Candace Owens, HBCU, tour, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA,

by Kandiss Edwards

November 20, 2025

Candace Owens Calls Out Turning Point USA In Weird Ongoing Crusade For Charlie Kirk

Candace Owens now thinks her late friend Charlie Kirk was being followed.

Far-right commentator Candace Owens escalated her public accusations against Turning Point USA (TPUSA) on the Nov. 17 episode of her podcast, Candace.

Owens presented what she called “verified” information tied to the murder of right-wing extremist Charlie Kirk, the organization’s founder. The evidence is based on Kirk’s travel schedules and those of his widow, Erika. Owens primed her fanbase with a post on X promising explosive revelations.

In the episode titled, “Operation Mocking-Plane: The Charlie Kirk Plot Thickens,” Owens spoke of “deep state,” “psychological warfare,” and overlapping flight manifests.

Owens claimed she noted planes that overlapped with Charlie and Erika Kirk’s travel. She explained that the findings may suggest the aircraft was tracking her late friend. Owens alleges one plane had been “turned on” and “transponding” the morning of Kirk’s assassination and again minutes after he was shot. Owens said her independent “sleuth” concluded the pattern “is statistically not random.”

“I am telling you this information has been completely verified,” Owens said as a spreadsheet appeared on screen. “These are all the instances in which this plane… all 60.. 68 instances that this plane crossed with Erika, and I’m also going to say this includes overseas as well.”

The conservative talking head told viewers she had been “taking all of these figurative online bullets” while independently investigating Kirk’s killing. “Someone could have easily said something, right?” she continued.

According to Owens, “Turning Point just stays silent” and allegedly “allows the lies to flow.” She said the organization has never stepped in to clarify what she believes are clear patterns.

“We can add this to our list of verifiable Turning Point USA lies because I’m going to count this as a lie by severe omission.”

The episode detailed data she said her team has assembled.

“Between 2022 and September of 2025, both of those aircraft showed 68 overlaps with Erika’s documented local locations,” she said. Owens added she has since expanded that number to “73 times that this overlapped,” noting that “29 of those instances also happened to include Charlie.”

Owens framed the theory as evidence that Turning Point USA is hiding from an unknown truth involving Kirk’s death. Owens has aggressively pursued information about the circumstances surrounding it, making it clear she will not stop anytime soon.

“Charlie was right,” she said. “He knew I would be the one to defend him after death.”

EARTHCANDYART Founder Jamila Crawford Pécou

by Mitti Hicks

November 20, 2025

Meet Jamila Crawford Pécou, The Self-Taught Vegan Chef Building An Ecosystem Of Creativity

Pécou inspires women to embrace multiple identities as entrepreneurs

When Jamila Crawford Pécou started bringing her vegan dishes to a customer appreciation day brunch for her friend’s boutique, she had no idea it would reroute her life.

Jamila Crawford Pécou wasn’t a trained chef. She was a mom who had become a vegan nine years earlier. She was home-cooking all the foods she loved in a plant-based way.

“My dishes would be the first to disappear,” Pécou tells BLACK ENTERPRISE. “My friends asked if I would consider catering the brunches from then on.”

She started a catering company in 2004 for friends, and her dishes became an instant hit. Word spread fast, and within four years of starting her business, she had become a quiet force serving vegan delights to celebrities like Erykah Badu, Common, and Lupita Nyong’o.

If one thing is clear, Pécou is a trendsetter and was at the forefront of the plant-based movement before it became a trend. The vegan cookbook author is a creative at heart, with passions that span fashion, interior design, gardening, and travel. Pécou has never been confined to one lane, and her brand, EARTHCANDYARTS, proves that.

Now, after years of planning restorative getaways for friends, she’s transformed her love of exploration into a new venture: curating trips for women who need space to rest, reset, and rediscover themselves.

From Creativity to Curating Travel Experiences

RE is Pécou’s travel business under her EARTHCANDYARTS brand. She curates culinary experiences, activities native to the destination, and wellness for women who are on a mission to restore balance.

Pécou is known within her circle as the trip planner. She would plan the activities for the itinerary, and her family and friends would pay her and show up. During a photoshoot with her husband on one of their many adventures, one of the photos came back and looked like an advertisement for travel. That photo sparked another interest: trip planning for others.

“I thought about what the name could be and came back up with ‘RE,’” she says. “Re has so much to it. Reboot, refresh, restart.”

She plans trips during the equinox and the solstice each season. Retreats are held as the seasons change so that people can set their intentions for the new season. Pécou has curated meaningful experiences for women in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Indonesia, Tanzania, and more.

