ” wokeness ” and diversity efforts in education. In a series of executive actions signed Wednesday, Trump targeted universities that he views as liberal adversaries to
Gabrielle Union loves watching her children express themselves. In People’s 2025 “World’s Most Beautiful” issue, Union let her six-year-old daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, take the lead and interview her as they posed for a heartwarming mommy-and-me photo shoot. Beyond Kaavia asking the actress about her “fancy” style and a
Unfortunately, the government’s efforts to erase Black history continue with the most recent victim being Louisiana’s Whitney Plantation. The former plantation turned museum dedicated to educating the public about the history and legacies of slavery in the U.S. had previously received two grants from the Institute of Museum and Library
A Republican congresswoman used a racial slur when addressing her Democratic colleague, Rep. Al Green of Texas, drawing outrage about the use of a term historically hurled by racists in the South when referring to African Americans. The congresswoman also implied the Black lawmaker may have smuggled a gun into
by Kandiss Edwards April 24, 2025 Denzel Washington believes his run as Othello is helping him “give back to others.” Denzel Washington addressed the rising ticket prices for his return to Broadway in Othello, a limited-run production where seats have climbed to nearly $1,000. While critics have widely praised the
The community of Harlem is reeling from the loss of a well-known grandmother and activist who was killed after being struck by a stray bullet. On the evening of Tuesday, April 22, Excenia Mette, 61, was shot in the head as she attempted to defuse an argument outside of Tamara’s
by Ahsan Washington April 24, 2025 Starting your own business requires a level of effort but proper guidance makes the process more achievable Starting your own business requires a significant level of effort, but proper guidance makes the process more achievable. As legacy leaders in the Black business sphere, BLACK ENTERPRISE published
A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy. The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has been subject to
A roof that collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic and killed 232 people this month had filtration problems for decades and had been repeatedly fixed with plasterboard, according to its owner. Antonio Espaillat, who also serves as manager of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican capital of Santo
The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” boycott of Target stores over the retail chain’s commitment to diversity initiatives is now calling for that effort to continue as a “full Target boycott.” The Rev. Jamal Bryant said this week that the Minneapolis-based retailer has not met all
President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what he calls ” wokeness ” and diversity efforts in education. In a series of executive actions signed Wednesday, Trump targeted universities that he views as liberal adversaries to
Gabrielle Union loves watching her children express themselves. In People’s 2025 “World’s Most Beautiful” issue, Union let her six-year-old daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, take the lead and interview her as they posed for a heartwarming mommy-and-me photo shoot. Beyond Kaavia asking the actress about her “fancy” style and a