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Black women bear a heavy financial burden when it comes breast cancer, a disease that already affects them disproportionately. Black women already face a 40% higher breast cancer death rate than white women with a similar diagnosis rate.    According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Black women are also disproportionately impacted financially and […]

In a bid to represent District 138 in the Texas House of Representatives, Tyler Smith, a Democrat, announced his candidacy today to BLACK ENTERPRISE, promising to champion the needs of Houston families.  Running in the Democratic primary election on March 3, 2026, Smith aims to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Lacey Hull. Smith is positioning himself […]

Written by Noel Walker Toronto pulses with Caribbean Carnival energy each summer—steel pan rhythms echoing through downtown streets, elaborate masquerader costumes dazzling crowds, and the enticing aromas of jerk chicken and roti drifting from food vendors. Yet beyond Caribana’s week-long celebration, the city’s multicultural foundation thrives year-round through Mexican cantinas, Jamaican neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks […]

Marsai Martin has been on screens since grade school, but has learned a thing or two along the way. The 21-year-old actress got her start in television with a commercial at age 5. However, she had her breakout moment when she earned a role as feisty twin Diane on ABC’s “Black-ish,” which ran from 2014 […]

Sept. 8 marks International Literacy Day, which aims to highlight the importance of reading and writing abilities in individuals globally. The current focus centers on the theme “Advancing Literacy in the Digital Age,” highlighting how technology plays a role in broadening horizons worldwide. Discover below a variety of literacy initiatives that are easily accessible in […]

The Redeem Team, the USA Basketball squad that was put together to reclaim the Olympic gold medal in 2008 in Beijing, after the United States lost its dominance in international play, was inducted into this year’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That 2008 All-Star basketball team did redeem the dominance that the United States […]

Billy Porter is unable to continue performing his lead role in his Broadway production “Cabaret and the Kit Kat Club” due to declining health. Porter is a veteran of the stage, but his current diagnosis of sepsis necessitated his exit from the show. Sepsis is a life-threatening infection that can lead to multiple organ failure […]

On International Literacy Day, BLACK ENTERPRISE is showcasing Black children’s books that celebrate their diversity and identity, featuring characters and compelling narratives that resonate with young readers, transcending time and borders. Many of these acclaimed titles have received awards for their storytelling and educational significance across historical and contemporary themes, fostering meaningful conversations and connections […]

Ayo Edebiri checked an interviewer who excluded her from a conversation on social justice movements like Black Lives Matter. Edebiri was doing press with actors Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts for their upcoming film After the Hunt. The film centers on a sexual assault scandal, and takes inspiration from the #MeToo movement. Given this, the […]

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Angie Stone’s children is revealing her exact cause of death and the disturbing details surrounding it. On Sept. 2, Sheila Hopkins, who survived the crash that killed Angie Stone, joined the singer’s children, Diamond Stone and Michael D’Angelo Archer, in filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia, The Associated […]

Richard Carroll Jr. is receiving some relief after nearly being evicted from his Harlem apartment, where he had unknowingly overpaid rent on his stabilized unit for more than 20 years. Carroll, an artist, moved into the apartment in 2004, believing $1,200 a month was a good deal, although he was told the official rent was […]

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders faces criticism over a viral photo showing her speaking comfortably under a tent while Black cheerleaders stood behind her in cold, rainy conditions. On Sept. 7, a photo surfaced online showing Huckabee Sanders giving a speech under a tent while a group of student cheerleaders stood behind her, exposed to […]