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Photo: Rena Schild (Shutterstock) A groundbreaking constitutional amendment that restored voting rights to about 775,000 people with former felonies in Florida has been devastatingly undercut by the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which ruled on Friday that the would-be voters must pay all fines and fees they may owe …

In the film’s view, America is in the throes of a partisan disagreement—a dinner-party conversation gone awry. As political statements go, this one’s not just trite; it’s also glaringly out of step with the national mood. Less than two months away from a potentially catastrophic election, is it really unreasonable …

Halle Berry may be up for her second Oscar nomination if Hollywood buzz is any indication. The actress, who was the first Black woman to win the Best Actress prize at the Academy Awards for Monster’s Ball, is in the process of selling her critically-acclaimed directorial debut Bruised to Netflix …

Photo: Astrid Stawiarz (Getty Images) South African shops are pulling TRESemmé products off their shelves after widespread protests over an online ad denigrating Black hair. The ad, which was shown on the chain pharmacy Clicks’ website, showed four separate images of hair. The first two featured Black women, labeling their …

“So Trump is promoting peace by weakening the U.S. military?” “Well, he doesn’t think of it that way.” “Do we give someone a Nobel Prize for the effect of his action, but not his intention?” At this he hesitated and said the effect and intention of the Israeli-Emirati agreement were …

Today (Sept. 10), the NFL will start holding games under social distancing protocols as the coronavirus pandemic continues to persist in the U.S. The 2020 season will kick off tonight with a performance by Alicia Keys. The songstress isn’t just performing, Keys is partnering with the NFL to launch a …

Newly hired Taiwo Raji has had a wonderful experience so far working as a junior developer on the data privacy team at American Airlines. Raji, armed with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tuskegee University in Alabama, gave BLACK ENTERPRISE some of his impressions about working for American. “Everyone around me …

Photo: Christopher Penler (Shutterstock) In Michigan, a reward has been put out for information regarding a series of alleged hate crimes perpetrated against a Black family. The Detroit Free Press reports that there have been three incidents in total at the Warren home of 55-year-old Candace Hall and 52-year old …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Miki Lowe Remember. Today marks the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “Never in the past 19 …

Breonna Taylor’s family may finally get justice after her death. The Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron is preparing to present evidence from the fatal police shooting of Taylor to a grand jury as early as next week, according to NBC News.  Once the grand jury makes a decision, Cameron is …