“During the trips, we set out intentions for the week, we have an opening ceremony to invoke change, and every retreat has a spiritual component before sunrise,” she adds.

The Thread That Connects It All

Pécou inspires women to embrace multiple identities as entrepreneurs and as wives, moms, and grandmothers.

Studies show that women entrepreneurs often struggle with their dual identities. It’s not uncommon for women to struggle to navigate the expectations of traditional roles alongside owning a business, which can affect their business, work-life balance, and confidence.

As the world celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Pécou is a reminder that women can forge their own path. In between being a wife, mom to four, and grandmother to three, she’s already thinking about what’s next. She plans to expand her travel business by writing another book of her travels, with stories, recipes, and photos.

Michael Jordan, lawsuit, NASCAR, antitrust

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 19, 2025

Michael Jordan Donates $10M To North Carolina Medical Center

The center will be renamed after the basketball legend's mother.

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has donated $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N. C.

Thanks to the donation, the medical center will be renamed the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute in honor of the basketball legend’s mother.

Jordan has now given Novant Health Foundation a total of $27 million and has helped Novant Health create four Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics throughout the Wilmington and Charlotte communities.

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“My mother taught me the importance of compassion and community, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her than by helping to ensure those in need can obtain the most advanced neurological care available,” Michael Jordan said in a written statement. “I’m proud to continue to partner with Novant Health to expand access to world-class healthcare in my hometown and to support my mother’s work and interest in global health and wellness.”

The monetary gift will help with research and innovation in brain health, making state-of-the-art neurological care more accessible across southeastern North Carolina. The center will be home to specialized doctors, advanced technology, and programs that will benefit people who suffer from stroke, spine treatment, Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other complex conditions.

“I’ve always believed caring for others is one of life’s greatest callings,” said Deloris Jordan. “As a mother who raised my family in Wilmington, I know how access to quality care shapes a community. I am fascinated by the link between neuroscience and well-being, and how understanding the brain helps us care for the whole person. It is humbling and deeply meaningful to be a part of bringing high-quality care to more people in North Carolina and to improve healthcare across the world.”

The Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute will hold an official unveiling and dedication ceremony in early 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

November 19, 2025

The People Aren’t Feeling Pharrell’s Take On Politics And DEI

Pharrell Williams is facing backlash for refusing to take a political side while encouraging Black creatives to focus on excellence amid attacks on DEI.

Pharrell Williams is under fire on social media after explaining why he “hates” politics, claiming it only fosters “division” among people.

The multihyphenate artist, businessman, and visionary was speaking to a live crowd at the 5th annual Black Ambition Demo Day on Nov. 14, when he got candid about his disdain for politics and distrust of both sides of the political landscape.

“As we look at what’s going on in the current political climate, I hate politics,” he said in a clip shared on X. “Like, despise them. It’s a magic trick. It’s not real. I don’t believe in either side. Because I think when you pick a side, you are inadvertently supporting division.”

“Yes, it’s not a popular point of view, but I just gotta say, when I think about it, the wells are drying up,” he added.

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Referencing the rollback of DEI initiatives under the Trump administration, which led major companies like Target, Amazon, and Walmart to scale back their programs, Pharrell urged the audience to focus on being “the best” rather than seeking opportunities based on the color of their skin.

“Do you think for what it is that you do, do you think you’re the best? Do you want the job because you’re Black or because you’re the best?” he asked.

“Do you want someone to support your startup because you’re Black or because you’re the best?” Williams continued.

“I think now, for me, it’s about us having the best ambition, and that’s the reason why you should support these businesses. Yes, they happen to be Black and brown, but it should be based on the fact that they’re the best, not because of a shade of skin color.”

Although intended as motivation in today’s political climate, many on social media criticized the Louis Vuitton creative director’s political stance.

“What if they are the best, but they won’t give them the job because they’re Black?” one X user asked.

Another user pointed out that, unlike Pharrell, most people can’t ignore politics because of its direct impact on their daily lives.

“EVERYTHING in life is politics & it’s not going to stop because YOU don’t acknowledge politics,” the X user wrote. “If you don’t do politics, then politics will do YOU.”

While promoting his 2024 Lego biopic, Pharrell explained why he avoids politics and how frustrated he gets when celebrities openly endorse candidates.

“There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them,” he said at the time. “I’m one of them people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.'”

