Stocking stuffers are where taste really shows. Anyone can go big, but it takes intention to get small gifts right. The best ones feel thoughtful, useful and a little indulgent, the kind of items that slide into everyday life without feeling like filler. This year’s lineup proves that stocking stuffers can still carry personality, culture […]
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Get to Know the Community-Owned Grocery Store Bringing Hope for the Holidays
A new community grocery store opened in Flint, Michigan, in November, addressing a years-long food desert in that part of the city. The North Flint Food Market is finally open, after a decade-long journey to get its doors open. Moving forward, residents will no longer have to go out of their way to get groceries, […]
Stars and Leaders Remember Rob Reiner
As tragic details of Rob Reiner’s death unfold, celebrities and leaders from our community are remembering the actor, director and activist’s talent, kind heart and devotion to his family. Best known for directing classic films like A Few Good Men, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, and for appearing on […]
The WNBA is Growing Fast. But are Players Benefiting From that Success?
As eventful as last season was for the WNBA, it may ultimately serve as a prelude to an even more consequential offseason. The league and its players have agreed to extended negotiations into January to avoid a work stoppage on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This process will shape not just salaries but also […]
From Spike Lee to Ryan Coogler, Black Storytelling Is Owning This Awards Season
As Black Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles for the Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and TV, one thing rang clear: the 2026 upcoming award season is about to be a master class in the power of elevated Black storytelling. Two-time host Jay Pharoah set the […]
Glassdoor Reveals ‘Fatigue’ is the Word of the Year
As we close 2025, one of the conversations we’re seeing more of is transparency surrounding how we work. Whether remote or in-office, we’re all feeling the effects. This brings in the irony as Glassdoor revealed “fatigue” as the word of the year. The term “fatigue” saw a 41% spike in mentions across Glassdoor Community, capturing […]
I Thought Diamonds Came From Showrooms: Inside De Beers’ Namibia Off-Shore Operations
When De Beers invited me to Namibia to see how its diamonds are sourced, I assumed I knew what I was signing up for. I imagined dusty land mines, heavy machinery, maybe a safety vest and hard hat moment for the photo archive somewhere between Snow White and a National Geographic spread. What I did […]
Gone Too Soon: Celebrities We’ve Lost in 2025
All year long, we’ve been met with both celebration and grief as we’ve said goodbye to some of our favorite artists, innovators and cultural changemakers. Although their time with us was brief, we do not take the impact they have had and the difference they will make for generations to come for granted. Each person […]
Why Tramell Tillman Is Our Man of the Hour
Tramell Tillman was counting his blessings right before the Thanksgiving holiday, sharing in an Instagram post on November 21: “What a year…” And that momentum will continue into 2026, with more awards, nominations, and accolades than his on-screen Seth Milchick ego could have ever dreamed of receiving in his Confidential Employee Assessment File. View this […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Teen Social Media Addiction
Teenagers face a lot of temptations in the world, and as parents, it’s our job to be vigilant of the potential dangers that lurk. One of those potential dangers is substance abuse, but according to new data, the landscape of addiction is changing, with the new addiction crisis shifting toward tech. You read that correctly. […]









