Keka Araujo

5 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Keka Araujo

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was arrested by federal authorities May 9 while protesting alongside three members of Congress at the controversial Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Facility, which has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s expanded deportation campaign. Baraka was taken into custody at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark after reportedly refusing to leave the premises, according to interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, a Trump appointee.

6 days ago | blackenterprise.com | Keka Araujo

The Bank of Jamaica has demonetized its old cotton banknotes, including the $5,000, $1,000, $500, $100, and $50 denominations. This action is a form of currency change, where the central bank removes the legal tender status from specific banknotes. Such changes can occur for various reasons, including introducing a new currency or, as in this case, replacing older notes with newer, more secure ones. The demonetization took effect on April 1.

1 week ago | blackenterprise.com | Keka Araujo

In a stunning decision that reverberated nationwide, a Tennessee jury on Wednesday acquitted three former Memphis police officers of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who fled a traffic stop. After deliberating for roughly 8 1/2 hours over two days following a nine-day trial in Memphis, the jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith not guilty on all counts.

1 week ago | blackenterprise.com | Keka Araujo

Beyond The Stage: 7 Influential Haitians And Haitian-Americans Shaping The World These eight individuals represent a glimpse into the vast array of influential Haitians and Haitian-Americans who have left indelible marks on the world stage, far beyond entertainment. As Haitian Heritage Month continues, Haitians’ global contributions often shine brightest in arts and entertainment.

1 week ago | blackenterprise.com | Keka Araujo

Beyond The Stage: 8 Influential Haitians And Haitian-Americans Shaping The World These eight individuals represent a glimpse into the vast array of influential Haitians and Haitian-Americans who have left indelible marks on the world stage, far beyond entertainment. As Haitian Heritage Month continues, Haitians’ global contributions often shine brightest in arts and entertainment.