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As traditional funding sources grow increasingly scarce, skincare brand Topicals is turning to the power brokers of culture for its business strategy; tapping athletes, artists, and tastemakers who don’t just follow trends, but shape them. This week, the skincare startup announced it has closed a new round of funding backed
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 Kennedy was released New Year’s Eve Skateboarder Terry Kennedy is currently on parole after being released from prison after serving a portion of his sentence for an assault that led to the death of another skateboarder, Josiah Kassahun. According to TMZ, the man known as
by Mitti Hicks January 7, 2026 Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are African. The Trump administration has expanded its controversial visa bond program, requiring certain visitors to post a refundable $15,000 bond before traveling to the United States. Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 The donated fat can help patients who lack their own to undergo these cosmetic procedures. For those dying for an hourglass figure, this unexpected hero can help with certain plastic surgeries. The use of donated cadavers, a dead human body used for medical study
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 7, 2026 As AI reshapes the small business landscape, entrepreneurs are learning to adapt, stay competitive, and use automation without losing the human touch that defines their work. In a new survey conducted by UPrinting, a U.S.-based online custom printing service, business owners revealed a
Denzel Washington Hive, where you at? On Wednesday, Jan. 7, #Cinemzel26—a virtual movie club devoted to the 71-year-old Hollywood icon—is officially launching. “We doing it y’all! #Cinemzel26 starts this week,” co-organizer and X user @YungYinkv wrote in a recent post. Launched by X users @YungYinkv and @Jani_Gee, the watch club
by Ahsan Washington January 7, 2026 Dry January is about freedom from alcohol The Dry January originated in the United Kingdom back in 2013 and has become a global initiative to address society’s relationship with alcohol. Going dry in January or for any length of time beyond 30 days has
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Mary J. Blige by her former friend and stylist Misa Hylton. In the lawsuit, filed on April 29, Hylton sought $5 million, claiming that the Grammy-winning singer attempted to poach rapper Vado from her management roster. In addition to the
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Gumbs was a vocal critic of the city’s previous, and highly controversial, mayor. The City of South Fulton has begun a new era of leadership, swearing in its first Black woman mayor. Carmalitha Gumbs, a founding City Council member, was sworn in at the
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 7, 2026 he SUV you pick will depend on what’s most important to you, so CarMax runs through what you should keep in mind when you’re comparing the Mercedes with the Lexus. Which is the better luxury SUV: the Lexus RX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
As traditional funding sources grow increasingly scarce, skincare brand Topicals is turning to the power brokers of culture for its business strategy; tapping athletes, artists, and tastemakers who don’t just follow trends, but shape them. This week, the skincare startup announced it has closed a new round of funding backed
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 7, 2026 Kennedy was released New Year’s Eve Skateboarder Terry Kennedy is currently on parole after being released from prison after serving a portion of his sentence for an assault that led to the death of another skateboarder, Josiah Kassahun. According to TMZ, the man known as
by Mitti Hicks January 7, 2026 Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are African. The Trump administration has expanded its controversial visa bond program, requiring certain visitors to post a refundable $15,000 bond before traveling to the United States. Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 The donated fat can help patients who lack their own to undergo these cosmetic procedures. For those dying for an hourglass figure, this unexpected hero can help with certain plastic surgeries. The use of donated cadavers, a dead human body used for medical study
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 7, 2026 As AI reshapes the small business landscape, entrepreneurs are learning to adapt, stay competitive, and use automation without losing the human touch that defines their work. In a new survey conducted by UPrinting, a U.S.-based online custom printing service, business owners revealed a
Denzel Washington Hive, where you at? On Wednesday, Jan. 7, #Cinemzel26—a virtual movie club devoted to the 71-year-old Hollywood icon—is officially launching. “We doing it y’all! #Cinemzel26 starts this week,” co-organizer and X user @YungYinkv wrote in a recent post. Launched by X users @YungYinkv and @Jani_Gee, the watch club
by Ahsan Washington January 7, 2026 Dry January is about freedom from alcohol The Dry January originated in the United Kingdom back in 2013 and has become a global initiative to address society’s relationship with alcohol. Going dry in January or for any length of time beyond 30 days has
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Mary J. Blige by her former friend and stylist Misa Hylton. In the lawsuit, filed on April 29, Hylton sought $5 million, claiming that the Grammy-winning singer attempted to poach rapper Vado from her management roster. In addition to the
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Gumbs was a vocal critic of the city’s previous, and highly controversial, mayor. The City of South Fulton has begun a new era of leadership, swearing in its first Black woman mayor. Carmalitha Gumbs, a founding City Council member, was sworn in at the
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 7, 2026 he SUV you pick will depend on what’s most important to you, so CarMax runs through what you should keep in mind when you’re comparing the Mercedes with the Lexus. Which is the better luxury SUV: the Lexus RX or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?