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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 10, 2025 Gray Media purchased the local TV stations. Gray Media has announced that it has purchased 10 television stations from Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group. The company has stated that the transaction to acquire the stations was for $171 million. With the recent
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 10, 2025 ‘The way the show is resonating feels truly special—all of the comments, the conversations, the connection… my cup runneth over,’ Ross said Tracee Ellis Ross and her series, “Solo” Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross,” has been picked up by Roku for a second
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Black voters are overwhelmingly displeased with Trump as his approval rating has dropped to historic lows. According to recent polling from The Economist/YouGov, Black voters aren’t impressed with President Donald Trump’s performance, reflecting widespread criticism of his administration’s efforts over the past seven months
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 9, 2025 YNW Melly has been accused of murdering two associates. Rapper YNW Melly, who has been accused of murdering two associates, has to wait until 2027 to face trial after a judge postponed the upcoming court case. According to The Miami Herald, Jamell
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother broke her silence after his tragic death in Costa Rica in a powerful statement honoring his life, artistry and the legacy he left behind. “As his mother, there is so much that I can say. It would fill volumes. But what I will say is that I
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Although Beasley has not yet been charged with a crime, he is being investigated as part of a federal gambling probe The hits to former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley keep coming, this time via an Aug. 9 order mandating his eviction from his
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 9, 2025 Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, can take up to 14 days to show symptoms. Three people have died, and 83 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Central Harlem as the outbreak has affected that area since July 25.
Rapper T-Hood is reportedly dead after being shot inside his Atlanta home. On Friday night, the 33-year-old musician was found by Gwinnett County police wounded from a gunshot. According to WSB-TV, the rapper, real name Tevin Hood, was treated with first aid and rushed to a hospital, but later died
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Khanna visited Jackson, Mississippi, to spotlight TechWise, a Google-funded initiative he has helped introduce to HBCUs like Jackson State nationwide. Following a $1.3 million grant awarded to Jackson State University to expand its artificial intelligence programs, California Rep. Ro Khanna visited Jackson, Mississippi, to
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 9, 2025 An executive order set reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % to as high as 50%. Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 10, 2025 Gray Media purchased the local TV stations. Gray Media has announced that it has purchased 10 television stations from Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group. The company has stated that the transaction to acquire the stations was for $171 million. With the recent
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 10, 2025 ‘The way the show is resonating feels truly special—all of the comments, the conversations, the connection… my cup runneth over,’ Ross said Tracee Ellis Ross and her series, “Solo” Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross,” has been picked up by Roku for a second
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Black voters are overwhelmingly displeased with Trump as his approval rating has dropped to historic lows. According to recent polling from The Economist/YouGov, Black voters aren’t impressed with President Donald Trump’s performance, reflecting widespread criticism of his administration’s efforts over the past seven months
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 9, 2025 YNW Melly has been accused of murdering two associates. Rapper YNW Melly, who has been accused of murdering two associates, has to wait until 2027 to face trial after a judge postponed the upcoming court case. According to The Miami Herald, Jamell
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother broke her silence after his tragic death in Costa Rica in a powerful statement honoring his life, artistry and the legacy he left behind. “As his mother, there is so much that I can say. It would fill volumes. But what I will say is that I
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Although Beasley has not yet been charged with a crime, he is being investigated as part of a federal gambling probe The hits to former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley keep coming, this time via an Aug. 9 order mandating his eviction from his
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 9, 2025 Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, can take up to 14 days to show symptoms. Three people have died, and 83 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Central Harlem as the outbreak has affected that area since July 25.
Rapper T-Hood is reportedly dead after being shot inside his Atlanta home. On Friday night, the 33-year-old musician was found by Gwinnett County police wounded from a gunshot. According to WSB-TV, the rapper, real name Tevin Hood, was treated with first aid and rushed to a hospital, but later died
by Daniel Johnson August 9, 2025 Khanna visited Jackson, Mississippi, to spotlight TechWise, a Google-funded initiative he has helped introduce to HBCUs like Jackson State nationwide. Following a $1.3 million grant awarded to Jackson State University to expand its artificial intelligence programs, California Rep. Ro Khanna visited Jackson, Mississippi, to
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 9, 2025 An executive order set reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % to as high as 50%. Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs