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by Keka Araújo January 20, 2026 According to Florida law, she may still be on the hook for the money. Tye Hinson and William Coney’s love story began two decades ago at an Orlando shopping mall. It was supposed to culminate this May at a ballroom in Lake Mary. Instead,
Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., rebuked President Donald Trump for suggesting that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which her father helped get passed into law, led to discrimination against white people. During a Monday sermon honoring MLK Day at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
by Mitti Hicks January 20, 2026 The fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is awarding $1 million to each church. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $5 million in grants to five historically Black churches. The fund, a program of the National Trust
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
What began as a simple PR invitation to a beautifully curated Los Angeles event with a circle of Hollywood personalities quickly became something more profound. The evening unfolded into an intimate dinner layered with honest conversations about motherhood, mayhem, ambition and the realities we often tuck away. It was a
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
by Keka Araújo January 20, 2026 According to Florida law, she may still be on the hook for the money. Tye Hinson and William Coney’s love story began two decades ago at an Orlando shopping mall. It was supposed to culminate this May at a ballroom in Lake Mary. Instead,
Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., rebuked President Donald Trump for suggesting that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which her father helped get passed into law, led to discrimination against white people. During a Monday sermon honoring MLK Day at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
by Mitti Hicks January 20, 2026 The fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is awarding $1 million to each church. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $5 million in grants to five historically Black churches. The fund, a program of the National Trust
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
What began as a simple PR invitation to a beautifully curated Los Angeles event with a circle of Hollywood personalities quickly became something more profound. The evening unfolded into an intimate dinner layered with honest conversations about motherhood, mayhem, ambition and the realities we often tuck away. It was a
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