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Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television personality Trina Braxton, has died at 58. Scales’ death was confirmed Thursday by a representative for the Braxton family, who asked for privacy as loved ones mourn. TMZ reported that Scales died around 2 a.m. Thursday in Atlanta. Sources close to
Jasmine Guy returned to Hillman College this week as Whitley Gilbert, nearly 40 years after “A Different World” first premiered. Instead of simply celebrating the return of one of Black television’s most recognizable characters, however, some corners of the internet found something else to discuss: Guy’s appearance at 64. Melyssa
by Black Enterprise October 1, 2026 The summit brings together high-achieving professionals across business, technology, finance, science, sports, and entertainment. Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE, has officially convened corporate trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders nationwide for the landmark 10th anniversary of the XCEL Summit for Men, scheduled for
AI-generated image by Selena Hill October 1, 2026 As rents climb, co-living companies and lawmakers are turning unused bedrooms into affordable housing. Amid America’s growing housing crisis, housing advocates are fighting to make better use of the empty bedrooms already available across the country. Skyrocketing rents and the rising cost
SDI Productions/Getty Images by Sidnee Michelle October 1, 2026 The benefit phases out as income increases. Millions of low- and moderate-income Americans could receive up to $1,000 annually from the federal government to help build their retirement savings under a new program taking effect in 2027, CNBC reports. The Saver’s
Mississippi is rarely at play for Democrats in statewide elections. But in the race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic nominee Scott Colom is closing in on Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (as close as 6 points) in a state that President Donald Trump carried by 21 points in the 2024 presidential election.
How do you know you’ve found your ideal co-star for a TV show? In Martin Lawrence‘s case, his determination to land Tisha Campbell for “Martin” led him right to her mother’s front door. Campbell recalled the moment she learned she would be part of Lawrence’s FOX TV show for a
When someone like T-Kea Blackman hears the message, “Black people don’t hang themselves,” she understands the sentiment behind it. She knows why mysterious Black deaths, particularly those ruled suicides with little to no investigation, can raise questions in a community with a long and horrific history of underreported lynching. She,
(Photo: RDNE Stock project/via Pexels) by Sidnee Michelle September 30, 2026 The list arrives as Black-owned employer businesses continue to account for billions of dollars in economic activity. ForbesBLK is spotlighting 25 Black-owned businesses that are creating jobs and generating significant revenue across industries ranging from technology and healthcare to
The Second Avenue Subway Community Information Center at 1628 Second Avenue in New York, Ny (Photo Credit: Wikimedia) by Selena Hill September 30, 2026 Small-business owners say barriers, noise, access problems, and prolonged construction are squeezing revenue as the MTA pushes ahead with its East Harlem expansion. Small businesses in