Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 10, 2025 Check your eligibility for these grants and join the ranks of nearly 1.6 million veteran-owned businesses that provide jobs to over 3 million Americans. If you’ve been a service member in the U.S. military and have an entrepreneurial spirit, small business grants for
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reps are calling recent reports about the rapper’s conduct behind bars “false” and “reckless.” On Friday, Nov. 7, TMZ reported that the 56-year-old disgraced music mogul—who is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey—was caught drinking homemade alcohol. The outlet further reported
by Ahsan Washington November 10, 2025 Read financial frameworks with cultural context The process of building wealth begins with developing the right mindset. Before you even open an investment account, you might want to open up a book. These books by Black authors offer financial frameworks, cultural context, and motivational
When prison officials in Louisiana cut the dreadlocks of a prisoner in their care, they may have violated his religious rights — or at least that’s what the Supreme Court is gearing up to determine. On Monday, Nov. 10, the nation’s highest court will hear arguments in the case of
by Jeffrey McKinney November 10, 2025 The company plans to fund its growth organically through internal cash flow and revenue. A seasoned Black businesswoman who specializes in hair accessories, Joni Odum was at a crossroads five years ago. She had to decide whether to let the family business, Firstline Brands, started
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 10, 2025 The Minority Business Consortium plans to help diverse entrepreneurs not feel unsupported when launching a new venture. A new nonprofit is amplifying the efforts and existence of minority businesses in one Virginia county. Diverse business owners in Martinsville-Henry County have a new pillar of
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday (Nov. 9) after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. In
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 9, 2025 The woman was seen saying ‘I just hit somebody’ before she cut off the livestream. A driver who hit and killed a man on Nov. 3 may have been filming a TikTok while driving through a suburb in Zion, Illinois. Authorities continue investigating the
by Mary Spiller November 9, 2025 The singer’s annual Christmas kickoff faced criticism after partnering with Sephora, with fans accusing the ad of mocking real-world labor issues. Mariah Carey’s beloved “It’s Time” tradition—the annual declaration that the holiday season has arrived—struck a sour note this year. The pop icon’s Nov.
The hip hop archivist, Marcyliena H. Morgan, has died at 75. She is credited with creating Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive & Research Institute, convincing elite academia to see the genre as a form of high art. The linguistics anthropologist died on September 28, after battling with Alzheimer’s disease. Her
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 10, 2025 Check your eligibility for these grants and join the ranks of nearly 1.6 million veteran-owned businesses that provide jobs to over 3 million Americans. If you’ve been a service member in the U.S. military and have an entrepreneurial spirit, small business grants for
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reps are calling recent reports about the rapper’s conduct behind bars “false” and “reckless.” On Friday, Nov. 7, TMZ reported that the 56-year-old disgraced music mogul—who is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey—was caught drinking homemade alcohol. The outlet further reported
by Ahsan Washington November 10, 2025 Read financial frameworks with cultural context The process of building wealth begins with developing the right mindset. Before you even open an investment account, you might want to open up a book. These books by Black authors offer financial frameworks, cultural context, and motivational
When prison officials in Louisiana cut the dreadlocks of a prisoner in their care, they may have violated his religious rights — or at least that’s what the Supreme Court is gearing up to determine. On Monday, Nov. 10, the nation’s highest court will hear arguments in the case of
by Jeffrey McKinney November 10, 2025 The company plans to fund its growth organically through internal cash flow and revenue. A seasoned Black businesswoman who specializes in hair accessories, Joni Odum was at a crossroads five years ago. She had to decide whether to let the family business, Firstline Brands, started
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 10, 2025 The Minority Business Consortium plans to help diverse entrepreneurs not feel unsupported when launching a new venture. A new nonprofit is amplifying the efforts and existence of minority businesses in one Virginia county. Diverse business owners in Martinsville-Henry County have a new pillar of
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday (Nov. 9) after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. In
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman November 9, 2025 The woman was seen saying ‘I just hit somebody’ before she cut off the livestream. A driver who hit and killed a man on Nov. 3 may have been filming a TikTok while driving through a suburb in Zion, Illinois. Authorities continue investigating the
by Mary Spiller November 9, 2025 The singer’s annual Christmas kickoff faced criticism after partnering with Sephora, with fans accusing the ad of mocking real-world labor issues. Mariah Carey’s beloved “It’s Time” tradition—the annual declaration that the holiday season has arrived—struck a sour note this year. The pop icon’s Nov.
The hip hop archivist, Marcyliena H. Morgan, has died at 75. She is credited with creating Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive & Research Institute, convincing elite academia to see the genre as a form of high art. The linguistics anthropologist died on September 28, after battling with Alzheimer’s disease. Her