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Former First Lady Michelle Obama closed out the 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) with a live podcast taping and an update on the viral “Who TF Did I Marry?” project. On Saturday, August 9, Obama and her brother Craig Robinson were joined by actress Natasha Rothwell
Over the weekend, Cardi B got a crash course in the gap between what you meant and how it landed. After clips started circulating of the “Bodak Yellow” rapper reacting to her merchandise selling out in 3XL sizes, the internet immediately split into two camps: some laughed it off, while
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city’s police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city’s mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation’s capital. The Republican president, who said he was formally declaring a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 11, 2025 The two helped co-design the latest sneaker for On. Zendaya is expanding her creative partnership with sportswear company On, bringing her long-time stylist, Law Roach, into the design process. The “Euphoria” actress revealed the shoe for the Swiss company, calling the sneaker the “Cloudzone
by Ahsan Washington August 11, 2025 Many pastors have increased their wealth beyond church Many pastors have expanded their reach beyond church settings by engaging with communities through books, broadcasts, live events, and online platforms. A number of influential African American pastors have found success in leading their congregations and
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 11, 2025 The local chapter has helped its city’s HBCU with a check that will go toward student scholarships. A Georgia chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. exemplified its mission of serving the community at its sisterhood retreat. At the annual event, the Savannah-based Gamma
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 11, 2025 This is a healthcare issue Health officials are intensifying their criticism of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act’’ that was signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, warning that the bill will have compounding effects on the healthcare sector, violence prevention,
by Mary Spiller August 11, 2025 Chief Operating Officer Akosua Ayima told press, “there’s enough space for everybody. So everyone should pull up” AfroFuture Detroit is set to make its highly anticipated U.S. debut August 16–17 at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, promising a weekend that fuses music, food, fashion, and community
by Janee Bolden August 11, 2025 He’s has marked a powerful return As Gerald Washington stepped into the spotlight for his digital relaunch on July 30, he didn’t just celebrate another birthday—he marked a powerful return after five years of silence, transformation, and strategy. The Emmy-winning producer-turned-CEO and founder of Momentum Capital Investments
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan visited Capitol Hill just weeks after Inauguration Day, with other administration officials and a singular message: They needed money for the White House’s border security and mass deportation agenda. By summer, Congress delivered. The Republican Party’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts that Trump signed into law July 4 included what’s