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Real Estate Developers Now Optimistic On Building Affordable Housing

by Mitti Hicks July 31, 2025 According to the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility, more than 9 million housing units will be needed by 2035 to address the housing shortage. It’s no secret that the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis, as the costs of living and inflation

Are Self-Driving Cars The End Of Traditional Car Insurance?

by Black Enterprise July 31, 2025 The current insurance model assumes that humans are behind the wheel, responsible for decisions, and accountable for accidents. But what happens when artificial intelligence takes over? As self-driving cars continue to evolve from futuristic prototypes to road-ready vehicles, their growing presence is raising a

The Tea app tapped into Black women’s networks. Then it exposed them

When it came to the Tea app, “the tea” was supposed to spill safely, but now everyone’s burned. The women’s safety app, which allows users to dish on their dates anonymously, is making headlines this week not for helping women, but for data breaches, reputation-damaging gossip, and users turning on

ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following sexual assault settlement

Shannon Sharpe and ESPN’s partnership has ended. The sports network told The New York Times’ “The Athletic” that it has officially cut ties with the NFL Hall of Famer.  The decision, announced Wednesday, comes weeks after Sharpe reportedly settled a $50 million lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. When

Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats

 Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm election. The redrawn map comes during a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, as President Donald Trump urges Texas Republicans to reshape

Real Estate Developers Now Optimistic On Building Affordable Housing

by Mitti Hicks July 31, 2025 According to the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility, more than 9 million housing units will be needed by 2035 to address the housing shortage. It’s no secret that the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis, as the costs of living and inflation

Are Self-Driving Cars The End Of Traditional Car Insurance?

by Black Enterprise July 31, 2025 The current insurance model assumes that humans are behind the wheel, responsible for decisions, and accountable for accidents. But what happens when artificial intelligence takes over? As self-driving cars continue to evolve from futuristic prototypes to road-ready vehicles, their growing presence is raising a

The Tea app tapped into Black women’s networks. Then it exposed them

When it came to the Tea app, “the tea” was supposed to spill safely, but now everyone’s burned. The women’s safety app, which allows users to dish on their dates anonymously, is making headlines this week not for helping women, but for data breaches, reputation-damaging gossip, and users turning on

ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following sexual assault settlement

Shannon Sharpe and ESPN’s partnership has ended. The sports network told The New York Times’ “The Athletic” that it has officially cut ties with the NFL Hall of Famer.  The decision, announced Wednesday, comes weeks after Sharpe reportedly settled a $50 million lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. When

Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats

 Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm election. The redrawn map comes during a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, as President Donald Trump urges Texas Republicans to reshape