Israel’s far-right finance minister announced approval of contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Thursday, which Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle plans for a future Palestinian state by effectively cutting the West Bank into two separate parts. The announcement comes as many countries, including Australia, Britain, France,

by Kandiss Edwards August 14, 2025 Black women gathered on Martha’s Vineyard at the historic Inkwell Beach to rest, reset, and ‘Polar Bear’ plunge into ice-cold waters. For its 10th anniversary, Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community hosted “Healing the Healers” on Martha’s Vineyard.

To earn his freedom, 15-year-old Cayden Gillespie had to complete three school assignments a day. But school had gone virtual for Cayden and other incarcerated young people in Florida. And sometimes, he didn’t understand it. One day last summer, he kept failing an online pre-algebra test. There were too many words to

by Ida Harris August 14, 2025 Tune in and join the discourse Health is a critical component not only in sustaining one’s life but also maintaining your quality of life and the lives of those you are responsible for—particularly for African Americans. Wealth is directly linked to health. If we

South African is starting a “national dialogue” Friday that is meant to bring all sectors of society together to discuss the country’s most pressing issues and find solutions. The talks, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, are expected to include most political parties, civic groups and members of the public.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 14, 2025 ‘And sometimes, people like him can be the best spokesperson to try to help,’ his attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, says. Sean “Diddy” Combs is working hard to win over the judge ahead of his October sentencing. His latest plea: serving as an anti-domestic violence counselor.

 A$AP Rocky had no idea Denzel Washington was going to throw Nas at him. Midway through Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” a New York riff on Akira Kurosawa’s “High to Low,” wealthy music executive David King (Washington) has cornered aspiring rapper Yung Felon (Rocky) after he tried to kidnap King’s son. They meet in a

by Kandiss Edwards August 14, 2025 Named for the distinguished educator and widow of Malcolm X, the academy is designed to challenge and inspire girls ages 11 to 14.  The North Fulton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently launched the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy. The academy serves

by Sharelle B. McNair August 14, 2025 The New York politician says he is proud to have collaborated with friends and hip-hop legends like KRS1 and DJ Kool Herc to make sure hip-hop is preserved and celebrated. Mic check, one two, one two! The art of hip-hop is receiving the

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 14, 2025 The cost here, though harder to quantify directly, is significant in terms of lost brand visibility, diminished lead generation, and weakened customer engagement. The modern economy runs on digital presence. From brand awareness to direct sales, marketing is the engine driving growth for