The U.S. Senate has passed what is being described as one of the most significant affordable housing bills in decades, aiming to tackle the growing gap between housing supply and demand. The legislation introduces stricter rules for private equity firms purchasing single-family homes and establishes grant programs to support the development of affordable housing. For years, the lack of affordable housing has been a major barrier to wealth-building for many Americans. Since the 2008 financial crisis, home construction has struggled to keep pace with rising demand, worsening the affordability crisis. In response, lawmakers introduced a bipartisan effort to boost housing …

Kelly Washington was at work when a phone call changed everything: she had stage 2 breast cancer. “I was floored,” she recalled. “I basically had to lean against the counter. You never really expect to hear the word cancer about yourself.” In the days that followed, life accelerated. Appointments, biopsies, and chemotherapy treatments filled her schedule, while fatigue forced her to slow down. Simple routines once taken for granted—late nights, long workdays, uninterrupted schedules—became distant memories. Amid the fear, Washington found support. Her husband drove her to treatments, her eldest son helped care for her youngest child, and friends and …

Farrah Gray Media provided full coverage of the 20th Annual Women of Power Summit as BlackEnterprise.com brought together a powerful group of Black women executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in Las Vegas. Now in its 20th year, the summit continues to stand as one of the most influential gatherings focused on advancing Black women in leadership, business, and wealth creation. Over several days, the event delivered high level conversations centered on economic empowerment, leadership growth, and breaking barriers across both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces. From C suite executives to rising founders, attendees shared real world strategies that are shaping the …

Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of the iconic Showtime At The Apollo, has passed away at the age of 74. According to her representative, Shepard suffered a sudden heart attack in Los Angeles on Monday, March 16. Born Chiquita Renee Shepard in Tyler, Texas, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in the performing arts. Both of her parents were competitive dancers, and her older sister, Von Gretchen Shepard, was crowned Miss Black America in 1974. An accomplished student, Shepard earned a degree from Howard University, following in her sister’s footsteps. While at Howard, she joined the Delta Sigma …