5 Things You May Not Know About Chris Spencer, 2026 Host Of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit For Men

10/11/26 5:46 PM

Here are five things you may not know about this year's XCEL Summit host.

50 Million Views, a $15,000 Bird, and 2 Dueling Stories: Inside Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn Toy Shop Feud

10/13/26 11:46 AM

Why a branding strategist says Kelly Clarkson and the Art of Play both got the marketing playbook completely wrong.

7 Black Social Media Influencers Who Advocate For Breast Cancer Awareness

10/12/26 4:30 PM

Black influencers and advocates are working to destigmatize survivorship, promote earlier detection, and fund communities in need.

78 Percent of Managers Are Using AI for Employee Feedback. Here’s What They Risk Losing

10/13/26 9:32 AM

New research reveals a surprising disconnect between managers and employees—and why the human side of leadership matters more than ever.

A Cybersecurity Expert Said He Could Beat Ransomware. Prosecutors Say He Paid Hackers Over $8 Million

10/13/26 12:54 PM

In one scheme, prosecutors claim an alleged $8,200 ransom payment became a roughly $150,000 bill to the victim.

A McKinsey Partner Dismissed the Glass Cliff. Then the Firm Took Away His Leadership Role

10/13/26 1:56 PM

Chris Bradley remains a senior partner at McKinsey after losing his think-tank leadership role over LinkedIn comments questioning a documented barrier facing women executives.

A Miami Entrepreneur Built an Office Like a Vegas Resort. He Says Employees Don’t Want to Leave

10/13/26 3:17 PM

At Class X, Robert Rivani is betting that amenities designed to save workers time can make businesses more productive.

After a $1.95 Billion Sale, Allison Ellsworth Is Launching Jetty. It Won’t Compete With Poppi

10/13/26 3:42 PM

The Poppi co-founder is using social media to build an audience ahead of launch day. The strategy seems to be working.

An OpenAI Safety Insider Thought the Doomsday Warnings Were ‘Nuts’. Then He Saw How the Company Worked

10/13/26 1:20 PM

After quitting OpenAI, a former safety leader issued a stark warning about the AI industry’s rush, citing a dangerous mix of money, fear, and human psychology.

Apple Just Released a New Command Center for Your Home. Should You Buy It?

10/13/26 11:45 AM

Apple has officially unveiled the new HomeView smart-home controller. If you’re thinking of getting one, consider these questions first.