by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 20, 2025

‘Sunny Days’ Are Ahead For ‘Sesame Street’ At Its Second Home On At Netflix

Netflix threw a life vest to the beloved kid's series with a new streaming deal amid funding concerns.

Big Bird, Elmo, and all their buddies on Sesame Street are getting a new home on Netflix. The streamer will begin airing new episodes while the children’s show remains on PBS.

Netflix threw a life vest to the beloved kids’ series. New episodes will premiere on Netflix and PBS’ cable channel, as well as the accompanying app, PBS Kids. However, no exact date has been formally announced. According to the Associated Press, the streamer will also have past episodes within its worldwide platform.

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Sesame Street had previously faced an uncertain future as Warner Bros. Discovery did not renew its deal in 2024, especially amid threats by the Trump administration on federal funding toward its parent company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Fluctuation on where its production and funding would come from had troubled the children’s show that handled serious topics like adoption, racism, and homelessness.

“This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix’s global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the ‘Sesame Street’ they love,” Sesame Workshop said in its press release.

Its expansion to Netflix will also come with some upgrades to the show’s format for its upcoming season 56. Old and young fans of the show will see longer season arcs that center on character development and lessons. Episodes will include an 11-minute story, alongside a revamped look to the show.

“The more kids want to hang out with our characters on ‘Sesame Street,’ the more they’re going to take in those lessons,” explained Sal Perez, the show’s executive producer and a Sesame Workshop vice president, to AP News.

The show will also expand its universe within the neighborhood. Viewers will even get a deeper look into the brownstone at 123 Sesame Street that houses some beloved characters.

The move will also boost Netflix’s already-expansive children’s programming. The streamer already has the popular Ms Rachel, Blippi, and Cocomelon characters with shows on its platform. However, with reports that family programming accounts for 15% of its total viewership, the investment in Sesame Street may make Netflix an even bigger player in this content sector.

PBS was proud to continue the thought-provoking children’s program within an evolving media landscape.

“I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and ‘Sesame Street’ has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,” said Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS. “We’re proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.”

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by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

May 20, 2025

5 Ways Execs Can Cultivate The Next Generation Of Black Business Leaders

The future of Black leadership depends on active involvement

By Tab Nkhereanye

You’ve seen all the headlines, think-pieces, and conversations in the media around Gen Z in the workplace. Corporations in all industries are trying to navigate a generation with expectations of the workplace, their career, value of inclusion in the workplace, flexibility, and purpose over prestige. These are especially magnified for Black Gen Z professionals, as they navigate systems like we did that have historically excluded them. These values aren’t just wishes — the culture is telling us where we are headed.

As executives, I believe that as a whole we need to do a better job at meeting the moment and provide framework to the professionals in our network and who are working with us to give them the tools to bridge the gap between to the current model and usher in a better way forward.

We can either double down on the current system or build new legacies by investing in the next generation. The future of black leadership depends on our active involvement in providing education, support, and space to have the next generation lead on their own terms.

Here are five ways that can help usher that environment and set our Gen Z colleagues up for success.

Understand The History

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To understand where things have worked or gone wrong and positively affect growth and change it is imperative that we teach our respective industry history to our staff. This goes beyond just showing how things work, but why they have worked that way and why the processes are in place. As a music executive this is especially pertinent — we have so many passionate young professionals who want to change the industry for good, but don’t understand how we got to where we are at this moment in time. To better position them to make the positive change to the industry as a whole, they have to use all of the historical context to then be able to adapt and innovate as needed.

Don’t Dismiss Cultural Capital and Lean Into Strengths

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As a leader, especially in the music industry, being able to listen to what is happening in the cultural conversation is incredibly valuable. Our young professionals are especially adept at this — this is a big strength that we need to lean into. This will not only allow for us to get a better understanding of what is important to those we want to coach, but also open up our creative capacity to make better business decisions.

Empower Ownership

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We need to go beyond just task-oriented assignments and give our teams the systems that allow them to operate and think like entrepreneurs. That means working with them hand-in-hand on projects where they are given structure to deliver results, space to take risks with guardrails and also learn from both successes and missteps. That requires more hands-on involvement from us as leaders, but when we can empower Black young professionals to solve real problems, grow critical thinking skills while also allowing them to see the impact of their work and build confidence.

