by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 17, 2025 The most common types of home equity loans are fixed-rate home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and cash-out refinancing. How does a home equity loan work? First, it’s important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 17, 2025 The U.S. Army wants soldiers to return to a more conservative look with newly implemented grooming standards. The U.S. Army is implementing stricter grooming standards for soldiers through new rules on hairstyles, jewelry, nail length, and makeup. The new regulations were announced on Sept.

Harvard University quietly ended a program—the Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (UMRP)—in May whose purpose was to encourage minority students to learn more and help them apply to the prestigious institution in Cambridge, Mass., according to the university’s news outlet, the Harvard Crimson.  Founded in 1971, the UMRP helped aspirational students

Cardi B isn’t just bringing the world new music this week — she’s also got baby number four on the way! On Wednesday, September 16, the 32-year-old rapper dropped the bombshell on “CBS Mornings” during an interview with Gayle King, confirming she and boyfriend, 31-year-old NFL star Stefon Diggs, are

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 17, 2025 Baltimore’s sports scene and vibrant culture remain unmatched, no matter what the critics say. Fresh off Labor Day weekend, Baltimore buzzed with hometown pride as a string of sports events brought the city together to celebrate its one-of-a-kind culture. From the rise of Baltimore

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 17, 2025 Samuels shared an internal email giving Revolt employees clarity on its current leadership. Detavio Samuels has set the record straight on Dame Dash’s claims that he is the new chairman of Revolt. Dash made headlines after asserting that he has taken over the media

The Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III wants a second Civil Rights Movement in response to President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans who are redrawing congressional district boundaries to increase their power in Washington. In Missouri, the GOP’s effort comes at the expense of Cleaver’s father, Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, and many

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized “from the bottom of my heart” for making disparaging comments about Chinese food. Her original comments on social media — followed by her apology — came before the United States plays Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China. The

Smith’s formative years were highlighted by his attendance as an infant at the 1963 March on Washington, a foundational moment in civil rights history that he would later reflect on in his 2023 address at the same hallowed location.  In August, Smith provided insights for “Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from

by Kandiss Edwards September 17, 2025 At the end of September, eligible residents will begin receiving funds. No application is required. Some New Yorkers can expect a financial boost this fall.  New York is preparing to send a one-time inflation refund check to more than 8 million residents. The boon