Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 15, 2026 Expect some serious sticker shock. Has it been a while since you’ve walked into a new vehicle showroom? Expect some serious sticker shock regarding the car prices. The typical MSRP for a new ride nowadays is halfway to six figures. Considering steeper purchase prices, it’s little wonder that many drivers hold onto their vehicles longer or opt for used cars. What’s behind these costly new vehicle prices? Alternatively, what can you expect to pay for a used auto today? What are some factors you…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Zhuri James has been credited with helping style both of her parents’ recent looks. The 11-year-old daughter of LeBron James and Savannah James was mentioned in an Instagram post tied to Savannah’s recent tunnel appearance. The post listed Zhuri under “creative direction & the assist,” acknowledging her involvement in putting the look together. “Big love to @allthingszhuri for the creative direction & the assist. She’s really good!” stylist Casey iCON Billingsley wrote in the caption. For the appearance, Savannah wore a cropped jacket by Weinsanto, paired with Acne Studios denim, a Fendi…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links SAVANNAH, Ga.- Savannah State University Assistant Athletic Trainer Adriana Williams has been selected to work as one of the athletic trainers at the Panini Senior Bowl. The game will be held January 31, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama at Hancock Whitney Stadium.The Panini Senior Bowl is a college football all-star game and the official first step in the NFL Draft process. For more than 76 years, Mobile, Alabama has proudly hosted this historic event, making it the longest continually running all-star game in football.Williams said that she is excited…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care by Sofi Gratas/GPB News, The Current January 3, 2026 As 2026 begins, Georgia remains among states with the highest numbers of influenza-associated hospitalizations, according to metrics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state Department of Public Health’s most recent weekly flu report points to a situation made worse over Christmas — seven people died in Georgia from flu-associated complications between Dec. 20 and Dec. 27. That makes 29 total deaths since October. There were zero flu-associated deaths in Georgia at this same time last year. Also through…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Rod Broadway: The Championship Blueprint Rod Broadway mastered the art of building winning teams. At North Carolina Central, Grambling State, and North Carolina A&T, he led Black college football teams to national titles three times. One of the most sought-after teachers in HBCU football was his ability to judge players’ skills, come up with systems, and build winning cultures. Broadway retired in 2017 with an amazing 127-45 record, making him a legendary teacher at HBCUs. Broadway won the Celebration Bowl titles at North Carolina A&T in 2015 and 2017. This made the…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection How do you wear your natural hair on vacation? After years of traveling to humid destinations, beach towns, and cities packed with walking tours and food stops, protective styles have consistently been my go-to vacation hairstyles. They are low-maintenance, versatile, and allow me to focus on enjoying my trip instead of constantly managing my hair. As a Black woman, choosing the right vacation hairstyle matters. Your hair choice impacts what products you pack, how much time you spend getting ready, and how well your style holds up against humidity, saltwater, chlorine, and sweat.…
Scientific Research & Expedition: Discover the World Via Study and Advancement At a glamorous event this previous November, Russian President Vladimir Putin overseen the laying of the keel for the 570 -foot Stalingrad in St. Petersburg, the main action in building and construction of Russia’s latest nuclear-powered icebreaker. It might not have actually been a coincidence that hardly a week in the future, Head of state Donald Trump exposed an order to establish 11 new icebreakers for the United States, remembering the large variation in between the united state and Russian Arctic icebreaker fleets. “We have one, Russia has 48…
HBCU News Spotlight: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is introducing an exhibit featuring the archival collections of historically Black colleges and universities. The exhibition, which is called “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs,” is set to open Friday (January 16), and run until July 19. Visitors will be able to view the artifacts, artwork, historical documents, and multimedia from five HBCUs — Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University. According to the Smithsonian, almost two-thirds of HBCUs house museums, art galleries, or archives. “At…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 1/15/2026 – The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) Board of Directors will hold two additional meetings in the month of January. CAT Board will meet for a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 16, at 3 p.m. to address unfinished business related to state legislative services contract award and to conduct an executive session to discuss pending litigation. Only the matters identified in this notice will be considered at this special meeting. CAT Board will also hold its Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 4 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary HOUSTON – Prairie View A&M and Arkansas–Pine Bluff share the early lead in the Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s race, while Southern, Alabama A&M, and Texas Southern sit atop the women’s standings, underscoring the league’s parity this season.”This may be the best set of teams in the SWAC I’ve seen since coaching at Texas Southern, ” Coach Johnny Jones told HBCU Legends.With most teams within one game of first place, neither race has produced clear separation entering mid-January.Dec 30, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers head coach Byron Smith talks with…