Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor on Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge, which was later dropped, at a federal immigration detention facility. Baraka, who leads New Jersey’s biggest city, is a candidate in a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination for governor next

by Sharelle B. McNair June 3, 2025 FEMA staff members were left confused when Richardson allegedly claimed he wasn’t aware of the country’s devastating hurricane season. As Republican senators who voted against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief are now pushing for assistance, it doesn’t help that its leader, David

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 3, 2025 The Houston eatery officially shut down in November. Fans and foes of Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut can soon catch a new documentary detailing the restaurant’s downfall. The controversial eatery has faced multiple blows despite its popularity in Houston’s food scene. Now, Hillionaire Productions will

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 3, 2025 The former NBA player he is currently working on his Master’s of Liberal Arts degree at Louisiana State University Former Louisiana State University student Shaquille O’Neal is pursuing a master’s degree at his alma mater to become a sports psychologist. The NBA

At cross-cultural gatherings in Bethlehem, West Bank, groups of children and adults turn to a 67-year-old, colorful comic book with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s image on its cover, his tie and shirt collar visible beneath his clerical robe. As they read from “Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story,” the

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 3, 2025 As of mid-2024, 48% of Americans have a passport. Atstock Productions // Shutterstock Atstock Productions // Shutterstock As demand for U.S. passports grows, here are the states with the most aspiring world travelers More Americans than ever before are gaining access to international

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult. Trump’s executive order directing a documentary, proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal elections has been blocked by a judge, while federal legislation to accomplish it doesn’t appear to have

As federal health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they’re taking a new look at infant formula. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration to review the nutrients and other ingredients in infant formula, which fills the bottles of millions of American babies. The

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 3, 2025 Massey is one of the last two escapees still on the run. One of the last New Orleans jail escapees seemingly professed his innocence in a new video dropped on social media. A video of a man who appeared to be escaped inmate Antoine

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors June 3, 2025 Pack what you need to survive a few days away from home Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure, or both, careful planning is essential, from what you take in your carry-on luggage or how you maximize the space in your checked baggage to