Tag Archives: In the News
Million-Dollar Home Foreclosures On the Rise
While million-dollar home foreclosures account for less than 2% of overall home foreclosures, it’s shown to be an area of concern in recent years
More than 36,000 million dollar homes were foreclosed – or at least listed as defaulted…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Apple iPads Seized Over Trademark Dispute
The tech giant is battling over the rights to use the name “iPad”
Chinese authorities are pulling dozens of iPads from shelves in Northern China because Shenzhen…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Amazon Reportedly Plans to Open Retail Store in Seattle
Amazon.com is looking to expand by opening a brick-and-mortar retail store, according to sources
Online retailer Amazon is planning to open a physical store located in the Seattle area…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Obama Pushes Proposal to Help Underwater Homeowners
The president urges Congress to provide mortgage relief to homeowners
President Obama on Wednesday called on Congress to make it easier for millions of homeowners…
By Joyce Jones
Longtime Friend Don Jackson Speaks on Death of ‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius
Central City Productions Chairman and CEO Don Jackson talks about the loss of a dear friend
BlackEnterprise.com reached out to business tycoon Don Jackson about the loss of his close friend.
By Janel Martinez
‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Dead at 75 of Apparent Suicide
The cultural icon was found dead in his Sherman Oaks home this morning
Don Cornelius, the legendary creator and host of ‘Soul Train’, was found dead in his…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Publisher John H. Johnson Recognized with Black Heritage Stamp
Founder of Ebony and Jet magazines honored with a postal stamp
Iconic publisher and founder of Ebony and Jet magazines John H. Johnson will be honored…
By Sade K. Muhammad
‘Hang Out’ with Obama on Google+ Tonight
The president’s Google+ hangout will be the first all-digital interview from the White House
President Barack Obama is no stranger to interacting in the digital space, conducting town hall…
By Janel Martinez
Interracial Ad Sparks Controversy in South Africa
A recent political poster causes a stir in the post-apartheid nation
A political ad created by the student wing of the Democratic Alliance party, which shows…
Roland Martin Suspended After Recent Twitter Remarks
The cable networks’ commentator was suspended after the Super Bowl Sunday ad commentary he posted on his personal Twitter feed
Roland Martin’s Super Bowl Sunday tweets have landed the political analyst in trouble with CNN.…
By Janel Martinez