The perfect gift for the globe-trotter in your life doesn’t always have to break the bank. In fact, there are plenty of meaningful options available across a range of price points. While the National Retail Federation reports that Americans plan to spend an average of $890.49 on holiday gifts and items, we value budgeting over […]
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Unlock Your Inner Confidence: A Personal Journey to Radiant Hair
In a world where confidence is a requirement for survival, finding the right tools to express your true self is essential. As the climate and political landscapes shift, so does our approach to self-care and personal expression. For many, especially Black women, hair is more than just a style—it’s a statement, a cherished adornment that […]
Top Celebrity Engagements of 2025
Have you been keeping count all year? So many celebrity couples announced their engagements in 2025. We’re looking back at some of our favorite about-to-be-wed announcements from the past 12 months, which just goes to show that Black love reigns always. Jessica White and Nathan Wong Image: courtesy of Jessica White. Jessica White came exclusively to […]
With Foot Locker Closing Stores, Are We Watching the Last Mall Generation Disappear?
Foot Locker’s latest wave of store closures feels less like a business update and more like an obituary for mall culture. Every few months, another retailer pulls the plug, and the dominoes keep falling: Express shuttered a hundred stores; Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy — again — and closed its doors for good. Brands that […]
72 Hours in Saint Martin: A Micro-Travel Escape for the Soul
There are places that hold you, spirit, body, soul and creativity. For me, that place is Saint Martin. This tiny island is uniquely split between Dutch and French rule, yet it moves as one seamless, sun-kissed paradise. I’m partial to the French side, where the food, the charm, and the coastal beauty speak to me, […]
Black Yacht Weekend Launches New Foundation
Black Yacht Weekend is setting sail into a new and exciting chapter with the launch of its philanthropic venture, focused on community and wellness. “We heard you, and we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to build something bigger in 2026,” the statement reads. “We’re proud to unveil the philanthropic arm of Black Yacht Weekend. […]
The Know Now: Nia DoCosta’s ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Trailer Drops
Director Nia DaCoasta, fresh from receiving accolades from The Gotham Awards for her 1950s-updated, Black-woman coded version of Hedda, has dropped another film trailer. She’s directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the second film in the 28 Years Later trilogy, which will be released in January 2026. The film stars Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, an […]
The State of US: Guard Troops Deploy to New Orleans, AT&T Ditches DEI, and Costco Takes the Trump Administration to Court
What You Need To Know: This week, the government flexed, corporations flinched, and one senator finally said, “I do.” National Guard troops are headed to New Orleans in yet another domestic deployment, while AT&T pulled the plug on all DEI programs—proof that corporate courage may be in shorter supply than broadband. Costco, meanwhile, is taking […]
The Best Fashion and Beauty Gifts for the Friend Who Keeps the Girls Styled and Polished
What’s harder than shopping for the person who has everything? Shopping for the person who knows just what to get everyone else. The beauty baddies and fashion enthusiasts who have a seemingly never-ending list in their notes app of all the best niche brands, GOATed beauty products, and they also track sales in their Google […]
The Black Wellness Edit: The Voice of The Next Generation of Caregivers
With 60% of Gen Z and Millennials reported as first-time caregivers in 2021, this number has not only grown but also fostered new conversations about what the next generation of caregivers looks like. In recent years, the face of caregiving has shifted from older adults to Gen Z and Millennials. Beyond societal factors and cultural shifts, […]









