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From smartphones and hearing aids to recording studios and baby monitors, microphones are essential to modern life. Yet many people may not know the name of the Black inventor whose groundbreaking work helped make these devices smaller, more affordable and widely accessible. James Edward Maceo West, an accomplished
By Samuel Knox, Understanding our family history can help us love more intentionally, communicate more honestly, and build healthier relationships for the future. Have you ever found yourself reacting to a disagreement with your partner in a way that reminds you of your parents? Perhaps you shut down when someone
Pixabay.com royalty-free image #1680634, ‘excavator, machine, construction machine’ uploaded by user Bru-nO, retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/excavator-machine-1680634/ on October 28th, 2021. License details available at https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage – image is licensed under Creative Commons CC0 license by Selena Hill November 2, 2026 The Charlotte construction firm remains a major player in the region’s
BE by Ida Harris November 2, 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE remembers Gillespie as a driving force of excellence. In 2017, Marcia Ann Gillespie sat down with Selena Hill, BLACK ENTERPRISE’s director of multiplatform content, after receiving the Barbara Graves Legacy Award at the 12th Annual Women of Power Summit. When asked
AI-generated image via Magnific by Sidnee Michelle November 2, 2026 The findings highlight concerns about inconsistent workplace accountability, particularly when employees hold positions of authority. A new workplace survey found that employees accused of toxic behavior frequently avoid disciplinary action, with managers and senior leaders more likely than junior employees
(Photo by Michael Fein/Bloomberg via Getty Images) by Sidnee Michelle November 2, 2026 Black students account for 9.3% of Harvard’s incoming Class of 2030, down from 18% in 2023, according to the data. The share of Black first-year students at Harvard University has dropped nearly 50% since the U.S. Supreme