Show Them The Big Picture

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Too often, young Black professionals are kept on the execution side and aren’t keyed into seeing the bigger picture of how that work impacts the bottom line — this can leave them feeling less than motivated and not as well-versed into how to deliver better results. With my team, I actively try to get them included in meetings that might be traditionally more senior leadership to have them listen in and take notes and contribute where needed. This helps broaden their perspectives and begin to think and execute at a higher level. This also is meant to showcase that their voice and insight are valued and respected.

Abandoning A Scarcity Mindset

Real professional development doesn’t happen in a vacuum — this happens through us as leaders providing direction, inspiration, and a sounding board to those coming up behind us. In senior leadership positions as Black leaders, we have a duty to create a better pathway for those coming up behind us in a way that we didn’t have. This means making warm introductions, advocating to those behind closed doors, and pushing for our junior team to have a seat at the table. We need to create the trusted network that might not have been there for us.

We can’t just snap our fingers to have more Black voices and perspectives in our boardrooms, we need to actively invest in those coming up behind us. We need to educate, empower, and build frameworks that will allow the next generation to spread their wings professionally and be able to make the change they want to see.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

May 20, 2025

Shedeur Sanders Gets The Bag With Rookie Contract For $4.6M

The quarterback signed for four years at a reported $4.6 million and a $447,380 signing bonus.

Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has signed his first NFL contract with the Cleveland Browns, the team that drafted him.

The football team shared the announcement, making Sanders the fourth player of the seven in the 2025 NFL Draft. After being expected to be selected within the top three choices, he unexpectedly fell to the fifth round, where the Browns took him at 144. The Athletic reported that he signed with the Colorado Buffaloes for four years at $4.6 million and a $447,380 signing bonus.

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After having a collegiate career where he was considered one of the top quarterbacks to enter the draft, Sanders is competing with three other quarterbacks in preseason to try to make the Browns’ roster this season. In the 50 games he played between Jackson State University and the University of Colorado Boulder, he completed 1,267 of 1,808 passes (70.1%) for 14,353 yards, while scoring 134 last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after completing 353 of 477 passes (74.0%) for 4,134 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also rushed for four touchdowns.

Without playing professional football, Sanders was the talk of the NFL Draft after being snubbed in the first round. Although he was picked at No. 144 overall, his football jersey became the top-selling one among the players selected. Although he wore number 2 in college, the number on his uniform is 12.

Sanders was once projected to be the draft’s top pick, but saw his stock fluctuate due to several theories suggested by football analysts and media covering the NFL Draft, including the involvement of his father and head coach at both Jackson State and Colorado, Deion Sanders, and off-putting behavior during the pre-draft interview process that reportedly irked many teams.

He is currently fighting for a spot on the team with four quarterbacks (Sanders, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Kenny Pickett) — five if you include the injured starter, Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from an Achilles injury and is not expected to play this year.

by Sharelle B. McNair

May 20, 2025

Keisha Lance Bottoms Prepared To ‘Fight Back’ For Georgia, Launches Governor Campaign

She labeled President Trump as “a disaster for our economy and our country

Keisha Lance Bottoms served as mayor of Atlanta and a point person on former President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, but now she wants to add governor of Georgia to that list by launching her official 2026 campaign, NBC News reports.

In a touching video posted to social media, Lance Bottoms gave an inside look at her upbringing with her “Grandmama” and highlighted how the Trump administration and Republicans have hurt Georgians. “Well, my Grandmama taught me, no matter how hard they swing, you never stay down, you fight back,” Lance Bottoms said.

“That’s why I’m running for governor. Because Georgia families deserve far better than what Donald Trump and Republicans are giving us.”

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She labeled President Trump as “a disaster for our economy and our country” while pinpointing some of his failures only five months into the job, including “his failure to address rising prices” and “giving an unelected billionaire the power to cut Medicare and Social Security,” about Tesla Founder Elon Musk. Lance Bottoms also said the state is refusing to expand Medicaid, which she says has resulted in nine rural hospitals closing and 300,000 citizens having their healthcare cut.

The former Atlanta mayor doubled down on the sentiments mentioned in the video during an interview just days before the launch, claiming, “Trump 2.0 has been even more catastrophic. From the 600,000 people across our state who have jobs that are directly impacted by what’s happening in our Port of Savannah and Trump’s tariff policies to people being laid off at the CDC, Trump has directly impacted this state, and not in a positive way,” she said about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

“Everything that Trump does is impacting us, whether you’re looking at your retirement account or you are a CEO who’s looking at stock prices fluctuate. He has not been a great president for Georgia.”