“When people get out there and get self-righteous, and they roll up their sleeves and s—, and they are out there walking around with a placard, ‘Shut up!’ So, no, I would rather stay out of the way, and, obviously, I’m going to vote how I’m going to vote. I care about my people, and I care about the country. But I feel there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I’m really about the action.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 19, 2025

You Can Purchase Babyface’s Recording Studio—For $6.9 Million

The studio sits on a 5,662 square-foot lot and features over 4,641 square feet of commercial space.

If you’d like to record in the same recording studio that has produced 125 top-10 hits, 45 number-one R&B hits, and 16 number-one pop hits, you’re in luck.

According to Music Radar, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has placed his studio on the market for just under $7 million ($6,995,000). The studio is named after Babyface’s firstborn son, Brandon, and is listed under the property broker Carolwood Estates. The space comes equipped with over $800,000 in studio equipment capable of producing music for the masses.

“Step into an iconic if walls could talk, or in this case sing, legendary studio in the heart of Hollywood that has laid down tracks for some of the world’s most revered artists. Behind an anonymous facade lies ‘Studio A at Brandon’s Way,’ a premier recording facility, owned by multi-award-winning producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds,” the listing reads.

The studio sits on a 5,662-square-foot lot and features over 4,641 square feet of commercial space. Inside the space are three separate studios, a lounge, and social areas, including a living space with kitchen facilities, a machine room, a tech shop, and a bonus second floor with a bathroom.

The work produced in Brandon’s Way has led to Babyface winning three consecutive Producer of the Year awards, making music for many recording artists such as Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Phil Collins.

The Real Deal reports that Babyface is selling the space because of his move to Las Vegas.

This news comes after Deadline reported that a documentary is in the works for the platinum-selling singer. “This documentary is giving me a chance to go down memory lane with a fine-tooth comb, reexamining the highs and lows of my life and career,” Babyface said in a statement. “I’m discovering where all the songs really came from—and perhaps just as important, the how and why.”

Finally telling the story of my life…. And I’m honored to do it with the best. pic.twitter.com/FFVcsAb3AV
— Babyface (@babyface) November 14, 2025

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 19, 2025

Black Public Media Asks Supporters To ‘Take A Stand’ On Giving Tuesday Amid Funding Loss

The loss of federal funding has led to BPM's public plea to keep its operations afloat.

Black Public Media is making a public plea for its supporters to “take a stand” in support of them this upcoming Giving Tuesday.

The national nonprofit, dedicated to producing media projects centered on the Black experience, is asking those who care about its mission to keep it afloat on the day to give back. BPM released the Giving Tuesday Plea on Nov. 18, as the campaign helps its national plan to continue telling Black stories.

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The money will go toward BPM’s Black Stories Production Fund, created in the aftermath of the organization’s significant loss in federal funding. In July, Congress recalled the $1.8 million granted to BPM for its storytelling operations after pulling back funds to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Now, BPM hopes to raise $9 million from a mix of individual donors, larger foundations, and corporations. Founded in 1979, it has spent decades unearthing and spotlighting various parts of Black American life and culture, while becoming a pillar of diverse media available to the public.

With its existence in jeopardy, the award-winning nonprofit has called upon its multigenerational viewers to sustain its productions. Its place in the media landscape remains invaluable, as BPM leadership hopes those who watched its projects will also chip in to the cause.

“Public media is for every American, and every American should be reflected in its programs and documentaries,” said BPM Executive Director Leslie Fields-Cruz. “For nearly 50 years, Black Public Media has worked to ensure that fact. This year, the public needs to take a stand to ensure that Black stories are never again subject to the whims of politics.”

It calls on the public to donate as little as $5 to its mission to create new stories and ensure its current slate of films sees the screen. BPM has also been responsible for creating I Am Not Your Negro, Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed, Ailey, and its upcoming release, a Barbara Jordan documentary.

With these pivotal narratives on Black figures and histories, BPM has also amplified the talents of Black creatives who developed these projects. It hopes to continue these work opportunities for filmmakers and those invested in emerging technologies, but cannot do so without this public monetary support.

On Giving Tuesday, which takes place Dec. 1, supporters and viewers of Black-led content are encouraged to pour into this critical avenue for the creation and distribution of these stories.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 19, 2025

Former Teen Startup Founder Now Leads African Division Of Fintech Company At Just 22

Miracle Nwankwo's first startup led him to his latest role as CEO of a fintech company.

A former teen startup founder continues to reach milestones as a young CEO in the fintech industry.

