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Bryson Graham was introduced as the Chicago Bulls’ Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations on May 4 at the Advocate Center. Joined by team President Michael Reinsdorf, Graham brings experience from the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks, along with a reputation for humility and clarity. He will oversee all decisions in Chicago’s basketball operations department.“We’re going to pull o

Tennis icon Serena Williams joined Nike earlier this May, in celebrating the newly renamed Philip H. Knight Campus, a move that further cements the company’s connection to elite athletes and sports-driven innovation.The Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters — formerly known as Nike World Headquarters — was officially renamed in honor of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, according to the company. Nike executi

PHILADELPHIA — The most telling moment from Jay-Z’s nearly 90-minute Roots Picnic performance isn’t the freestyle everyone’s talking about. In between verses from “Public Service Announcement” — which he dubbed the “Black national anthem” — Jay-Z revealed four words that didn’t just explain his night. Rather, it explained why 2026 is, in his words, all about offense. “I miss this s—.”Saturday nigh

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue a tax-free spin-off, separating the New York Knicks and New York Rangers into independent, publicly traded companies.This proposal follows the MSG Sports board’s February approval to explore a strategic split. The Knicks entity would oversee the NBA team

Former NASA astronaut and physician Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. will receive an XCEL Award at the 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit for Men, taking place in Orlando, Florida, at the the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress on Oct. 21-Oct. 23, 2026.Harris will be honored for his decades-long contributions to science, education, and leadership during the conference, which focuses on leadership development, car

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook and his Why Not? Foundation has launched an initiative to expand mental wellness education and restorative programs in Los Angeles and Altadena during the final week of Mental Health Awareness Month. The foundation is partnering with local women-led grassroots organizations to deliver targeted wellness activities for women, youth, and families. This initiative refl

Robert F. Smith, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, which has more than $107 billion in assets under management, spoke about the future of artificial intelligence with Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr., at the past XCEL Summit For Men. Given that Smith manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide solutions to millions of customers worldwide, he has unique

A group of young engineering students in Birmingham has been recognized for academic achievement and leadership by The Birmingham Chapter of The Links Incorporated and its members of the Society of Women Engineers, a group supporting women in engineering, highlighting continued efforts to expand opportunities for girls in STEM fields.The students were recently honored during a ceremony celebrating

Morgan State alums and entrepreneurship leaders are set to bring a first-of-its-kind HBCU startup pitch competition to the center of New York City during New York Tech Week this upcoming June.Venture for T.H.E.M. announced that it will partner with The DM Firm and the Times Square Alliance to host the inaugural HBCU Pitch Competition in Times Square on June 6 as part of Activate LIVE!, a public sh

SAN ANTONIO — After being routed by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat in front of his locker and told several Oklahoma City Thunder teammates how “fire” his postgame noodles were.The two-time NBA MVP also understands the Thunder are in the line of fire: Their season and dream to repeat as NBA champions are on the line in Sa

Morgan State University students take home top prize at PROPEL Center Future of Tech Innovation Challenge.Having a dream job and putting those skills into action before earning your degree is a win-win for Fikewa Akindolire. The rising junior, honors information systems major at Morgan State University, did just this at the inaugural PROPEL Center Future of Tech Innovation Challenge, where her sch

London-based biotech beauty brand Ruka Hair has announced $4.5 million in new funding that will help it bring its innovative hair extensions to the U.S.Co-founded in 2020 by Tendai Moyo, who was born in Zimbabwe, and Ugo Agbai, who was born in Nigeria, Ruka Hair has built a loyal following by tackling a problem Black women know all too well: finding hair extensions that don’t compromise on quality

A coalition of Black lawmakers and progressive Democrats has successfully blocked the advancement of the controversial Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, a sweeping proposal aimed at reshaping college athletics and name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation rules for student-athletes.The legislation, introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, sought to estab

Basketball Hall of Famer-turned-entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony is pivoting from the hardwood to Hollywood’s next frontier, positioning his production company as a cornerstone player at the intersection of sports media and artificial intelligence.Utopai Studios announced on May 21 that Anthony’s Creative 7 Productions has signed on as a strategic partner to aggressively expand sports and entertainmen

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell felt lost, confused and embarrassed when he woke up Tuesday morning. With his season over in a brutal way, he was scheduled to fly to — of all places — New York later that day.Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ season ended after a 130-93 rout by the New York Knicks on Monday night, completing a four-game sweep of the Eastern Confer

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jordan Woolery still kneels as “The Star-Spangled Banner” plays before her softball games. She has done so since her freshman season at UCLA.Her reasoning goes back to her high school days. She was a dominant prep player at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, California, and a national champion and All-American for her Athletics Mercado travel team. Off the field, she wa

Nearly 400 boys across San Antonio are currently waiting to be paired with adult male mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, highlighting what organization leaders describe as an ongoing mentorship shortage in the region. According to the nonprofit, the most urgent need is for Black and Latino men willing to volunteer as mentors for local youth.The organization, which serves chil

While announcing he’d be enrolling at the highly prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Northeast this fall, NFL wide receiver Collin Johnson also announced his retirement from the league, trading complex defensive playbooks for intensive academic textbooks. At MIT Sloan, Johnson will pursue an MBA, joining a distinct group of NFL players who transitioned from professional sports

Hip-hop entrepreneur Damon Dash is making another move into the music business with the launch of Dash Records, a new creative venture aimed at discovering emerging talent across multiple industries. The announcement was made through Instagram over Memorial Day weekend as Dash invited artists and creatives to submit portfolios for consideration. View this post on Instagram A post

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is adding another fashion partnership to her growing business portfolio after luxury resale platform FASHIONPHILE named the artist its 2026 global brand ambassador.The collaboration, announced May 20, centers on the company’s new “Get Your Bag” campaign, which highlights the growing demand for pre-owned luxury accessories and the resale market’s emphasis on long-term