While the video’s comment section was flooded with dozens of supporters, some not even being Georgia residents, Lance Bottoms has her work cut out for her on the campaign trail. Several Republicans have already placed a target on her back, accusing her climb to the top of the Democratic ladder of correlating to her ties to former President Joe Biden. Several Republican leaders are already attempting to brand Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democratic contenders as being too liberal for the state, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They are expected to push Lance Bottoms as a “Biden Democrat” as well.

She admits to learning a valuable lesson on being an advocate during her tenure at the White House, including knowing “what you want and how to ask for it,” however, she assures her supporters that this campaign to become the first Democratic governor in over 20 years is all her. “I’m going to make the case for me. I’m not running based on anybody else’s record or their decisions,” she said.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 20, 2025

Diddy’s Daughters, Jessie and D’Lila Combs, To Skip College After High School Graduation

The 18-year-old twins intend to skip out on college to pursue careers in fashion modeling and entertainment

Jessie and D’Lila Combs, the 18-year-old twin daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the late Kim Porter, have revealed what they plan to do after graduating high school.

The duo revealed that they intend to skip college to pursue careers in fashion modeling and entertainment. According to WBLS, they shared their plans with their over 765,000 followers during an Instagram Live session.

“We’ve decided to take a different path and focus on our careers in fashion and entertainment,” they told their platform followers.

The news comes as their father’s career has also taken a different path. Combs’ trial for sex-trafficking and racketeering charges has already begun in New York. The twins have attended some days of the trial, along with their siblings and grandmother, Janice Combs.

While Combs continues his legal battle, the young girls have remained committed to building their own careers. Months before their father’s trial began, the two walked in Venice’s Dolce & Gabbana runway show. The student athletes also won a national cheerleading competition with their squad at the Sierra Canyon School in 2024.

The girls will graduate from the star-studded private school, where the kids of Kim Kardashian and LeBron James attend, this month. They recently showed off for prom, with the girls taking their “twinship” up a notch with matching red prom dresses.

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“College is great, but it’s not for everyone,” added the teenager. “We want to build our brand and explore opportunities that align with our passions.”

On the other hand, their elder sister, Chance Combs, decided that college was her next step. She enrolled at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts last fall. Although her major is unknown, her enrollment at Tisch may signify her own career in entertainment as well. While the twins decided to differ from their older sister, they are happy to forge their own way in Hollywood.

“This is just the beginning,” they said. “We’re excited for what’s next.”

Along with the rest of the Combs children, the daughters “stand united” with their father as his trial begins.

“We stand united, supporting you every step of the way,” their brother Quincy Brown posted on social media. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

May 20, 2025

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Record Label, Universal Music Group, Over Rights To Their Hit Songs

The hip hop duo believe they are eligible to own their own music due to the Copyright Act of 1976.

Salt-N-Pepa wants their master recordings back, taking things to court against Universal Music Group.

The hip-hop duo has officially sued the record label, claiming that UMG is violating copyright law by refusing to return their master recordings. The law in question is the Copyright Act of 1976, which dictates that artists can terminate previous contracts after several decades to regain ownership of their music.

The music under this distinction includes Salt-N-Pepa’s top hits like 1993’s “Shoop” and 1987’s “Push It.” Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton officially filed the lawsuit in federal court in New York on May 19. The women asserted that they were “eager” to take full ownership of the music, even filing to terminate their contract in 2022, which made them household names, but UMG “refused” to let them do so for reasons unknown.

“UMG has indicated that it will hold Plaintiffs’ rights hostage even if it means tanking the value of Plaintiffs’ music catalogue and depriving their fans of access to their work,” detailed the suit as reported by AP News.

According to their interpretation of the copyright law, James and Denton can own their early recordings from their 1986 debut album. The law establishes rights for artists who signed predatory record deals, allowing them to regain ownership of their own art.

The issue has also led to the removal of Salt-N-Pepa’s music from streaming. Their legal team called the stripping of their songs from commercial use “malicious” and calculated over their legal battle.

UMG, on the other hand, deemed the recordings “works made for hire,” which would evade any violation of copyright law. They also insisted that James and Denton were not parties in the agreement that covered their album, further asserting that they have no evidence to confirm that their matter aligns with the copyright claims.

However, the lawsuit also emphasized Salt-N-Pepa’s impact on music and rap music. The duo became the first female rap group to win a Grammy in 1995, and will soon be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.

