Written by 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”
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”
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’”
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”
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”
Unhoused musicians in Atlanta have a new avenue to showcase their artistry in outdoor studio sessions. Through music, local artists have found a way to showcase the talent within Atlanta’s unhoused community. Called Dirty Luxury, a group of four decided to take their studio to the streets of Atlanta. Putting unhoused people on the mic … Continue reading “Atlanta’s Unhoused Musicians Get New Spotlight In Viral ‘Dirty Luxury’ Studio Sessions”