Miracle Nwankwo launched BookClinic at just 19 years old, beginning his professional career. The health-tech startup helped users get medical diagnostics and book appointments on the fly. The company’s success put Nwankwo on the map before he even finished his computer science degree.

The 22-year-old told Techpoint Africa why he decided to pursue a career path that offers a lucrative future and still changes lives.

“Because I was already inspired by the possibilities of technology and the success stories behind it, I made up my mind very early while still in secondary school that I was going to study Computer Science,” shared Nwankwo. “The goal was simple: build tech solutions that millions of people would use and eventually become a billionaire.”

Despite first seeing a computer in secondary school, he learned to code from the ground up. He took his passion to new heights, developing the skills needed to make his contributions to the tech industry.

Once influenced by tech giants such as Mark Zuckerberg, Nwankwo has become an inspiration to young visionaries. Now a graduate of Babcock University in Nigeria, Nwankwo bypassed the entry-level career steps to lead the African Subdiary of Veefin, an Indian-based fintech company.

Nwankw does not take the role of CEO of Veefin Nigeria lightly. According to the young chief executive, the company “provides end-to-end technology infrastructure for banks, NBFCs, and corporates.” This can range from its mobile platforms and fraud monitoring to customer service operations.

However, it was through the network and investments poured into BookClinic that got him his latest gig. An investor in his initial project connected him with the founders of the Indian startup. Its executives sought someone to lead its expansion into Nigeria and the West African region.

In Nigeria, Nwankwo’s team mainly handles the supply chain finance platforms for these clients. While not previously well-versed in the finance world, his knack for technological advancements across multiple sectors made him apt for the role.

“I had to understand the lending ecosystem, learn business banking structures, study how banks operate internally, understand compliance, risk, and regulatory requirements, and understand how to sell tech to enterprise-level clients. Being in this role has been a beautiful experience,” he explained.

He continued, “My role involves meeting bank executives, pitching our platform, and demonstrating how our solutions help them scale, cut costs, and operate more efficiently. It’s challenging but very fulfilling.”

As the startup founder builds a successful career in fintech development and leadership, Nwankwo continues to promote the possibilities of technology to improve our world and the services we provide.

“I think technology would shape the future in a splendid way. Almost every five to ten years, there’s always a crazy invention, and we sometimes don’t see the clue…In a few years, the big and amazing technology we have now will be replaced by something even better. Technology is going to keep advancing in all fields.”

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WNBA, 2024 Season, Basketball, DICK BARNETT, BIG3

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 19, 2025

WNBA Players Offered Over $1.1M Max Salary, Up From Current $250K

The minimum salary of more than $220,000 is being offered with the average player salary exceeding $460,000

As the WNBA negotiates with its players on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for next season and beyond, reports indicate the proposed minimum salary would start at more than $220,000, with a maximum topping out at more than $1.1 million.

According to The Athletic, after extending the current CBA to negotiate a new contract (the latest deadline is Nov. 30), sources close to the talks say league officials have informed the league’s board of governors of the details that WNBA team owners discussed in New York City this week. Along with the minimum salary of more than $220,000 annually, the average player salary would exceed $460,000. The salary numbers would increase each year under the proposal.

The WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team growing each year, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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— espnW (@espnW) November 19, 2025

This would increase the current maximum salary of around $250,000.

The latest numbers are more than the previously proposed maximum salary of around $850,000. The two sides are slated to meet on Nov. 19.

Before the CBA was supposed to end in October, Napheesa Collier, the Vice President of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), had already stated that the players were seeking “two main points” in the new CBA: increased revenue sharing and salary structures.

NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, while appearing on the Today show in October, stated that the players will get increased salaries in the future, although he refrained from agreeing that the increase should not be based on “share.”

“Yes, I think ‘share’ isn’t the right way to look at it because there’s so much more revenue in the NBA. You should look at it in absolute numbers in terms of what they’re making. They are going to get a big increase in this cycle of collective bargaining. And they deserve it.”

The revenue sharing between WNBA players and NBA players is drastically different.

Market Watch reported that WNBA players receive 9.3% of their income from the league, as opposed to NBA players getting about 50% of their league’s income.

by Kandiss Edwards

November 19, 2025

Invest Atlanta Assists Elderly Residents Stay In Their Homes With Tax Relief

The program offers targeted tax support to avoid displacement, along with additional initiatives that cover critical home downpayment programs

Invest Atlanta is providing tax relief to the city’s senior residents amid gentrification and redevelopment.

