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by Kandiss Edwards

April 30, 2026

ATL Airport Asks Public To Help Find A ‘Community Member’s’ Missing Son

Though Braithwaite has yet to be found safely, Georgia authorities can celebrate other successes in cracking missing children's cases.

Atlanta Police and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite. 

Braithwaite was last seen on April 27 around 9:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Regency Trace SW. The teen is described as 6-foot-5 and weighing 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing black jogging pants and Nike running shoes.

In a post on X, @ATLairport identified the teen as the son of a “valued member of the airport community.” In support of “one of our own,” the post urged the community to share Brathwaite’s description in hopes that he is found and safely returned home. While the Atlanta Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is leading the search, authorities have not yet indicated if they suspect foul play. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Special Victims Unit at 404-546-4260.

Though Braithwaite has yet to be found safely, Georgia authorities can celebrate other successes in cracking missing children’s cases. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit have successfully recovered 11 missing children during “Operation Coast to Coast.”

The coordinated effort, which spanned several weeks across multiple Georgia counties, targeted known trafficking corridors and high-risk areas where missing juveniles are frequently exploited. This operation is part of a broader state initiative to dismantle domestic minor sex trafficking networks by focusing on the recovery of endangered youth while simultaneously building criminal cases against their traffickers and “buyers.”

Attorney General Chris Carr expressed his pride in the operation’s success.

“Allowing our team to work with law enforcement from across the country to safely locate victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and hold predators accountable. I’m proud of our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit for their tireless efforts over the past few days, but our work doesn’t stop here. We will keep fighting until every child is recovered and every trafficker is behind bars,” Carr said in a statement.

Carr emphasized that the state’s strategy has shifted toward treating recovered minors as victims of crime rather than delinquents, a move intended to break the cycle of re-victimization and encourage cooperation in the prosecution of those who profited from their exploitation. Since its inception in 2019, the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has led to the rescue of over 100 children and the conviction of dozens of traffickers.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

April 30, 2026

Houston Middle Schooler Says Gas Station Denied Bathroom, Then Shared Video of Teen Relieving Himself Outside

The incident has attracted the attention of activists Candace Matthews and Quanell X.

Police in Houston, Texas, are investigating after a middle school student who says a gas station owner denied him access to a restroom and later shared video of him relieving himself outside.

A police report was filed after the boy’s grandmother contacted authorities about what the family called a humiliating incident at a Fuel Depot on Bellfort Avenue, Click 2 Houston reports. The child’s family became concerned after learning of his refusal to return to school after classmates began teasing him over a circulating video, which appears to show him relieving himself outside after being told the restroom inside was out of service.

“He had to wipe his rear on the grass, on the grass. Embarrassed, humiliated,” activist Candace Matthews said in a clip shared online. Quanell X joined Matthews outside the gas station to protest.

The family says images from the surveillance footage were later printed and posted on the store’s door, and that a clerk showed the video to students, who then recorded and shared it. They say the video quickly spread among students at Attucks Middle School and Alcott Elementary, fueling ongoing bullying that has reportedly led to the child struggling emotionally and no longer wanting to attend school.

“I feel bad and to see my grandson say it every day like that, I feel real bad. I started crying when I seen that video and looked at him in his eyes,” the boy’s grandmother said.

On April 29, Quanell X and Matthews went to the gas station, demanding answers from the owner and questioning why anyone would do this—especially to a young boy.

“Appalling. Shocking. Disgraceful. This man should be indicted,” Quanell X said. “He sexually exploited one of our children, made fun of him, and set the kid up to be exploited.”

The case remains under investigation and is now being reviewed by the Houston Police Department’s Crimes Against Children unit, according to the boy’s family. Authorities have not released additional details, noting that cases involving minors are typically handled with heightened privacy.

A New UNCF Report Sheds Light on Perspectives of African American Parents on Key Education Issues
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by Kandiss Edwards

April 30, 2026

Georgia City Moves To Hold Parents Legally Responsible For Kids’ Offenses

Covington council members argued that the measure is a necessary tool to address a surge in juvenile-related incidents.

A Metro Atlanta city recently passed a parental responsibility ordinance that holds parents and guardians legally and financially liable for their children’s criminal actions.

The Covington city council voted 4-2 in favor of the “Minors and Parents Responsibility Ordinance.”

The ordinance is designed to curb violent youth incidents and late-night disturbances. Also, the Minors and Parents Responsibility Ordinance is aimed at increasing parental oversight. Under the new law, parents can face fines of up to $2,000 and may be required to perform community service if their child is found guilty of repeated offenses.

If a child is found to have violated the law, parents may face up to 90 days in jail. Offenses include curfew violations, shoplifting, and acts of vandalism. Covington council members argued that the measure is a necessary tool to address a surge in juvenile-related incidents in the Metro-Atlanta city, Channel 2 Action News reported.

“We have parents that are not being held liable when it comes to their child creating a criminal act,”  Councilman Dwayne Turner said in the council meeting, per Covington News. “I understand the logic of sometimes these kids are kids. We understand that, right? But I do think parents should do a reasonable amount of effort to stop that act from happening.” 

While many residents, like Turner, a former law enforcement officer, expressed support for the crackdown on rowdy behavior in public squares, some residents are concerned that the law could disproportionately affect families, specifically those who lack access to evening childcare or who work multiple shifts.

For these reasons, Councilman Anthony Henderson and Councilwoman Charika Davis voted against the measure.

“I think every situation’s different,” Henderson said. “You can’t just go out here locking up parents because a child did something. You got to go through the situation.” 

Conversely, Councilman Jared Rutberg believes parents bear a great responsibility to steer their children in the right direction. Also, as a parent, he expressed large support for the ordinance, which has not yet been fully approved.

“I have no concern about, hey, that I could end up in front of the judge for my son acting like a moron out there because it’s my responsibility to make sure he’s doing right,” Rutberg said.

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by Sharelle B. McNair

April 30, 2026

The Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act By Restricting Black Representation In Louisiana

While President Lyndon Johnson, who signed the legislation into law 60 years ago, called it “a triumph for freedom as huge as any victory on any battlefield,” today’s conservative high court justices say otherwise.

On April 29, the Supreme Court weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, created to increase minority representation in Congress and beyond, by striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and creating the opportunity for additional redistricting efforts in other states to keep Republicans in control, according to an Associated Press report.  

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote “that map is an unconstitutional gerrymander” after a 6-3 ruling in the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court case found that Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District, represented by Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields, was too heavily based on race. Chief Justice John Roberts described the area as a “snake” that stretches over 200 miles to link parts of Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge. 

While President Lyndon B. Johnson, who signed the legislation into law 60 years ago, called it “a triumph for freedom as huge as any victory on any battlefield,” today’s conservative high court justices say otherwise.

“As I explained more than 30 years ago, I would go further and hold that [section two] of the Voting Rights Act does not regulate districting at all,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote, according to Fox News. 

The ruling will seemingly affect the 2028 election season, as some filing deadlines for this year’s congressional races have already passed. But Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is wasting no time to take advantage of the ruling. Hours later, he announced plans to suspend the May 2026 primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new congressional map. 

In a dissent for the three liberal justices, Justice Elena Kagan said the court’s “gutting of Section 2 puts that achievement in peril” in reference to the landmark legislation. 

Leaders of Black Voters Matter feel the same.

“In today’s Callais decision, the conservative side of the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has declared their allegiance to the white supremacist’s movement, which seeks to return this country to a post reconstruction era where constitutional rights exist only on paper and states are free to construct laws that “appear” race neutral on their face, but prevents Black and Brown people from electing representation that increases their political power and ability to protect and resource their communities,” co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown and National Legal Director April England-Albright, said in a statement. 

“Two years ago, Black Voters Matter warned that this current SCOTUS was in on the GOP’s efforts to increase and enshrine white political power not seen in the U.S. since the horrid Dred Scott decision, which declared that the “Black Man had no rights that the White Man was bound to respect. So, just like the U.S. political landscape in 1900, all three branches of government have abandoned the experiment to create a multicultural democracy where all who live here share power and resources.”

As news hit social media, fellow conservatives, including African-American ones, celebrated as President Donald Trump has pushed for redistricting efforts to boost GOP chances of preserving control. “I’m a Black Republican who currently represents a majority-white district in the Ohio State House and is running to represent a majority-white district in Congress.

“The idea that Black Americans need special districts carved out just for them is complete nonsense. It’s a violation of the law and blatantly unconstitutional,” Rep. Josh Williams wrote on X. 

“Glad the Supreme Court made the right decision.”

The White House also congratulated the ruling. “This is a complete and total victory for American voters. The color of one’s skin should not dictate which congressional district you belong in. We commend the court for putting an end to the unconstitutional abuse of the Voting Rights Act and protecting civil rights,” spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement. 

On numerous occasions, Trump has encouraged states to redraw their maps and called the decision the “kind of ruling I like.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

April 30, 2026

Angel Reese Returns to Chicago, Helps Beat Former Team in Preseason Contest

"I'm grateful for my time here in Chicago. I experienced a lot of great things, but I'm just happy to start this new journey."

In her first visit to Chicago after being traded, Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream beat the Sky in an preseason WNBA contest on Wednesday, April 29.

She had 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists in a 87-78 win. Like most of the starters, Reese only played only the first half.

Sky fans still have love for the former Louisiana State University superstar, cheering for Reese when she hit the court. The WNABA posted a video showing Reese signing items for the fans.

The Sky paid tribute to Reese during the first timeout of the game by showing a compilation video of Reese’s highlights with the team. The fans at Wintrust Arena applauded and cheered when the clip ended as “Thank You” flashed across the screen.

“Coming back to a familiar place feels great,” Reese said, according to ESPN. “I have a home here still. So, it’s always good seeing Chicago. … So, I’m happy to be back and obviously be in a familiar place where I’ve done a lot of great things.

“I’m still happy. I’m grateful for my time here in Chicago. I experienced a lot of great things, but I’m just happy to start this new journey. Being able to be with the Dream here. It feels awkward being in a different locker room when I’m so used to being in the other locker room. But I’m really grateful. I’m thankful, and I’m looking forward to this new start.”

Reese was drafted seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft and went on to lead the league in rebounds over her two years in Chicago, averaging a double-double with 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds. The Dream acquired her earlier this month for two future draft picks.

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by Ahsan Washington

April 30, 2026

It Ain’t Just Bud: Black-Owned Brands That Contribute To The Cannabis Industry

How big is the Black-owned cannabis market? 

How big is the Black-owned cannabis market? 

The legal cannabis industry generates billions of dollars annually—reaching an estimated $40 billion in 2024—but suffers from a significant imbalance in representation. Despite the industry’s growth, Black entrepreneurs currently represent less than 2% of licensed business operations. This disparity exists because of systemic barriers, including restricted financial access and the ongoing impacts of cannabis criminalization.

Black-owned businesses serve essential functions beyond product marketing. These organizations establish industry infrastructure, develop equitable policies, and restore economic participation to communities affected by historical inequality.

Key Players in the Black Cannabis Economy

Viola

The multistate cannabis company Viola produces flower, concentrates, and branded products. Former NBA player Al Harrington established the company in 2011. Harrington’s inspiration to build generational wealth in Black communities and increase minority ownership came from his personal experience with cannabis as medicine. Through premium product development and advocacy, Viola invests in equity initiatives while expanding retail access to maintain its status as one of the longest-standing Black-owned cannabis brands in the U.S.

93 Boyz

The Black-owned cannabis brand 93 Boyz, co-founded by Chicago artist Vic Mensa, works to address the exclusion of Black entrepreneurs in a market that has disproportionately affected those who faced criminalization. The brand operates in Illinois through partnerships with licensed cultivators while reinvesting in community initiatives. It combines cultural relevance with social equity to promote access and ownership in an industry that has historically been inequitable.

Simply Pure

Military veterans Wanda James and Scott Durrah established Simply Pure as a dispensary and cannabis advocacy brand. The company focuses on product curation and educational promotion. It began operations in Colorado in 2010 before expanding to New Jersey. The mission of Simply Pure focuses on eliminating cannabis stigma through inclusive retail access by backing Black-, women-, and veteran-owned brands while working toward industry equity and policy reform.

Ball Family Farms

Chris Ball established Ball Family Farms as a vertically integrated cannabis company that produces premium craft flower. The company started operations in Los Angeles through California’s Social Equity Program. Ball Family Farms works to create a lasting market presence for Black cultivators through its control of cultivation, processing, and distribution. It uses boutique production methods and quality genetics to compete in the premium cannabis market through equity-based licenses.

The Hollingsworth Cannabis Company

The Hollingsworth Cannabis Company, or THC Co., is a Black-owned cannabis cultivator that operates a full-scale farm in Washington state. It is one of the few Black-owned farms in the region. THC Co. works to create representation in cultivation, a capital-intensive sector where Black entrepreneurs are underrepresented. The company specializes in high-quality cultivation and a varied product offering to show ownership in a space traditionally dominated by non-minority operators.

Canna Luxe Co.

Tori Owens established Canna Luxe Co. as a Black- and woman-owned cannabis accessories brand to address a lack of representation and design-focused products for women of color. Canna Luxe creates luxury smoking accessories that serve as home decor. The brand extends cannabis culture from consumption into lifestyle branding by uniting fashion with functionality.

Black Buddha Cannabis

Black Buddha Cannabis, a wellness brand founded by Roz McCarthy, creates vapes and cannabis products that promote mindful consumption. The company distributes its products in legal U.S. markets while focusing on wellness initiatives and restorative justice. Black Buddha Cannabis combines product development with activism to support expungement clinics and community projects that address the lasting impacts of the war on drugs.

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by Kandiss Edwards

April 30, 2026

5 Philadelphia Teens Earn Associate Degrees Weeks Before High School Graduation

“It took a lot of time management and studying, but my teachers kept telling me to stick with it.”

Five dedicated seniors at a Philadelphia high school earned their associate degrees from the Community College of Philadelphia just weeks before their high school graduation.

The students—Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid—successfully navigated the Boys’ Latin Middle College program, completing 60 college credits in addition to their high school requirements.

The students effectively finished the first two years of a university education at no cost, the Philadelphia Tribune reported.

The program aims to expand opportunities for young Black boys in underserved communities, providing them with the early exposure to college rigor necessary to shorten their path to a career.

William M. Hayes, CEO of Boys’ Latin, is proud of the students’ accomplishments and will attend both the high school and college graduation ceremonies. “These young men will enter their next college as juniors or late sophomores,” he said. “That shortens time to graduation, lowers debt and builds confidence.”

Roach said that though the path toward his associate’s degree was difficult, he was encouraged along the way. The student-athlete followed a meticulous schedule to balance playing quarterback for the school’s football team and completing a regular course load, including his college courses.

“It took a lot of time management and studying,” said Roach. “But my teachers kept telling me to stick with it.”

Barakat-Cooper said it was important to ‘stay on top of everything,” he said. “Do your work early and connect with people.”

In the fall, the five 18-year-olds plan to attend a variety of universities.

Barakat‑Cooper earned a full scholarship to Temple University. Floyd‑Reid was accepted into Morgan State University. Marion plans to continue his studies in Europe, but has not chosen a university. Adkins will attend Winston‑Salem State University and Floyd‑Reid will study at Morgan State University.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 30, 2026

Scholly Founder Sues Sallie Mae For Wrongful Termination And Alleged Unlawful Data Selling

Chris Gray claims Sallie Mae went back on promises regarding data privacy.

The founder of Scholly, a scholarship search startup, has sued its acquirer Sallie Mae, over what he deems an unlawful sharing of user data.

Chris Gray sold the online resource to the banking corporation in 2023, but the transition has seemingly shut Gray out the C-suite, leading him to take legal action.

Gray catapulted Scholly to millions of users by helping students discover scholarship opportunities. The company gained exposure through his appearance on Shark Tank in 2015, where sharks Daymond John and Lori Greiner offered him an investment deal.

He sold the startup to the student loan giant for an undisclosed sum, hoping the acquisition would propel Scholly’s expansion. While some saw the deal as Gray “selling out,” especially as a Black founder, he countered the backlash by noting the rarity for Black-owned entities to reach a level of success for private acquisition.

The terms of the buyout placed Gray into a vice presidential role at Sallie Mae, where he offered creative input into Scholly’s scaling of operations.

Now, he has a filed a lawsuit against the corporation as well as a whistleblower complaint to the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a review of the filings by TechCrunch, Gray claims Sallie Mae not only laid him off, but also his co-founders, while reneging on promises to safeguard users’ personal information.

“I sold Scholly to a regulated bank because I believed it would protect the students who trusted us,” Gray told the publication. “Instead, I watched the company build a non-bank subsidiary to do things the bank itself can’t legally do: sell student data. That’s not the company I thought I was joining.”  

Gray alleges that when he spoke out about the data privacy concerns, leadership at Sallie Mae eliminated his role. He said the corporation bypassed federal restrictions on financial institutions selling customer data by placing Scholly into a subsidiary called “Sallie.”

Gray created Scholly to help students source programs where they fit the criteria to apply. Gray claimed the business, even with its “freemium” approach adopted post-Shark Tank, grew to five million users with $30 million in cumulative revenue.

On its website, Sallie publicly states the selling of user data to third parties, including users’ education records, geolocation data, age, race and contact information. The subsidiary also receives a payout from Sallie Mae “for the referral of student loan customers.” Gray alleges that Sallie Mae used this data to create Backpack media, a resource that offers access to “highly desirable, hard to reach audiences,” particularly younger generation, to impact their buying choices.

“While we don’t comment on pending litigation, it’s unfortunate a former employee is making false accusations about our company following his departure nearly two years ago,” Rick Castellano, Sallie Mae’s vice president of corporate communications, wrote in a statement to TechCrunch. “We plan to vigorously defend ourselves against these claims which are without merit or substance.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

April 30, 2026

T.I. Sues Cinq Music, Claims Company Finessed Price to Buy Back His Catalog

He said the company requested that he pay nearly 20 times what he actually owes.

Atlanta rapper T.I. has filed a lawsuit against Cinq Music, accusing the company of backing out of a deal that allowed him to repurchase his catalog at a reduced price.

According to Billboard, in a 2017 deal to purchase the rapper’s music catalog, T.I. said he agreed because Cinq would give him the option to buy it back later on “very favorable” terms.

But he now says the company requested that he pay nearly 20 times what he actually owes.

“Cinq regretted that it had agreed to the [option terms], and, therefore … did everything it could to frustrate plaintiffs’ efforts to complete the purchase,” wrote T.I.’s attorney, Robert Jacobs, in the lawsuit.

T.I. exercised his option to purchase it in 2024. He claims Cinq tried to “artificially inflate” the asking price. The company altered the formula that it wrote back in 2017 and by “using these tactics, Cinq sought to extract a purchase price from plaintiffs that was nearly 20 times higher than the price mandated by the parties’ agreed-upon formula.”

T.I. said the price is capped at $3 million; Cinq has countered with a $52 million valuation. The agreement set the buyback price as Cinq’s gross receipts for a 12-month period, minus royalties owed to T.I., then multiplied by 12. The rapper argued the formula explicitly excluded streaming and certain other revenue sources.

According to T.I., the deal specifically excluded revenue from digital streaming providers like Spotify. Cinq wrote the terms of the agreement, and the rapper said Cinq cannot back out of the deal now because the original terms aren’t favorable.

“Because it was common knowledge when the parties entered into the Cinq agreement in 2017 that audio streaming and video streaming via the DSPs had become the main driver of music industry growth and revenues, Cinq had ample reason to know then that the [streaming] exclusion would have a significant impact on the [price].”

When determining the purchase-back price, Cinq included streaming revenue anyway, as well as other excluded sources of income, such as foreign revenue. T.I.’s lawyers say Cinq knew the terms of the original deal, but chose to violate them, hoping to “trigger a negotiation” that would net a better price for the company.

A spokesperson for Cinq reached out to BLACK ENTERPRISE to share a statement:

”Cinq Music believes in integrity and fairness,” the statement read. “We work across the board to foster creativity and ensure our artists are compensated equitably.”

The company refuted the Atlanta rapper’s claims, stating, “The other side is making a push for Cinq to accept a valuation which is clearly off-base,” and that it would “respond through the appropriate legal channels, and continue to seek an agreement fair to all parties.”

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by Kandiss Edwards

April 30, 2026

ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good Is Back On Duty In A New State

Ross moved across state lines while the investigation into the shooting remains stalled.

Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in January, has reportedly relocated and resumed work in a law enforcement role as the investigation into the shooting remains in limbo.

Ross moved across state lines while the investigation into the shooting remains stalled amid an intense political battle between Minnesota state officials and the federal government.

According to The Punch Up, Ross was reassigned following the Jan. 7 shooting. The officer was neither fired nor indicted for Good’s death. While he may no longer be on active duty in Minnesota, he remains an active ICE agent. This move, described by critics as “quietly shielding” the officer, is part of what local advocates call a “redistribution of accountability.”

Federal officials have pointed to a June 2025 incident in which Ross was seriously injured while attempting to arrest a fugitive, saying the experience may have influenced his response during the January shooting. During that previous encounter, Ross was allegedly dragged by a vehicle, leaving him with significant physical and psychological trauma.

 The Trump administration has suggested that he acted in response to a perceived threat. However, video evidence from the Jan. 7 shooting appears to show Ross moving toward the side of Good’s vehicle, which was steering away from him, before he fired three shots.

The reassignment coincides with federal authorities’ prohibition on Minnesota investigators from accessing the case’s primary evidence, the outlet reported. Good’s 2014 Honda Pilot remains in a federal facility, shrink-wrapped and inaccessible to state forensic teams. The relocation comes as federal authorities continue to block Minnesota investigators’ access to key evidence, including Good’s vehicle. Attorneys for the family argue this prevents independent forensic analysis, including bullet trajectory and blood pattern review.

The Department of Justice maintains that federal jurisdiction applies because Ross is a federal agent. Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, are challenging that position in court. Moriarty and Elilson allege that the FBI and DHS are blocking the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) from executing search warrants on the car.

State leaders say they are exploring legal options to obtain the evidence and determine Ross’s current status.

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