Author: Unite News

by Janee Bolden May 6, 2025 Through the AI x Library Project, CNN commentator, activist and entrepreneur Van Jones and project co-leaders Inayah Bashir and Steven Pargett are ensuring Black and Brown communities have free, hands-on opportunities to learn the power of artificial intelligence. Libraries have long been safe havens for knowledge, access, and community. Now, they are

Janelle Monáe embraced Black dandyism’s elegance at the Met Gala in an all-star collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell and designer Thom Browne, completing her look with a sparkling ethical diamond brooch from 1800 Tequila for a finishing touch. Known for turning heads with her gala looks, Monáe strutted the carpet in a black, red, and

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 6, 2025 New York attorney general Letitia James launched an inquiry into possible insider trading within the Trump administration. New York Attorney General Letitia James is keeping her foot on Donald Trump’s neck with an inquiry into potential insider trading. Building on the 15 ongoing legal

by Keka Araújo May 6, 2025 These eight individuals represent a glimpse into the vast array of influential Haitians and Haitian-Americans who have left indelible marks on the world stage, far beyond entertainment.  As Haitian Heritage Month continues, Haitians’ global contributions often shine brightest in arts and entertainment. However, the

Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Education Department announced Monday. The action was laid out in a letter to Harvard’s president and amounts to a major escalation of Trump’s battle with the Ivy League school. The administration previously

by Sharelle B. McNair May 6, 2025 Former OSC Investigator Tim Parker called cases like Foxworth-Roberts’ rare. A report from the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) shows a recommendation to remove Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from the bench over claims she was dishonest about her military ranking

The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that was briefly paused when the hip-hop entrepreneur said he was “a little nervous” and needed a bathroom break. Three dozen

by Ahsan Washington May 6, 2025 These tracks remind us just how deep that mother-child bond runs With Mother’s Day just around the corner, BLACK ENTERPRISE is shining a spotlight on 10 hip-hop artists who poured their hearts out in music dedicated to their moms. From raw, emotional verses to

Rihanna arrived at the Met Gala, once again proving that the wait for her is always worth it. She not only slayed, but she did so for two.  On Monday, May 5, the 37-year-old singer and beauty mogul arrived on the Met Gala’s blue carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of

When it comes to danydism, Black folks understood the assignment.  On Monday evening, May 5, celebrities descended on the Met Gala’s blue carpet, giving their best attempts at an interpretation of dandyism for the 2025 Met Gala’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style theme.” From Tracee Ellis Ross to Savannah James to