An anti-displacement and property tax relief program is allowing financially strained and vulnerable residents to stay in their homes. New apartment complexes and green spaces have driven property values higher. Additionally, the revitalization of the city’s Beltline attracts new businesses and a wealthier demographic.

According to Invest Atlanta, over three-quarters of recipients are Black women. The program offers targeted tax support to avoid displacement. Furthermore, the organization offers downpayment support for teachers, first responders, and other city workers,

Roughly 425 Atlanta homeowners have benefited from the program. For the most part, eligibility requirements are simple:

Atlanta Homeowner since 2015
Be aged 60 or older
Have proof of ownership
Have a household income of 60% AMI or below
Be actively enrolled in qualifying homestead exemption programs
Have no liens or negative encumbrances

Kathryn Copper, a resident who has lived in her home for more than 30 years, said the escalating value of nearby development left her uncertain about her future.

“What had happened around me led me to wonder if I could continue living in the city,” Cooper told 11Alive.

The Invest Atlanta relief program stabilized her housing costs and gave her much-needed peace of mind.

“It was a relief to know I would get to stay in my home despite all the change around me,” she said.

Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta, said many residents who helped shape the city are now at risk of being priced out due to tax increases.

“We’ve really targeted those who are the most vulnerable in the city, and we’re excited we’re able to address them because many of these seniors are on fixed income,” Klementich told 11 Alive. “What we want to do is continue to welcome people, but we didn’t want anyone to feel they had no other choice but to leave our city.”

The relief program reflects Atlanta’s ongoing effort to balance rapid growth with community preservation. As the city continues to expand, officials say the long-term goal is to ensure that economic development does not displace older residents whose histories are woven into the city’s fabric.

by Ahsan Washington

November 19, 2025

Black-Owned Brands To Cop Quarter Zips During The ‘YN-To-YG’ Trend

It’s only right to invest in Black-owned businesses

The quarter zip has emerged as a critical fashion element in the transition from YN to YG era because it connects a casual and refined style with a conservative look that often projects maturity. The young gentlemen who are shirking YN culture for the quarter-zip trend are growing up and projecting themselves in a new light. They’re commanding respect and they mean business. As young Black mean change their mindset with this new trend, it’s only right to invest in Black-owned businesses that cater specifically to this quarter-zip look — and keep Black dollars circulating between Black hands. Here are six Black-owned brands that sell elevated quarter-zip styles with top craftsmanship.

Black Owned Everything

The Billie Quarter Zip Jacket, part of Black Owned Everything’s curated collection, features a windbreaker design with quarter-zip functionality and embroidered details on both front and back of the garment. The jacket is sold online through Black Owned Everything and blends streetwear elements with an elevated quarter zip look that suits the transition from YN to YG style. Young gentlemen can pair the jacket with a tee or light turtleneck and wear it with tailored joggers or dark denim.

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The Black Of It All

The Black of It All’s Quarter Zip Pullover displays the prominent statement, “Minding My Black-Owned Business” both on its front and back. This pullover, which is currently available online, merges urban style with a grown-up mission. YGs could pair it with just about anything in their closets and minimal accessories.

D’IYANU

The Hamadi Men’s African Print Quarter Zip Sweater from D’IYANU, a Black-owned brand that combines African prints with contemporary menswear, comes in the “black cream tribal” pattern. This unique streetwear piece for grown men showcases a cultural print and a quarter-zip design and is currently available for purchase at D’IYANU’s online store. Create an elevated fashion look by matching this piece with solid trousers or dark denim.

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Eastside Golf

The Signature Quarter Zip from Eastside Golf features a lightweight performance fabric in a quarter-zip design. The product can be purchased through online channels and at specific retail locations. The YG wardrobe upgrade needs this piece because it connects athletic apparel with streetwear fashion. The garment works well for golfing and casual wear when matched with chinos and tennis shoes.

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Spencer Badu

The minimalist sportswear collection by Spencer Badu features quarter-zip pullovers and half-zips. You can purchase these items at Spencer Badu’s web store starting today. These pieces create a sophisticated grown-man appearance which balances street style with refined essentials. Combine these pieces with tailored joggers or dark slim-fit trousers and low-key sneakers.

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Actively BLACK

The brand Actively BLACK, which supports and reinvests in the Black community, sells elevated basics including quarter zips which will be released soon. The company’s website and Instagram shop occasionally release new arrivals throughout the year. Supporting the basics category in Black-owned fashion is crucial, and these basics can be layered or worn solo. They match perfectly with tapered joggers or fresh sneakers.

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