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El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, largely known as Malcolm X, was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925. The honorable Malcolm X was an activist who fought fiercely for Black dignity, equality,…

Grammy-winning artist and tech entrepreneur Will.i.am is entering higher education by offering lessons on artificial intelligence (AI) at Arizona State University with a new course focused on AI-driven digital assistants.…

An effort to bring Jamaican patois into one of the island’s most formal political spaces has ignited debate across Jamaica and the Caribbean diaspora. According to the Jamaica Observer, Opposition…

Beasley Media Group is expanding its community engagement efforts in Detroit through a new partnership with the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA). This partnership aims to support Black-owned businesses and…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the nation’s top workplace civil rights agency (EEOC), is considering a major rollback of diversity data collection requirements that have been in place for decades.…

Luxury watches are known for being associated with wealth, exclusivity, and prestige. But amid growing conversations about Black representation in elite industries, one executive is quietly reshaping perceptions of who…

Dear Fairygodmentor® I’m not being laid off—but I’m also not being promoted, challenged, or included like I used to be. I feel invisible. Am I overthinking this, or am I…

Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, the man who would evolve into the globally influential Malcolm X and later El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz remains a pivotal figure in the ongoing…

By Antania “Nia” Priester The doctors told me my heart was broken. Not metaphorically. Not emotionally. Physically. I was lying in a hospital bed after experiencing severe chest pain when…

Black homeownership rates continue to lag significantly behind those of white households, according to recent federal housing data. This comes as housing affordability continues to dominate national conversations around economic…

Ten educators from the KIPP Public Charter Schools network are being honored for their outstanding classroom performance and student success during the 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week. The KIPP Foundation recently…

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a recent BLACK ENTERPRISE discussion with actresses and entrepreneurs Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd highlighted how financial stress can quietly turn into a…

Altrichia Cook Wilcox was just one month shy of graduating high school when her life flipped upside down. At just 17 years old, she found out she was pregnant; however,…

Emmy-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is reflecting on the past and present status as a Hollywood powerhouse as he prepares for his leading role in Netflix’s Man on Fire. On…

The rising consumer demand for ethical production has led more Black-owned companies to integrate sustainability into their business models through eco-conscious materials, ethical labor, and community-centered missions. These brands, spanning…

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton didn’t mince words about what she described as “attacks” on women’s equality and rights during her closing speech at the 24th Annual Global…

Adwoa Beauty, a textured haircare brand that broke into prestige retail, is entering liquidation. A court ruling on May 1 converted the brand’s Chapter 11 reorganization into a Chapter 7…

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is stepping down from office, marking the end of a historic political era in one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities. The five-term Democratic mayor…

Written by Dr. Russ Wigginton The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais effectively renders Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) a “dead letter” by requiring proof of…