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The podium beside Keisha Lance Bottoms stayed empty Monday night, and she spent part of her opening remarks explaining why that mattered. Newsweek reported that Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee appeared alone at the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series after Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate. The event ran
Michelle Obama has pledged more than $1 million to organizations supporting adolescent girls around the world through the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an initiative of the Obama Foundation. Announced on Oct. 11, 2026, in recognition of International Day of the Girl, the commitment will help 25 organizations across 15 countries expand
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill October 13, 2026 Starting in January 2027, eligible New Yorkers can pursue tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields through CUNY and SUNY. New Yorkers looking to switch careers without taking on more student debt could soon have a new path to professional growth. Gov. Kathy
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 13, 2026 XCEL Summit for Men will bring together executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for three days of professional development, wealth-building strategies, and networking opportunities. From career advancement and financial planning to artificial intelligence and mental health, this year’s summit offers tools for professional and
Over the last decade and change, Plies has emerged as one of the more astute celebrities when it comes to speaking about politics. Never ashamed to highlight his support for the likes of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, the “Shawty” rapper had a moment of reflection while on a flight,
When Wray & Nephew invited me to experience Miami Carnival, I was thrilled. Then, almost immediately, one concern crept in: my body. Like most people, I had seen carnival through my phone. The beaded, jeweled, and feathered costumes. The moko jambies towering over the crowd on stilts. An energy so
Source: OLIVER CONTRERAS / Getty Last month, President Donald Trump threw a very public hissy fit over the negative media coverage he’d been getting, one that led him to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House press pool. Predictably, the administration was taken to federal court, and a
Source: Tennessee Department of Corrections / Tennessee DOC Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital after her failed execution two weeks ago. NPR reports that Pike is back in prison at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee. Pike’s attorneys, Luke Ihnen, Randy Spivey, Stephen Ferrell, and Kelly
Source: Ganna Kaercher / Getty October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While breast cancer predominantly impacts women, today we’re going to discuss the rare but very real impact of male breast cancer. While it’s true that women make up the majority of new breast cancer cases, Susan G. Komen estimates
Source: Roberto Schmidt / Getty A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop using taxpayer-funded ads that portray President Donald Trump favorably right before the midterms. According to NBC News, the lawsuit was filed by the watchdog group “Common Cause; Robert Hunter, a Democratic candidate for a seat
The podium beside Keisha Lance Bottoms stayed empty Monday night, and she spent part of her opening remarks explaining why that mattered. Newsweek reported that Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee appeared alone at the Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series after Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate. The event ran
Michelle Obama has pledged more than $1 million to organizations supporting adolescent girls around the world through the Girls Opportunity Alliance, an initiative of the Obama Foundation. Announced on Oct. 11, 2026, in recognition of International Day of the Girl, the commitment will help 25 organizations across 15 countries expand
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill October 13, 2026 Starting in January 2027, eligible New Yorkers can pursue tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields through CUNY and SUNY. New Yorkers looking to switch careers without taking on more student debt could soon have a new path to professional growth. Gov. Kathy
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors October 13, 2026 XCEL Summit for Men will bring together executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for three days of professional development, wealth-building strategies, and networking opportunities. From career advancement and financial planning to artificial intelligence and mental health, this year’s summit offers tools for professional and
Over the last decade and change, Plies has emerged as one of the more astute celebrities when it comes to speaking about politics. Never ashamed to highlight his support for the likes of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, the “Shawty” rapper had a moment of reflection while on a flight,
When Wray & Nephew invited me to experience Miami Carnival, I was thrilled. Then, almost immediately, one concern crept in: my body. Like most people, I had seen carnival through my phone. The beaded, jeweled, and feathered costumes. The moko jambies towering over the crowd on stilts. An energy so
Source: OLIVER CONTRERAS / Getty Last month, President Donald Trump threw a very public hissy fit over the negative media coverage he’d been getting, one that led him to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House press pool. Predictably, the administration was taken to federal court, and a
Source: Tennessee Department of Corrections / Tennessee DOC Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital after her failed execution two weeks ago. NPR reports that Pike is back in prison at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee. Pike’s attorneys, Luke Ihnen, Randy Spivey, Stephen Ferrell, and Kelly
Source: Ganna Kaercher / Getty October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While breast cancer predominantly impacts women, today we’re going to discuss the rare but very real impact of male breast cancer. While it’s true that women make up the majority of new breast cancer cases, Susan G. Komen estimates
Source: Roberto Schmidt / Getty A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop using taxpayer-funded ads that portray President Donald Trump favorably right before the midterms. According to NBC News, the lawsuit was filed by the watchdog group “Common Cause; Robert Hunter, a Democratic candidate for a seat