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Years Of Black Journalism Disappeared From BET’s Website
Black Entertainment Television’s latest digital strategy is changing more than how audiences consume its content. It is also removing a significant portion of the written record documenting Black culture, entertainment,…
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It’s Not Too Late To Secure Your Spot To Celebrate 10 Years Of XCEL Summit For Men
BLACK ENTERPRISE will celebrate a decade of economic empowerment, corporate leadership, and cultural influence when it hosts the 10th Anniversary of XCEL Summit for Men from Oct. 21–23, 2026, at…
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ATL Bosses Cliff Vmir And Jayda Cheaves Go Big With ‘FEMMÈ Beauty Collaboration’
Beauty mogul Cliff Vmir and digital powerhouse Jayda Cheaves officially debuted their FEMMÈ launch collaboration on Sept. 5, introducing a visual editorial campaign centered on the brand’s flagship Silkening Mist finishing spray….
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‘She’s Not Violent!’: Black Florida Mother Begs Judge to Drop Charges Against Her Autistic Daughter After She Allegedly Attacked a Teacher
A Florida mother is fighting to dismiss battery charges against her 21-year-old daughter with autism. Esther King has advocated for her daughter, Halle Hansen, since […] ‘She’s Not Violent!’: Black Florida Mother Begs Judge…
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USA Is The Only Nation To Vote Against Africa’s Push To ‘Correct The Map’
The United States stood alone at the United Nations last week when 164 countries voted to support an African-led campaign challenging how the continent is represented on maps. The U.N….
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Chris Rock Refuses to Return to the Oscars After Will Smith’s Big Night Erupted Into a Slap He Can’t Escape, But One Thing Could Change His Mind
Chris Rock moved past the 2022 Academy Awards, where he landed a punchline and, instead of a standing ovation, was greeted by an open-handed slap […] Chris Rock Refuses to Return to the Oscars…
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Tired Of Being The Only One Who Speaks Up In Meetings? Try This
Dear Fairygodmentor®, I’m the only one who speaks up in meetings, and I’m tired. How do I share the load? -I’m Over It Dear I’m Over It, I overstand the frustration. We’re told that closed mouths don’t get fed. We’re also…
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‘I’m Glad to Be Free’: Black Georgia Father Released After 24 Years Behind Bars for Infant Son’s Death as State Appeals His Overturned Conviction
A Georgia man who spent 24 years behind bars for his infant son’s death walked out of prison after a judge granted him bond as […] ‘I’m Glad to Be Free’: Black Georgia Father…
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‘Is This Truly Justice?’: Former Ohio Cop Pleads Guilty to Fatally Shooting Unarmed Black Man Lying in Bed Seconds After Opening His Door
A former Columbus, Ohio police officer pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 3, to a reduced charge in the 2022 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Donovan Lewis, […] ‘Is This Truly Justice?’: Former Ohio Cop Pleads…
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‘Shut Up and Do Your Job’: Black Florida IHOP Employees Say White Manager Bragged About Being Their ‘Master’ While Mimicking a Whip Cracking
Four long-serving Black employees at an IHOP restaurant in Florida allege in a federal lawsuit filed last month that a white supervisor subjected them to […] ‘Shut Up and Do Your Job’: Black Florida…