Written by Lawyers with Cohen Milstein are sounding the alarm that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency Congress tasked with enforcing federal employment discrimination laws, has plans to drop specific discrimination claims. In a memo first obtained by The Associated Press, the EEOC says the agency will discharge any complaints on “disparate impact liability,” … Continue reading “EEOC Is Dropping Certain Discrimination Claims. Experts Say It’s Time To Lawyer Up”
Pastor Marvin Winans is under fire after a video surfaced online showing him reprimanding a woman who fell short of the $2,000 donation he requested from his congregation. The now-viral clip captures a woman at Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, approaching the pulpit with her son during the church’s “Day of Giving” to offer a … Continue reading “Pastor Marvin Winans Faces Backlash For Criticizing Woman’s $1,235 Donation, ‘That Ain’t What I Asked You To Do’”
On Oct. 21, arguably the greatest basketball of all-time, Michael Jordan, will make his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports, which is airing NBA games for the first time since 2002. When NBC Sports initially announced Jordan’s role, nobody there explained what the basketball legend would do. Jordan, who had never worked in … Continue reading “NBC Sports Special Contributor Michael Jordan To Make Debut On NBA Opening Night”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has chartered its first-ever chapter in Puerto Rico, marking the sorority’s debut in a Latin American region where Spanish is the primary language. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 25 sorority members formed the new Alpha Delta Nu Omega chapter within the organization’s International Region, with women established across fields such as … Continue reading “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Charters First-Ever Chapter In Puerto Rico”
Recording artist Blueface lost a defamation lawsuit in 2024. But since he has allegedly not yet paid up, he could have the money taken from his music royalties. According to AllHipHop, Jackie Martinez, who won a $123,243.10 default judgment in April 2024 after the rapper did not appear in court, has asked a judge to … Continue reading “Rapper Blueface Asked by Jackie Martinez To Forfeit Music Royalty Earnings”
India Bradley is a prima ballerina making history in the dance world. Bradley has become the New York City Ballet’s first Black soloist in the company’s history, The New York Times reports. Promoted alongside five other dancers, her appointment grows the company’s diversity and representation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India … Continue reading “Ballerina India Bradley Leaps As First Black Soloist For New York City Ballet”
Concerns are rising over the Trump administration’s decision to store $9.7 million worth of U.S.-purchased contraceptives in Belgian warehouses until they expire. The undelivered contraceptives, initially intended for donation to various African countries and procured by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Biden administration, are now being stored indefinitely in Belgian warehouses, … Continue reading “Aid Workers Fear Trump Administration May Be Stockpiling Contraceptives Until Expiration”
Survey: 39% of small businesses have less than a month of cash on hand Unstable sales, rising expenses, unpredictable payments: Today’s small business math rarely balances itself. For many, that adds up to a daily cash flow puzzle. Bluevine surveyed 774 U.S. owners with $50,000-$5 million in annual revenue to see how they navigate cash … Continue reading “On the Brink: 39% Of Small Businesses Are Running On Less Than A Month Of Cash”
For generations, chocolate has been synonymous with indulgence, luxury, and sheer delight; for entrepreneurs, though, it doubles as a canvas for invention and innovation. Whether it’s hand‑crafted chocolate bars, cocoa‑infused skincare, opulent desserts or chocolate‑spiked spirits, Black‑owned companies are reshaping how chocolate is savored. BLACK ENTERPRISE spotlights five standout products—each carving out its niche with … Continue reading “Innovative Black-Owned Products To Savor On National Chocolate Day”
Black TikTok is showing off how they show out after work in a new “Five O’Clock” trend. The trend has captivated the internet as it shows what people look like at their day job, as well as reveal how they look once they clock out. The viral clips show how Black employees keep things professional … Continue reading “TikTok’s New ‘5 O’Clock’ Trend Shows Off Black Employees’ Post-Work Glow Up”