by Daniel Johnson June 1, 2025 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce is looking to invest $3.7M into incubating and scaling its Black businesses. Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the country’s premier cities when it comes to Black-owned businesses and a new effort from Cauthy Dawkins and other members

by Daniel Johnson June 1, 2025 The reality show star argued in a press conference that the prison system disadvantages Black men. In his first press conference after his release from federal prison after he was pardoned by Donald Trump, Todd Chrisley insinuated that he received preferential treatment at the

by Daniel Johnson May 31, 2025 Niko McKnight, the 32-year-old estranged son of ’90s R&B icon Brian McKnight, died on May 29 after a lengthy battle with cancer Niko McKnight, the 32-year-old estranged son of ’90s R&B icon Brian McKnight, died on May 29 after a lengthy battle with cancer,

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 31, 2025 University President George French Jr. said, ‘We are ready to go.’ Nearly three years ago, the Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced that the institution would construct three new campus facilities, including a new student success center, and WSB-TV

by Kandiss Edwards May 31, 2025 Job Corps is ending due to DOGE Transparency report. The U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL) has announced the end of the Job Corps Program. The shutdown is credited to reported financial deficits and underwhelming student outcomes. An audit of the program revealed financial deficits

Ronald Fenty, Rihanna’s father, has passed away at age 70. The news was first reported by Starcom Network, a Barbados-based outlet, and later confirmed by People magazine. According to Starcom, Fenty died in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Details surrounding his official cause of death and the exact date

Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University for any signs of antisemitism, marking the latest development in a clash between the Trump administration and the Ivy League school. A cable sent Friday signed by Secretary

by Daniel Johnson May 31, 2025 The group has now posted videos showing them activities such as puppy yoga, dance classes, and even Pilates. Khadim Thiam, 23, and nine other Black New York City college students unexpectedly went viral on TikTok when he posted a video of himself and his

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 31, 2025 Kenya Moore’s ex-husband Marc Daly quietly closed down his Brooklyn restuarant in December. Rumors of Kenya Moore’s hair salon being abandoned have put new eyes on her ex-husband’s shuttered restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Marc Daly, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 31, 2025 Holt has anchored “NBC Nightly News” since 2015. Lester Holt anchored his final “NBC Nightly News” broadcast on May 30 as he shifts his full focus to NBC’s “Dateline.” Holt, who has anchored “NBC Nightly News” since 2015 while also hosting “Dateline,” is now