by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 8, 2025 ‘I want to take the time to apologize to Karmelo Anthony’s family. I was wrong about that kid.’ An apologetic Charleston White, who is known for his outrageous commentary on social issues, has come out in support of murder suspect Karmelo Anthony after

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 8, 2025 The shoe removal policy had been in effect since 2006. The Transportation Security Administration has revoked a longstanding policy that may come as a shock to frequent airline passengers. The TSA has plans for travelers to keep their shoes on while walking through security

by Mitti Hicks July 8, 2025 Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes multiple controversial bills on anti-DEI and immigration. Stein, who is a Democrat in a Republican-led state, called the bills “mean-spirited.” At least four of the

by Janee Bolden July 8, 2025 Ryan Coogler’s Nat Geo Series “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” is required viewing When Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time premieres later this month it will help reclaim the narrative for the people who lived it 20 years ago. The upcoming five-part National Geographic docuseries, executive produced by Ryan Coogler,

Is Carnival Cruise, once synonymous with the word “party,” toning it down? Recent cruisers seem to think so.  The cruise liner is addressing the backlash it’s receiving after announcing a new set of rules and regulations that many have accused of being anti-fun at best and anti-Black at worst.  Among

by Sharelle B. McNair July 8, 2025 After being labeled as a “highly ethical” leader, Gatlin was placed on paid administrative leave After seemingly climbing the corporate ladder to leadership, Charmaine Gatlin, the former chief operating officer of Jackson Health Foundation, was knocked down after being hit with major fraud

The former Librarian of Congress abruptly fired by President Donald Trump has found a new position with the country’s largest philanthropic supporter of the arts. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation exclusively told The Associated Press that Carla Hayden will join the humanities grantmaker Monday as a senior fellow whose duties will include advising on

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 8, 2025 Uber shuttles will travel dozens of fixed routes, with fixed stops Uber’s new shuttles look suspiciously familiar to anyone who’s taken a bus. Every few years, a Silicon Valley gig economy company announces a “disruptive” innovation that resembles a bus. Uber rolled out

Cierra Ortega, a contestant of this summer’s “Love Island USA” left the villa just a week before the finale of the hit reality series is set to air on Peacock. Her departure, announced Sunday, followed weeks of uproar from viewers after old posts from Ortega resurfaced that contained a racial slur against

Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer boredom with an event marking its 11th year. The e-commerce giant’s promised blitz of summer deals for Prime members starts at 3:01 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday. For the first time, Seattle-based Amazon