AI Layoffs Surge Across Big Tech As New Research Questions Whether Automation Is Actually Paying Off
The artificial intelligence gold rush is rapidly reshaping corporate America, but at what cost? Over 92,000 tech workers lost jobs in 2026, with April alone seeing over 45,000 layoffs. This comes as tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle eliminate roles in favor of investing billions into AI infrastructure and automation tools. However, despite […]
‘New Birth Village’: Pastor Jamal Bryant Announces 390-Unit Housing Initiative
Black homeownership rates continue to lag significantly behind those of white households, according to recent federal housing data. This comes as housing affordability continues to dominate national conversations around economic inequality and the racial wealth gap. What is New Birth Village? To address disparity, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is making a major investment in […]
Teyana Taylor And Sherri Shepherd Discuss The Intersection Of Mental Health And Personal Finances
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a recent BLACK ENTERPRISE discussion with actresses and entrepreneurs Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd highlighted how financial stress can quietly turn into a mental health crisis. In the video, both entertainers shared feelings around burnout, survival, and anxiety related to money and job uncertainty. “I want to change […]
KIPP Honors 10 Teachers With $10K Awards For Student Achievement
Ten educators from the KIPP Public Charter Schools network are being honored for their outstanding classroom performance and student success during the 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week. The KIPP Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2026 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award. Each educator will receive a $10,000 prize for their impact on students and […]
Florida Org Honors Teen Moms With Transformative Mother’s Day Wellness Retreat
Altrichia Cook Wilcox was just one month shy of graduating high school when her life flipped upside down. At just 17 years old, she found out she was pregnant; however, she refused to become a statistic. Although less than 2% of teen moms graduate college by age 30 and only 50% obtain a high school […]
8 Black-Owned Companies That Produce Sustainable Products
The rising consumer demand for ethical production has led more Black-owned companies to integrate sustainability into their business models through eco-conscious materials, ethical labor, and community-centered missions. These brands, spanning fashion, beauty, and lifestyle goods, are transforming responsible commerce while reducing their environmental footprint. BLK + GRN Dr. Kristian Henderson established BLK + GRN as […]
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Is On Top As A ‘Man On Fire’
Emmy-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is reflecting on the past and present status as a Hollywood powerhouse as he prepares for his leading role in Netflix’s Man on Fire. On his promotional tour, Abdul-Mateen II spoke with Ryan Clark and the cast of The Pivot podcast. The actor revealed how his major in architecture led […]
Adwoa Beauty Moves To Liquidation Following Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Conversion
Adwoa Beauty, a textured haircare brand that broke into prestige retail, is entering liquidation. A court ruling on May 1 converted the brand’s Chapter 11 reorganization into a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, ending its current corporate structure, according to The Business of Fashion. The transition to Chapter 7 bankruptcy case proceedings follows a prolonged legal […]
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation Months After Reelection
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is stepping down from office, marking the end of a historic political era in one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities. The five-term Democratic mayor announced that she will officially resign June 30, despite recently winning reelection in 2025 by a wide margin. In a public statement, Lyles said the […]
The Ballot Remains The Battlefield: The Demise Of The Voting Rights Act
Written by Dr. Russ Wigginton The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais effectively renders Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) a “dead letter” by requiring proof of intentional racial discrimination. This ruling mirrors the 2013 Shelby County erosion and threatens up to 15 Black-held House seats. Dr. Russ Wigginton argues that, as in 1966, the response […]
