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Meet the Man Behind Lucia: The Luxury LA Caribbean Restaurant Celebs Flock to When They Want to Be Fed

Walking into Lucia, one of the first things you notice is the bar’s curved architecture, backlit and bottle-lined, humming with a low-key energy that signals you’ve arrived somewhere special. Then you see the banquet seating, similar in shape, beckoning bodies to get comfortable and enjoy the experience. Lucia Bar. Image: Brandon Barré Taking a deeper […]

The State of US: Henrietta Lacks Settlement, Iran Conflict Escalates, and Gas Prices Surge

What you need to know: This week, the family of Henrietta Lacks reached another landmark settlement over the use of her groundbreaking HeLa cells, bringing renewed attention to a story that reshaped medical ethics. Tensions in the Middle East escalated after a U.S. backed operation targeted Iran’s leadership, sending global energy markets into turmoil and […]

Etsy is Bridging the Gap for Black Artists

When it comes to shopping on Etsy, it’s more than just buying trinkets and knick-knacks; it’s truly a personal connection with those who express themselves creatively. For artist Loveis Wise, feedback from their community inspired them to start their Etsy shop. “I started receiving requests to make prints of my work, and it naturally snowballed […]