Business & Economy
A Black-owned hair extension brand that raised the scale with beauty solutions is debuting in Sephora, and it is pretty historic. Ruka Hair, a Black-owned biotech and beauty company that creates high-quality hair extensions, wigs and braiding hair, announced on Wednesday that it will launch in Sephora. They are the first hair extension brand in […]
A study from Urban Institute found that more Americans are using credit cards and buy now, pay later services to pay for basic groceries.
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at Box Office, First Biopic to Hit Milestone Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to make history nearly two decades after his passing. The Lionsgate biopic, Michael, has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, becoming the first biopic to achieve this milestone. The movie, depicting the life and journey of the […]
The most robust housing reform bill in decades is set to become law this Friday, unless President Donald Trump decides to veto it at the last minute.
After two months in theaters, Lionsgate’s Michael has grossed $977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as his superstar uncle Michael Jackson. The movie earned a biopic record of $217 million on its opening weekend in late April. The movie […]
Pride & Black Music Month: Black R&B & Hip-Hop LGBTQ+ Artists to Add To Your Playlists For the month of June, we celebrate a lot of things. We highlight the origins and impact of Black Music, and the expression that these artists put in their songs that continue to inspire us. We also celebrate Pride, […]
Fans Push For Keke Palmer & ‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans to Date After a recent episode of the podcast Baby, this is Keke Palmer, fans are pushing for the well-known actress and Hot Ones host, Sean Evans, to date after witnessing their fiery chemistry. The actress kicked off her podcast on Tuesday, introducing Evans […]
U.S. foreclosure rates rise as housing costs strain homeowners, impacting recent buyers, lower-income groups, and those with variable mortgages.
Cathy Hughes Shines at Inaugural Her Legacy Event in Durham The first Her Legacy event in Durham on May 2 brought together inspiration, laughter and hard-earned wisdom as Urban One founder Cathy Hughes joined on-air talents RoyalTea and Mir.I.Am for a candid conversation about purpose, perseverance and legacy. Hughes, a pioneering media executive whose work […]
Everything You Missed At Her Legacy 2026 With Ms. Tina Knowles Radio One Raleigh’s very first Her Legacy event was one for the books. And if you missed it, I’m sure you’re regretting not getting your ticket and seeing the heartwarming conversation between two longtime friends and a celebration of innovative and inspiring women. The […]
‘She Coming’: Is Beyoncé’s Act III Coming Sooner Than We Think? What Fans Are Seeing The Beyhive is buzzing on Thursday ahead of the highly anticipated Met Gala, where Beyoncé is a co-chair. However, many fans also speculate that ahead of the event, the superstar will tease new music. The 44-year-old icon is set to […]
Across boardrooms, startups, and global corporations, Black women are not just participating in business. They are leading it, reshaping it, and building legacies that create real generational wealth. For decades, Black women have had to navigate systemic barriers in business, from limited access to capital to underrepresentation in executive leadership. Yet, despite those challenges, they […]