by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors May 22, 2025 Freedom starts with an educated mind. Dr. Russ Wigginton On the heels of a historic anniversary, our country is reminded of how far we’ve come and how much work remains through the lens of education. May 17 marked 71 years since the 1954

The families of an engaged couple in East Baton Rouge Parrish, Louisiana, are dealing with the aftermath of a terrible tragedy after the couple died in two separate car accidents hours apart on Friday, May 16, according to local affiliate WAFB9.  Alexus Lee was killed Friday evening after she lost

by Mitti Hicks May 22, 2025 COVID shots and booster shots were previously recommended for everyone 6 months old and older. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a major policy change that would limit COVID-19 vaccine shots to people over 65 years old and those who have a

Many of Kamala Harris’ supporters and detractors alike think she’d have better odds running for California governor rather than president a third time. There are several reasons for Harris to make a bid to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. She would immediately become the early front-runner instead of entering a

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 22, 2025 The singer will be allowed to start the European leg of his Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour Chris Brown has been released from jail on $6.7 million bail on May 21, after being arrested on an accusation of assaulting someone at

A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather early Thursday, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles, and forcing evacuations along several blocks, authorities said. “We have jet fuel all over the place,” Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said during a news

The legendary dancer and performer Debbie Allen, the host of “Finding Your Roots,” Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr., and the iconic jazz musician and composer Ronald Carter are among the latest to become “doctors” this graduation season.  On Monday, May 19, during Yale’s 324th commencement ceremony, the university awarded eight

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 22, 2025 Meet the Black woman-led real estate development firm that’s working to rebuild Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville community. Maures Development Group, one of Wisconsin’s first Black women-owned real estate development firms, is celebrating the launch of Bronzeville Estates, a major step in the revitalization of Milwaukee’s

Kid Cudi is the latest celebrity being called to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs ′ sex trafficking trial in New York. The popular melodic rapper is expected to take the stand Thursday and tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs’ ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. According to court filings and testimony,

by Kandiss Edwards May 22, 2025 Over 8 thousand people believe Tory Lanez is right where he belongs. A Change.org petition erected by Jahad Carter, titled “Add Ten More Years to Tory Lanez’s Sentence and Deport Him After,” has amassed more than 8,600 signatures as of May 21. The petition