“Salt-N-Pepa boldly changed the look of rap and hip-hop,” added the lawsuit. “They were not afraid to talk about sex and to share their thoughts about men. Their sound recordings ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ and ‘None of Your Business,’ for example, were huge hits. They talked candidly about women’s sexuality and empowerment when such topics were frowned upon, heavily criticized, and called taboo.”

However, UMG’s lawyers also stated in the letters used as evidence in the lawsuit that they want to reach a “mutually acceptable resolution” and are open to mediation.

Despite this, the hip-hop legends also seek damages for the lost money. The suit claimed the compensation could “well exceed $1 million.” Their lawyers also want a permanent injunction to establish them as the rightful owners of the music.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

May 20, 2025

Another New Orleans Fugitive Captured, 6 Still On The Run After Jail Escape

Gary C. Price was recaptured and is currently in custody

After 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail May 16, three were captured within 24 hours, and now a fourth, Gary C. Price, has been apprehended May 19, as six remain on the run.

The Louisiana State Police Department (LSP) posted an update on its Facebook page revealing that Price was recaptured and is currently in custody. He was one of 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in what has been described as the biggest jailbreak in the state’s history.

The 21-year-old, who was originally charged with attempted first-degree murder, was caught in an abandoned house.

After arresting Price, police officials have charged him with simple escape, possession of schedule II, and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Fox 8 Live reported that the first inmate to be captured after the jail breakout was Kendell Myers. He was discovered May 16 hiding under a vehicle at the French Quarter’s Hotel Monteleone’s parking lot. The next prisoner, Robert Moody, was caught at 3500 Second Street in the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood, and then later that night, the third person who left the prison, Dkenan Dennis, was arrested after police officers snatched him on Dale Street.

Police officials stated that the three captured prisoners were taken in a helicopter May 17 to a “secure state correctional facility.” A source told the media outlet that they were being taken to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Price “will ultimately be transported to a secure state facility outside of the area.”

The LSP has stated that a task force of more than 200 law enforcement officials from various local, state, and federal agencies is searching for the remaining fugitives, and they will continue to “work around the clock” until they are found.

They are asking that anyone with information regarding the fugitives anonymously report it by the following methods:

• LSP.org – Report Suspicious Activity Link

• Call the LSP Fusion Center

• Crime Stoppers GNO

• FBI Hotline

The following rewards are being offered per fugitive for information leading to their arrest:

• Crimestoppers GNO – $5,000

• ATF – $5,000

• FBI – $10,000

• Total = $20,000

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 20, 2025

Denver Honors Life And Legacy Of Pastor And Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Peters Jr.

The Denver community honors the legacy of beloved pastor and civil rights leader Rev. James Peters Jr., who passed away at 92.

The Denver community gathered to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Rev. James Peters Jr., the beloved pastor of New Hope Baptist Church and a prominent civil rights leader.

CBS News reported that the church’s longtime pastor’s funeral was held on May 16, bringing together congregation members, clergy, and local leaders to honor his legacy. Attendees shared heartfelt memories, reflecting on his tireless pursuit of justice and the warmth and humor that defined his impact on the community.

“Dr. Peters had a great sense of humor,” said New Hope’s new leader, Pastor Eugene Downing. “But more than that, he was instrumental in seeing things through. He helped galvanize pastors in the area and played a key role in shaping significant legislation at both the city and state levels.”

From helping organize the historic 1963 March on Washington with his friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to serving as Chair of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, and leading New Hope Baptist Church for 28 years, Peters played a pivotal role in advancing his community and championing the ongoing fight for social justice.

“African American communities are often underserved,” Downing said. “As we celebrate his life, we can’t overlook the work still left to do.”

Peters passed away on May 10 at the age of 92. The Washington, D.C. native spent his life serving as a community and civil rights advocate. The former president of the NAACP in Connecticut, Peters was pivotal in mobilizing ministers and community members for marches and bus rides in nonviolent forms of protest. His work was inspired by a final message Peters received from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before his assassination.

“Before he was assassinated, Dr. King told many leaders, my dad included, that he believed he would be killed, but if he was, he wanted them to go out to go into the streets to share this message, this idea that don’t give up hope and that just because I’m gone, don’t give up on the work we’ve done together and on the dreams that we held together,” his son Reverend Jasper Peters said.

“I’ll miss him forever,” Jasper added. “I’ll miss my dad forever, but rather than say goodbye every time I recall him to my memory, I remember the goodness that he gave, the goodness that he taught, the goodness that he’s given to us.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 20, 2025

Kelly Rowland Revives Iconic Red Bob From ‘Dilemma’ Era For Lancôme’s ‘Juicy Tubes’ 25th Anniversary

Kelly Rowland is giving "Dilemma" vibes in Lancôme's 25th anniversary campaign for "Juicy Tubes."

