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When you think of 2016, many things come to mind, from Snapchat filters to the peak era of the beauty and natural hair spaces for Black women. So many memories hit the mind, and on the music side, it seemed like there was a shift in storytelling, and we started seeing the artists of our […]
Ciara Miller is about to cha cha her way into an entirely new era. In an Instagram post on April 23, the Summer House star shared a page from her daily journal, featuring checkboxes for prioritizing herself and taking risks, with her hand strategically placed over the last box. View this post on Instagram A […]
The NBA’s regular-season awards do more than hand out trophies. They help define the season, spotlight the players who shaped it and, in some cases, mark the beginning of a new era. With more honors scheduled to be announced throughout the week, this running tracker will be updated as each winner is revealed. Sixth Man […]
After years of using traditional fish-smoking systems that were hazardous to physical health and environmentally depleting, Gen Zers in Manoka and Douala, Cameroon, sought change. The partnership between the African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests (REACOF) and the Women Organizing for Change In Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) helped to drive a […]
The rain had been teasing us all night. Not enough to interrupt the World Baseball Classic (WBC) game hosted at San Juan’s Hiram Bithron Stadium, but just enough to make itself known. As the crowd settles into their seats, they treat the weather the same way they treat the tension of the game — as […]
Black professionals and specifically women are more susceptible to higher levels of stress due to systemic racism, workplace politics, and various life factors, leading them to experience detrimental effects mentally and physically, leading to “weathering” accelerated physiological aging and cumulative health deterioration, as well as higher rates of hypertension, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and more. However, […]
“I’ll kill you, my kids and myself.” A sinister threat 31-year-old Army veteran Shamar Elkins said to his then fiancé Shaneiqua Pugh in Shreveport, La. On April 19, Elkins fatally shot eight children ages three to 11 in what authorities identified as a domestic incident; seven were his own. Elkins also shot two adult women, […]
Jermaine Jackson and his partner, Maday Velazquez, were front and center at Lionsgate’s Michael premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on April 20. The proud parents were there to support his son Jafaar Jackson, who stars in the titular role of his uncle, Michael Jackson. Jackson and Velazquez, who is 40 years his […]
Shopping for pre-owned luxury handbags represents a sustainable choice that aligns with environmentally friendly practices and promotes a more ethical fashion industry. This shopping approach helps extend the lifecycle of high-quality products, ensuring that the considerable resources and labor invested in their creation are utilized for the longest possible time. Here’s how choosing second-hand contributes […]
The NBA’s regular-season awards do more than hand out trophies. They help define the season, spotlight the players who shaped it and, in some cases, mark the beginning of a new era. With more honors scheduled to be announced throughout the week, this running tracker will be updated as each winner is revealed. Clutch Player […]