NBC Sports Special Contributor Michael Jordan To Make Debut On NBA Opening Night

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”

Search For Missing Ohio Woman Intensifies; Concerns Mount After Communication Lapse

Authorities and family members are intensifying the search for 26-year-old Ash Lee Moore, also known as Ashlee Moore-Vongmepunt, who last contacted relatives in September. Concerns for her well-being have escalated due to an uncharacteristic period of silence. Moore, described as Black, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing approximately 120 pounds, was reported missing from … Continue reading “Search For Missing Ohio Woman Intensifies; Concerns Mount After Communication Lapse”

Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant Declines Donations, Urges Congregation To Aid Those Facing SNAP Cuts

Pastor Jamal Bryant, who was an attendee at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit For Men Oct. 15-17, is asking his congregation to pause church donations and instead support members at risk of losing their SNAP benefits. Bryant’s Oct. 26 sermon at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church was meant to be a $1 million fundraising day for … Continue reading “Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant Declines Donations, Urges Congregation To Aid Those Facing SNAP Cuts”

Louis Vuitton And Pharrell Williams Claim Coogi Is Trying To ‘Monopolize An Aesthetic’ In Copyright Lawsuit

Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams are fighting back against a copyright infringement lawsuit alleging they copied Coogi’s signature style and aesthetic, accusing the Australian fashion brand of trying to “monopolize an aesthetic.” In a motion to dismiss filed on Oct. 17, lawyers for the luxury fashion house and Pharrell Williams argue that Coogi is attempting … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton And Pharrell Williams Claim Coogi Is Trying To ‘Monopolize An Aesthetic’ In Copyright Lawsuit”

Parent Groups Want Education Audits To Nix DEI Policy And Hiring Practices

Parental rights advocacy groups have banded together to call for an education audit across state lines, expressing DEI, poor hiring practices, and gender discrimination is being used for K-12 school policies, Fox News reported.  In a letter signed by Defending Education with more than 20 other parental rights in education groups, the crews are pushing … Continue reading “Parent Groups Want Education Audits To Nix DEI Policy And Hiring Practices”

Abby Phillip Recalls Viral Cam’ron Interview About Diddy Case: ‘It Was Ridiculous’

Abby Phillip is recalling her awkward CNN interview with rapper Cam’ron, where her questions about the Sean “Diddy” Combs case went off track. CNN NewsNight host Abby Phillip appeared on The Breakfast Club on Oct. 28, where she was asked about her now-viral interview with Cam’ron regarding the Diddy case. During that exchange, Cam’ron seemed … Continue reading “Abby Phillip Recalls Viral Cam’ron Interview About Diddy Case: ‘It Was Ridiculous’”

OpenAI To Launch AI Music Generation Platform Trained By Julliard Students

OpenAI is set to expand its influence in the booming AI sector with the launch of a new AI music generation platform. The $500 billion-valued company behind ChatGPT and the Sora AI video creation tool is preparing to enter the generative AI music space, according to The Information. To prepare for the new product launch, … Continue reading “OpenAI To Launch AI Music Generation Platform Trained By Julliard Students”

TikTok’s New ‘5 O’Clock’ Trend Shows Off Black Employees’ Post-Work Glow Up

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”

Innovative Black-Owned Products To Savor On National Chocolate Day

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”

On the Brink: 39% Of Small Businesses Are Running On Less Than A Month Of Cash

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”