by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration via productivity-boosting tools and apps. Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration, facilitated by productivity-boosting tools and apps. By 2023, the Chamber of Commerce reported that 95% of small businesses in the

A state civil rights lawsuit filed this week accuses a New Jersey suburb and its past and present officials of directing local police to discriminate against Black and other non-white motorists. The complaint, brought by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state Division on Civil Rights, alleges that

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Kelly and the 70 co-sponsoring lawmakers have filed three articles of impeachment against Noem. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, may face her own prosecution as lawmakers begin an impeachment process against her over ICE operations. Democrat Robin Kelly introduced the

Protesters in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church this week after discovering online claims that one of the church’s pastors also serves in a senior role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Videos and posts circulating on social media show demonstrators chanting and speaking

by Mary Spiller January 18, 2026 Police say viral footage shows 65-year-old Robert Burke allegedly threatening a security guard and shouting slurs in front of children. A Georgia man captured on widely shared video verbally abusing a security guard and hurling racial slurs outside a Social Security office in suburban

by Mary Spiller January 18, 2026 The Grammy-winning producer behind New Jack Swing and landmark hits will release ‘Remember the Times,’ offering an inside look at a genre-shaping career. Music history is set to be told from the perspective of one of its most influential creators. Grammy Award–winning producer and

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Watkins gained the position after helping Walmart elevate its shelves for a premium shopping experience. Walmart has appointed a long-time executive to oversee its Sam’s Club division, making way for the Black woman to shine as CEO. Latriece Watkins has been a instrumental figure

by Mitti Hicks January 18, 2026 SOHO will bring together over 25 hospitality leaders, including Rick Ross, Pinky Cole Hayes, Ti Martin, Cleveland Spears II, and Keith Lee, to inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders. You may not know the face behind the founder of the most sought-after restaurants

A$AP Rocky made his long-awaited ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut this weekend, delivering new music and a surprise sketch appearance just a day after releasing his first album in eight years. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Rocky served as the musical guest for the ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode hosted by actor Finn

by Mary Spiller January 18, 2026 The singer’s mother spoke with students about Black history in country music, her Texas roots, and the personal spaces that shaped community and creativity. A Vanderbilt University course dedicated to the music and cultural influence of Beyoncé welcomed a notable guest this week: the