Kelly Rowland is serving early 2000s nostalgia with her new ad campaign for Lancôme’s 25th anniversary of its bestselling “Juicy Tubes” lip gloss.

The “Like This” singer and former Destiny’s Child member embraced her Y2K roots, rocking her iconic flipped red bob while showcasing Lancôme’s “Juicy Tubes” High-Shine Lip Gloss. In the video ad shared by the beauty brand on May 17, Rowland, applies the gloss and reminisces about its iconic scent.

“Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh, I totally remember this,” she says with a laugh.

A flashback shows Rowland sporting the same red hairstyle she had while singing in Nelly’s 2002 hit “Dilemma.”

“So juicy, so iconic,” Lancôme captioned the Instagram video ad.

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Fans of the brand shared their memories of using the lip gloss back in the day.

“Omg I loved juicy tubes !!! The og staple,” wrote model Draya Michele.

“Juicy Tubes was the very first product franchise I worked on when I started my beauty brand marketing career at Lancôme in NYC!” recalled author and award-winning business leader, Daria Burke. “To see you working with them after our partnership during my time at CMO of JustFab is such an incredible full-circle moment for me.”

The beloved candy-scented gloss was a staple of early 2000s makeup bags. “Juicy Tubes” is known for its high-shine finish that lasts for hours. Available shades include “Pure,” “Spring Fling,” “Miracle,” “Marshmallow Electro,” “Magic Spell,” and “Hallucination.”

Rowland is starting the beauty brand’s nostalgic campaign honoring icons who “transcend generations.” Upcoming stars in the series include Ed Westwick, who is channeling his Chuck Bass persona, and socialite Paris Hilton, who is revisiting her Simple Life days.

by Sharelle B. McNair

May 20, 2025

‘The Same Ole Line Dudes’ Is A Business That Stands On Any Line For Less Than $40 An Hour

Samuel says while people are trying to figure out how to make a quick buck, he says it's all about taking advantage of what’s around you.

Waiting in line for things or opportunities can be time-consuming and annoying; however, if you have at least $40, you can call one of Robert Samuel’s Same Ole Line Dudes, and they will do it for you.

Owned by the New York City native, Same Ole Line Dudes have been seen holding spaces for people for luxury sample sales, restaurant openings, and lately, the Sean “Diddy” Combs case. With a number of brilliant hustles seen on the internet, Samuel started his gig in 2013 during the croissant-donut “cronut” craze and now has 45 employees on his roster and charges between $25 and $37.50 per hour.

While people are trying to figure out how to make a quick buck, Samuel says it’s all about taking advantage of what’s around you. “Always be observant around everything around you. When people complain, just put your thinking cap on and see if you have a solution to what they’re complaining about,” the business owner told Fortune.

“You would probably shock yourself and be on the verge of the next steps.”

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His journey started while working as a sales representative at AT&T. After being upset that he was going to miss out on a commission check with the timing of the new iPhone 5 release, he decided to cheer himself up by posting an ad on Craigslist offering his services to wait in line to get his hands on one. Three hours later, Samuel was hired, only for the client to inform him that he had placed an online order when he got to the front of the line.

He then sold his spot in line for $100, giving power to the lightbulb in his head — and walking away with $300 in his pocket. “I said, ‘Well, what can I do? Wait a minute. I made hundreds just sitting on the sidewalk,’” Samuel recalled. “So I made social media accounts, and gradually it took off from there.”

His journey has even taken him outside of NYC limits. Samuel found himself on a plane to stand in line for a client at Warren Buffett’s most recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, in early May 2025. However, the courtroom scene has grown lucrative for his business, covering the trials of Sam Bankman-Fried, Ghislaine Maxwell, and even President Donald Trump’s arraignment in 2024.

According to the New York Post, members of Samuel’s team had to fight off women trying to cut the line to get a glimpse of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “It was freezing cold, women were trying to cut in line,” employee Brandon Sutton said.

Sutton and two colleagues, Tim and Brian, weathered the frigid New York February temperatures as their anonymous client paid them $25 an hour. Regardless of what his clients hire his team for, Samuel says he wouldn’t want to be doing anything else since he gets to “make people’s dreams a reality.” “It’s the beauty of bringing joy to people just by doing something as simple as waiting in line,” Samuel said.