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Toni Rachal was reading through tournament materials when she found it. The president of Howard University’s club tennis team told WUSA9 she came across a graphic in the invitational documents that appeared to depict two Ku Klux Klan hoods. She wrote directly to the University of Maryland and demanded immediate
Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken from federal prison for medical treatment after reportedly suffering a head injury, according to TMZ. The music mogul was transported from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, New Jersey, early Saturday, Oct. 10, and was reportedly back at the facility before sunrise. TMZ reported
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images by Sidnee Michelle October 13, 2026 . The couple shared how they balance their professional careers, family responsibilities, and the financial demands of operating a vineyard. NBA star CJ McCollum and his wife, Elise, are building a family-owned wine business with a 318-acre vineyard in
The podium beside Keisha Lance Bottoms stayed empty Monday night, and she spent part of her opening remarks explaining why that mattered. Newsweek reported that Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee appeared alone at the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series after Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate. The event ran
Michelle Obama has pledged more than $1 million to organizations supporting adolescent girls around the world through the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an initiative of the Obama Foundation. Announced on Oct. 11, 2026, in recognition of International Day of the Girl, the commitment will help 25 organizations across 15 countries expand
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill October 13, 2026 Starting in January 2027, eligible New Yorkers can pursue tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields through CUNY and SUNY. New Yorkers looking to switch careers without taking on more student debt could soon have a new path to professional growth. Gov. Kathy
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 13, 2026 XCEL Summit for Men will bring together executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for three days of professional development, wealth-building strategies, and networking opportunities. From career advancement and financial planning to artificial intelligence and mental health, this year’s summit offers tools for professional and
Over the last decade and change, Plies has emerged as one of the more astute celebrities when it comes to speaking about politics. Never ashamed to highlight his support for the likes of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, the “Shawty” rapper had a moment of reflection while on a flight,
When Wray & Nephew invited me to experience Miami Carnival, I was thrilled. Then, almost immediately, one concern crept in: my body. Like most people, I had seen carnival through my phone. The beaded, jeweled, and feathered costumes. The moko jambies towering over the crowd on stilts. An energy so
Ben Affleck has a stellar résumé in Hollywood with multiple Oscars to his name. However, even a star like Kerry Washington had to make sure that his name was good, and used another Oscar winner to do so. During a promotional hit for their Netflix film “Animals,” Washington revealed that