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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The ordeal began in early 2025 when Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who was nine weeks pregnant, suffered a severe medical emergency. A Georgia father has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of his infant son following a months-long legal battle that began
A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was
Due to the extension of his restraining order, Ray J is spending Christmas without his kids, and he’s not suffering in silence about it. The “One Wish” singer took to social media to show off his “lonely Christmas.” In the video, whose name is William Raymond Norwood Jr., flipped the
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Another powerful storm system that could soak Southern California with its wettest Christmas in years rolled into the region on Thursday, potentially causing more flooding and mudslides a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths. Forecasters warned the additional
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The presence of these high-profile figures brought a palpable energy to the Decatur location. In a surprise effort to brighten the holidays for local residents, actor Skyh Black, television personality Kelli Ferrell, and producer Two Lewis transformed a Decatur Walmart into a “festive
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 25, 2025 ‘We have some unfinished business to take care of on the field, and I am proud to be a part of the athletic transformation taking place at the school.’ Nearly a year after he signed to lead the Delaware State University football team, former
Amanda Seales said that Erykah Badu got her fired from a TV job over a remark she made about the “On and On” singer that was interpreted as an insult. Yesterday on a YouTube livestream, Seales responded to a comment that she and Badu should share the stage sometime, which
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 25, 2025 The raise varies by a veteran’s disability rating. Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Following a recent VA benefits update, disability compensation is set to increase with the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), confirmed at
According to Lizzo, Nicki Minaj’s MAGA moves are an indicator of an upcoming celebrity trend in politics. “You’re about to see an influx of people who see that it is more profitable and more beneficial to join that side, she said in a now- deleted video on social media. “You’re
In a tragedy just days before Christmas, Imani Dia Smith, a former child star on Broadway’s “The Lion King,” has died at age 26. Authorities have charged her boyfriend with first-degree murder. The actress, who played the role of Young Nala on Broadway from 2011-2012, was found on December 21
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The ordeal began in early 2025 when Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who was nine weeks pregnant, suffered a severe medical emergency. A Georgia father has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of his infant son following a months-long legal battle that began
A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was
Due to the extension of his restraining order, Ray J is spending Christmas without his kids, and he’s not suffering in silence about it. The “One Wish” singer took to social media to show off his “lonely Christmas.” In the video, whose name is William Raymond Norwood Jr., flipped the
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Another powerful storm system that could soak Southern California with its wettest Christmas in years rolled into the region on Thursday, potentially causing more flooding and mudslides a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths. Forecasters warned the additional
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The presence of these high-profile figures brought a palpable energy to the Decatur location. In a surprise effort to brighten the holidays for local residents, actor Skyh Black, television personality Kelli Ferrell, and producer Two Lewis transformed a Decatur Walmart into a “festive
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 25, 2025 ‘We have some unfinished business to take care of on the field, and I am proud to be a part of the athletic transformation taking place at the school.’ Nearly a year after he signed to lead the Delaware State University football team, former
Amanda Seales said that Erykah Badu got her fired from a TV job over a remark she made about the “On and On” singer that was interpreted as an insult. Yesterday on a YouTube livestream, Seales responded to a comment that she and Badu should share the stage sometime, which
by Jeroslyn JoVonn December 25, 2025 The raise varies by a veteran’s disability rating. Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Following a recent VA benefits update, disability compensation is set to increase with the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), confirmed at
According to Lizzo, Nicki Minaj’s MAGA moves are an indicator of an upcoming celebrity trend in politics. “You’re about to see an influx of people who see that it is more profitable and more beneficial to join that side, she said in a now- deleted video on social media. “You’re
In a tragedy just days before Christmas, Imani Dia Smith, a former child star on Broadway’s “The Lion King,” has died at age 26. Authorities have charged her boyfriend with first-degree murder. The actress, who played the role of Young Nala on Broadway from 2011-2012, was found on December 21