Everyone knows that Mariah Carey rules the stretch of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since the release of her 1994 ‘Merry Christmas’ album, and its immortal centerpiece, the chart-topping single “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Carey has cemented herself as the undisputed Queen of Christmas. Saturday night, December

Saturday was the third anniversary of dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ death, and his wife, Allison Holker, paid him tribute on her Instagram page, which included videos of her dancing with her late husband, and photos of them and their three children, Zaia, Maddox, and Weslie. “Today is the 3 year

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton December 14, 2025 DoItAll and Khairi Williams release ‘You Can Do It All.’ Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly has accomplished many things throughout his life, including a career in music and becoming the first American platinum hip-hop artist to be duly elected to political office. He

Police in Rhode Island said early Sunday that they had a person of interest in custody after a shooting that rocked the Brown University campus during final exams, leaving two people dead and nine others wounded. Col. Oscar Perez, chief of the Providence police, confirmed at a news conference that

by Ahsan Washington December 14, 2025 Some video games from the 1990s both entertained audiences and deeply transformed the gaming culture.  A recent report covered by BLACK ENTERPRISE revealed how video games from the 1990s shaped children’s brains. The games appeared simple, but as it turned out, they were complex.

by Kandiss Edwards December 14, 2025 Reid shared a video made by social media creator Khalil Greene that claims ‘Jingle Bells’ has a racist origin. A viral video shared by Joy Reid is sparking conversations about the origins of “Jingle Bells” and whether or not the Christmas tune is racist.

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 14, 2025 Want to give someone the gift of finance without seeming too disinterested or impersonal? Here are 10 creative financial gift ideas. Cash is king. But stuffed in a holiday or birthday card, it doesn’t exactly sparkle. Want to give someone the gift of

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, as police searched for the suspect. Officers were hunting through campus buildings and sifting through trash cans

Now in its sixth year, the Native Son 101 year-end list celebrates leaders, innovators, and mavericks who expanded representation, broke barriers, and shifted culture throughout 2025. The class reflects a wide spectrum of influence from award-winning performers and designers to policy leaders, scholars, and community builders whose work helped define

by Kandiss Edwards December 13, 2025 The plaintiffs are seeking damages for alleged interference with their ability to operate and earn revenue.  A federal civil rights lawsuit seeking $70 million alleges Missouri’s Westport Community Improvement District conspired to exclude Black business owners from one of Kansas City’s most popular entertainment