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by Black Enterprise October 22, 2026 Butler challenged corporate executives to actively prioritize corporate mentorship. Exelon CEO Calvin Butler delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech to attendees at the much-anticipated 2026 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on the evening of Oct. 21. Butler reflected on his family legacy, corporate mentorship, and unwavering
Source: KathyKafka / Getty A University of Arizona fraternity has been suspended after a sorority member says she was sexually assaulted by two men during a fraternity gathering in August, adding to a growing list of allegations putting college Greek life under scrutiny. ABC15 Arizona reports that in a letter
Image Attribution: ShutterStock royalty-free image #2002142039, ‘Young serious concerned African American businesswoman sitting at desk looking laptop computer in contemporary corporation office. Business technologies concept. Close up portrait.’ uploaded by user #301539971, retrieved from ShutterStock on January 18th, 2023. License details available at https://www.shutterstock.com/license, image licensed under the ShutterStock Standard
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Just when you think that the Republican depths of lows can’t reach a level beyond hell, they just keep proving everyone wrong; and you know it’s bad when even Republicans think that this is a new low. Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate and overall GOP
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty With early voting for the midterms underway in many states, affordability is top of mind for most voters. While consumer sentiment on the economy is decidedly negative, the actual data paints a more complicated picture. Politico reports that many economists believe consumer sentiment doesn’t align
The city of Lexington, Mississippi, is facing another lawsuit over its police department, just days after reaching a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice requiring reforms to address civil rights violations. The new lawsuit, filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the ACLU of Mississippi, alleges that
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones confronted New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels about the lack of a citywide integration plan at a Manhattan town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The exchange came after her daughter’s schooling and the backlash to her essay renewed debate about unequal education in the city’s public
Stephen A. Smith does not shy away from sharing his opinion, and most recently, the ESPN host brought his concerns directly to President Donald Trump. Smith was one of the select guests at a four-hour dinner on Oct. 15 with the President thanks to an invitation from Bill Maher. After
by Ida Harris October 22, 2026 Franklin admitted feeling humbled to stand among cultural icons. Gospel artist and producer Kirk Franklin delivered a deeply moving acceptance speech at BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s 2026 XCEL Summit for Men, sharing his journey from hardship to global success. As Franklin received the prestigious Icon Award, he admitted
The NAACP Image Awards are inviting African filmmakers, television creators and musicians to compete in 10 dedicated categories at the 58th annual ceremony. The awards previously honored Tems in 2024 for “Me & U” and Tyla in 2026 for “Is It,” both winners of Outstanding International Song. The additions give
by Black Enterprise October 22, 2026 Butler challenged corporate executives to actively prioritize corporate mentorship. Exelon CEO Calvin Butler delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech to attendees at the much-anticipated 2026 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on the evening of Oct. 21. Butler reflected on his family legacy, corporate mentorship, and unwavering
Source: KathyKafka / Getty A University of Arizona fraternity has been suspended after a sorority member says she was sexually assaulted by two men during a fraternity gathering in August, adding to a growing list of allegations putting college Greek life under scrutiny. ABC15 Arizona reports that in a letter
Image Attribution: ShutterStock royalty-free image #2002142039, ‘Young serious concerned African American businesswoman sitting at desk looking laptop computer in contemporary corporation office. Business technologies concept. Close up portrait.’ uploaded by user #301539971, retrieved from ShutterStock on January 18th, 2023. License details available at https://www.shutterstock.com/license, image licensed under the ShutterStock Standard
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Just when you think that the Republican depths of lows can’t reach a level beyond hell, they just keep proving everyone wrong; and you know it’s bad when even Republicans think that this is a new low. Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate and overall GOP
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty With early voting for the midterms underway in many states, affordability is top of mind for most voters. While consumer sentiment on the economy is decidedly negative, the actual data paints a more complicated picture. Politico reports that many economists believe consumer sentiment doesn’t align
The city of Lexington, Mississippi, is facing another lawsuit over its police department, just days after reaching a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice requiring reforms to address civil rights violations. The new lawsuit, filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the ACLU of Mississippi, alleges that
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones confronted New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels about the lack of a citywide integration plan at a Manhattan town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The exchange came after her daughter’s schooling and the backlash to her essay renewed debate about unequal education in the city’s public
Stephen A. Smith does not shy away from sharing his opinion, and most recently, the ESPN host brought his concerns directly to President Donald Trump. Smith was one of the select guests at a four-hour dinner on Oct. 15 with the President thanks to an invitation from Bill Maher. After
by Ida Harris October 22, 2026 Franklin admitted feeling humbled to stand among cultural icons. Gospel artist and producer Kirk Franklin delivered a deeply moving acceptance speech at BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s 2026 XCEL Summit for Men, sharing his journey from hardship to global success. As Franklin received the prestigious Icon Award, he admitted
The NAACP Image Awards are inviting African filmmakers, television creators and musicians to compete in 10 dedicated categories at the 58th annual ceremony. The awards previously honored Tems in 2024 for “Me & U” and Tyla in 2026 for “Is It,” both winners of Outstanding International Song. The additions give