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For those who travel with prescription medication, often burdened by the anxiety of whether they’ll make it home safely without trouble, Brittney Griner is doing what she can to ease that weight. Toward the end of 2025, the 35-year-old professional basketball player co-founded Zennjet, a travel membership company offering travel
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 No cause of death has been determined Recording artist John Forté, who was an affiliate of platinum-selling act The Fugees, has been reported dead at the age of 50. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard resident was discovered dead at
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move
Being a blockbuster action star brings in blockbuster bank. One month after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” hit theaters, Zoë Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress reached the milestone after starring in three of the highest-grossing films ever released: 2009’s “Avatar,” its
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it
Teyana Taylor, who just won her first Golden Globe for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in “One Battle After Another,” says she doesn’t fully understand the scrutiny surrounding her character. The 35-year-old actress opened up about the role, and the backlash it has sparked for what some viewers have
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than at any time since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Hybrid work poses challenges, including overcoming roadblocks to communication and collaboration, retooling productivity management, and ensuring engagement and equity. Hybrid working is here to stay. In 2025, 97% of employees said they wanted to continue working remotely. While hybrid work can yield higher
For those who travel with prescription medication, often burdened by the anxiety of whether they’ll make it home safely without trouble, Brittney Griner is doing what she can to ease that weight. Toward the end of 2025, the 35-year-old professional basketball player co-founded Zennjet, a travel membership company offering travel
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 14, 2026 But organizations say the damage has already been done. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration this week after the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) quietly released tens of millions of dollars in Title X family
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 No cause of death has been determined Recording artist John Forté, who was an affiliate of platinum-selling act The Fugees, has been reported dead at the age of 50. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the Martha’s Vineyard resident was discovered dead at
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 5 examples of AI agents in the workplace Just like a fancy camera doesn’t make you a photographer, just having access to powerful AI tools doesn’t mean you’re getting real value out of them. It’s what you do with the tools—how you structure
by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move
Being a blockbuster action star brings in blockbuster bank. One month after “Avatar: Fire & Ash” hit theaters, Zoë Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress reached the milestone after starring in three of the highest-grossing films ever released: 2009’s “Avatar,” its
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 14, 2026 “I don’t think we can be successful and keep our jobs with a bunch of 18-year-olds.” Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson recently offered some food for thought at a convention, saying that a college program can’t be successful if it
Teyana Taylor, who just won her first Golden Globe for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in “One Battle After Another,” says she doesn’t fully understand the scrutiny surrounding her character. The 35-year-old actress opened up about the role, and the backlash it has sparked for what some viewers have
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than at any time since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 14, 2026 Hybrid work poses challenges, including overcoming roadblocks to communication and collaboration, retooling productivity management, and ensuring engagement and equity. Hybrid working is here to stay. In 2025, 97% of employees said they wanted to continue working remotely. While hybrid work can yield higher