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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
Donald Trump’s repeated threats to dismantle the Department of Education are already sparking concern among educators—particularly in states like Mississippi, where longstanding issues of unequal funding and racial disparities persist. Some Black teachers in the state recently told the Pulitzer Center they’re feeling added pressure as a result.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
On May 30, Howard University hosted its 5th Annual Victors Over Violence Award Ceremony at Howard University Hospital, an event that honors survivors of traumatic violence as well as the healthcare teams that support them, the event also functions as a healing space for the larger Washington, D.C., community.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
AJ Dybantsa, the number one high school player in the country and arguably the biggest college basketball signing in Brigham Young University’s history, also leads all of college basketball in NIL valuation, logging an estimated $4.1 million value according to Athlon Sports. According to their reporting, his portfolio, although somewhat selective, like fellow West Coast native Juju Watkins, also contains a fair amount of groundbreaking NIL deals.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
The Detroit Tigers, just half a game behind the best record in Major League Baseball, are in the midst of a six-game homestand that also marks their Black in Baseball Weekend. On June 14, the team held its 29th annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, paying homage to Detroit icons like Norman “Turkey” Stearnes.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
On June 14, as the final whistle blew in the UFL championship game, DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris made it into the history books—becoming the first HBCU alumnus to win a professional football championship in the U.S. The moment was all the more triumphant as his team cruised past the Michigan Panthers in a lopsided 58-34 victory.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
As part of Mississippi’s $9.1 million investment in higher education to strengthen the state’s future workforce and economic competitiveness, Jackson State University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant to expand education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship in artificial intelligence. The funding comes through Gov. Tate Reeves’ newly launched Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP).
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
Ryan Jor El, a Charlotte-based professional wardrobe consultant, author, speaker, and event host, founded Black Fathers Rock! (BFR) in 2017. Inspired by Black Girls Rock!, he created the organization to challenge negative stereotypes about Black fathers and provide them with the resources needed to support and empower their families.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
A little-known chapter of Martin Luther King Jr.’s story will come to light on June 18 with the unveiling of a plaque commemorating his decision to join the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1952 while attending Boston University. This tribute highlights King’s journey to becoming an Alpha Man and aims to shed light on his time in Boston, as well as honor the lasting legacy of the city’s historic Grove Hall neighborhood. According to The Boston Globe, Clennon L.
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1 week ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
Timed with Donald Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., thousands are set to take part in “No Kings Day of Defiance” protests across the country—denouncing both the spectacle and what they see as Trump’s push toward American authoritarianism.
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2 weeks ago | 
blackenterprise.com | Daniel Johnson
Kemonte Hampton, a Tulsa County resident who was struck by a police cruiser while officers attempted to detain him for allegedly jaywalking and obstructing an officer in April 2025, is moving forward with a jury trial against the Tulsa Police Department. Hampton appeared in court on June 12, where a Tulsa County judge ruled that his case will proceed before a jury of his peers.
