Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles. As reservoir waters flowed into the turbines of the Grand Renaissance Dam, Ethiopians dressed in colorful regalia viewed the ceremony

Cliff Smith Jr. was still a few years away from being known as Method Man and helping Wu-Tang Clan take the hip-hop world by storm when he got hooked on what became one of his life’s biggest passions. Rooting for the New York Jets. “I think a lot of it

Officials in Charlotte are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month, a killing that quickly drew the attention of President Donald Trump and MAGA allies who blame Democrats for what they say is out-of-control crime in blue cities. Critics say the

by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Artificial intelligence is steadily entering the courtroom. A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 9, 2025 The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive is responsible for the careers of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Doechi, and others Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, who is the founder and CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), has been recently named Billboard’s 2025

by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Thurston’s release from jail produced a public outcry. A former Georgia day care worker accused of assaulting a 1-year-old has been released on a $44,000 bond. Yvette Thurston, 54, faces three counts of first-degree child abuse and one count of first-degree aggravated battery. She

by Kandiss Edwards September 9, 2025 Sonder’s customer base was comprised largely of Atlanta’s senior citizen population, leaving many without vital extra income. Medicare Advantage provider Sonder Health abruptly stopped operations, leaving thousands of Georgians without vital health insurance perks. On Aug. 13, a Fulton County judge placed Sonder Health

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 9, 2025 Time is running out, thanks to the ‘one big beautiful bill.’ Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear. The “one big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law in July is set to

As the Democratic Party continues to navigate its brand identity with the voting public following its disappointing loss in the 2024 elections—losing the White House and Congress—many are calling for aging party members to step aside and make room for younger, more effective voices in a political era being dominated

Bryan Hooper Sr. is finally free. After spending 27 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, the Minnesota father walked out of prison on September 4 into the arms of his children and with his name finally cleared. Hooper was convicted in 1998 of the murder of 77-year-old