by Daniel Johnson September 1, 2025 Both Mayor Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have presented a united front in resisting Trump’s overtures about crime in Chicago. On Aug. 29, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order, titled “Protecting Chicago Initiative,” which is concerned with limiting any federal troops

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 1, 2025 In recent years, even some blue states and cities like New York and San Francisco have moved to increase the use of involuntary treatment. The Trump administration is pushing to involuntarily commit more people to psychiatric hospitals in an effort to forcibly battle homelessness,

by Black Enterprise September 1, 2025 In a nation designed and built by slaves, Labor Day marks the long struggle to move closer to fair and equitable wages for all of America’s workers. Written by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter Every September, Americans congregate and fellowship in honor of workers’ contributions

So much has happened for Naomi Osaka — in tennis, away from tennis — since she first played Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open back in 2019. Over that time, Osaka has won two Grand Slam trophies to raise her career total to four, helped spark a global conversation about mental health by revealing

It’s Labor Day weekend—Monday, September 1, 2025—a day to honor the grit and grace of American workers. Offices, banks, and post offices are taking a break, but if you need to run errands or grab some last-minute items, here’s what’s open and closed. WalmartIf you’re looking for one-stop shopping, Walmart is

It’s déjà vu at the US Open and this time, it feels bigger than ever. Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are set to meet in a fourth-round clash Monday night, in a matchup that will tap into history and reveal how much these superstars have grown. If you’ve been following

Taylor Townsend couldn’t convert eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker and was eliminated from the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 1-6, 7-6 (13), 6-3 loss to Barbora Krejcikova. With fans chanting “Let’s go Taylor! Let’s go Taylor!” for a player who became a fan

Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebra and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire in which he was a passenger, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said Sunday. Giuliani was being driven in a rented Ford Bronco by his spokesperson Ted Goodman when their

“Wedding Our Way” is TheGrio’s new wedding series celebrating Black love and the journey down the aisle—sharing real-life planning insights, joyful traditions, and expert advice to help couples walk confidently into forever on their big day. MeMa Creations has a reputation for making brides feel like the star of the

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 31, 2025 The event is celebrating its 58th year. In Brooklyn, the West Indian Day Parade provides the right excitement during Labor Day weekend. The celebration of Caribbean culture has taken place throughout the streets of the New York City borough since 1969. Complete with colorful