Written by Design Essentials is supporting the next generation of female chemists and innovators at Spelman College through a $250,000 commitment. The Black-owned, Atlanta-based beauty brand made a bold statement at Morehouse and Spelman’s Homecoming Week, unveiling its multi-year pledge to support scholarships, student programs, and the next generation of Black women leaders for years to come. … Continue reading “Design Essentials Pledges $250K To Spelman College To Support Future Female Chemists And Innovators”
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”
ONE Musicfest returned to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Oct. 25 and 26, reaffirming its place as one of the South’s most significant celebrations of Black music and culture after 16 years. Despite chilly temperatures and rain over the OMF weekend, the festival delivered a dynamic lineup that honored Atlanta’s legacy while spotlighting the next generation of … Continue reading “ONE Musicfest 2025: Atlanta’s Homecoming Of Culture And Sound”
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”
Jamaicans are bracing for Hurricane Melissa, which meteorologists and scientists are predicting could be the most destructive storm on record and one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has sustained winds of around 175 mph with even higher gusts. The associated storm surge could reach up to … Continue reading “Jamaicans Brace For Impact As Hurricane Melissa Barrels Through – It’s Now Stronger Than Katrina”
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”
Glennie Antonio “Little Man” McGee, an Alabama man accused of running a drug operation in the Mobile area, has accused federal prosecutors of presenting “false and fabricated” testimony to the grand jury to obtain an indictment against him. According to Fox 10 News, McGee, who has been accused of operating a multimillion-dollar drug distribution network … Continue reading “An Alleged Down South Drug Runner Calls Out Feds For ‘False And Fabricated’ Testimony”
After posting AI (artificial intelligence) renditions of two of his songs, “21 Questions” and “God Gave Me Style,” Queens entrepreneur and rapper 50 Cent received mostly positive feedback for using the technology, and he speaks about using it in a recent interview. He states, “I don’t think you can beat AI.” The G-Unit executive sat … Continue reading “50 Cent Responds To Reimagined Songs Posted On Social Media, ‘I Don’t Think You Can Beat AI’”
Affirmative action strikes again as a lawsuit from a legal organization resulted in a scholarship for Black students being dumped at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), all by citing legislation put in place to protect African-Americans, Inside Higher Ed reported. Pacific Legal Foundation, known for filing lawsuits to end affirmative action in public … Continue reading “Anti-Affirmative Action Group Ends Black-Only Scholarship At UC San Diego After Citing KKK Act of 1871 “
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”