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AI is not the enemy—being unprepared is

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce, Black workers face both risk and opportunity in a rapidly changing economy

Black professional woman high fiving artificial intelligence robot in office workplace symbolizing AI and jobs future and workforce adaptation

Entertainment Featured News

From Fruitvale Station to Sinners: The Jordan-Coogler brotherhood behind Oscar gold

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s decade-long partnership—from Fruitvale Station to Sinners—culminates in historic Oscar wins and a defining moment for Black cinema.

Eats & Tweets News

Mouthwatering Wednesday: Fresh, flavorful bloody mary dip

This Bloody Mary Dip combines a pair of game day favorites – the taste of a morning libation with a savory snack – to calm nerves before the players take the field.

Business National News Technology

Op-ed: NNPA launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the launch of our 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series. Working in collaboration with Events DC and PKB Enterprises, with corporate support, we were able to professionally produce six exclusive 30-minute video interviews with some of the nation’s most effective and transformative leaders who are making a positive difference in science and technology innovations, healthcare engagement, and political empowerment and public advocacy.

Lifestyle News Reviews Travel

Review: The ultimate hot girl summer getaway — Sunseeker Resort Florida

I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff.

National News Politics

ICE enforcement surge in Minnesota scales back after months of community resistance

Border czar Tom Homan announced on Feb. 12 that Immigration and Customs’ “Metro Surge” would soon wrap up operations, stating that DHS has arrested around 4,000 undocumented immigrants. The operation has faced nationwide criticism due to the violence it has brought to Minneapolis streets, including the deaths of two Minnesota residents at the hands of DHS agents.

National News Politics

Schwalb targets alleged slumlord network in first-of-its-kind racketeering lawsuit

“Today, we’re dismantling the Razjooyan slumlord empire,” Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in announcing the lawsuit against Ali “Sam” Razjooyan, his brother Eimon “Ray” Razjooyan, and their mother Houri Razjooyan. “D.C. has a serious housing affordability problem, and slumlords like the Razjooyans make things worse by decreasing the available housing supply and forcing tenants to live in horrific conditions.”

Education National News

Vernon AME Church absorbed the terror of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Now it will ‘teach truth.’

Church officials say Vernon is the last remaining Black-owned structure still standing in the area after it was rebuilt in 1925. “Vernon absorbed the trauma, the terror, the smoke and the fear and stood as a witness. Now, the church that absorbed trauma will teach truth,” Kristi Williams, a member and massacre descendant, said Thursday.

News Politics World

Barbados: PM Mia Mottley sweeps to third election victory

Mottley, 60, follows former Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who earlier this year announced he was bowing out of active politics after he had become the first regional leader to win all the seats in his country’s Parliament.

National News Politics

Civil rights leaders and Congressional Black Caucus unite to challenge Trump administration policies

During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White House, as well as the president’s rhetoric and governing approach. While participants outlined broad areas of concern, they provided limited specifics regarding immediate tactical responses.