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Nike and LeBron James are finding themselves in hot water after renewed backlash over the Nike LeBron 23 “Honor the King” colorway, a special edition sneaker meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Instead of sparking inspiration, the teal-toned shoe has drawn criticism from sports fans and sneakerheads who

by Mary Spiller January 20, 2026 The exchange futher underscores President Trump’s ongoing pressure on media outlets for their reporting practices. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned CBS News that the network could face legal action if it failed to broadcast an interview with President Donald Trump in full,

by Jeffrey McKinney January 20, 2026 New tax legislation means that Individuals and entrepreneurs can leverage various deductions and credits in 2026. With ample new tax breaks available to them, individuals and businesses can potentially get larger refunds, trim their tax bills, and greatly cut costs during the approaching tax-filing

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 20, 2026 ‘I wanted to come up with something different…. I wanted to create a candy that you could play with before you eat it.’ NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has gone down as one of the greatest centers of all time to

Gladys West, the mathematician and technologist whose work was key to the creation of the Global Positioning System (GPS), has died at the age of 95. She passed away on Saturday, January 17. West was born as Gladys Mae Brown on October 27, 1930, in Sutherland, Virginia. Growing up in

by Black Enterprise January 20, 2026 For Black professionals — especially those who’ve already had to navigate glass cliffs, limited advancement, and constant proving of ourselves — job uncertainty hits differently. Dear Fairygodmentor®, My company recently announced that 2026 is a “rebuild year.” They’re reorganizing teams, cutting budgets, freezing promotions — and

A week after Druski’s mega church parody lit up Instagram and split the timeline, Pastor Michael Todd is weighing in, and he’s not doing it with outrage. In a recent sermon, the Transformation Church leader addressed the chatter connecting him to the viral skit, saying he finally watched the video

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 20, 2026 Flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and travel insurance all require time and attention. Planning a trip is exciting, but it can be a lot to manage. Flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and travel insurance all require time and attention. That’s where professional travel planning services

The World Boxing Association is stripping Gervonta “Tank” Davis of his lightweight title after he’s been hit with a new domestic violence suit, now naming him “Champion of Recess” instead. On January 14, a domestic violence suit filed at the fall of last year evolved into a warrant for Davis’

In the final hours of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights-era icon whose activism paved the way for the full civil rights of African Americans, the Trump White House issued a proclamation honoring Dr. King’s legacy and indelible contributions to the United States. “Today,