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 […]
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The Black Wellness Edit: How Professionals Are Managing Burnout And Building Balance
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, […]
Call It What It Is: Black Femicide
“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 Wife Stun on the ‘Michael’ Carpet — Here’s the Rest of His Family
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 Pre-Owned Luxury Handbags is Good For The Earth and Your Pockets
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 […]
NBA Awards:Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead first winners
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 […]
Women Share How Work-From-Home Culture Shaped Their Career
When we hear “remote work,” we instantly think of the pandemic, a time when Zoom was booming and a digital shift empowered many to build the careers they wanted from their phones and laptops. Recently, co-founder of SKIMS and Good American, Emma Grede, was caught in the latest internet discourse after her comments on work-from-home […]
NBA Awards Tracker: Victor Wembanyama becomes first unanimous DPOY winner
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. Defensive Player […]
Your Hairstyle Might Be Determining Your Dating Pool
Hair has always been a major way I, like many people, choose to express myself. However, it wasn’t until I became an actively dating adult that I realized my hair was unintentionally sending signals and attracting different people depending on how I wore it. Bolder colors seemed to attract players, braids and curly styles drew […]
The Basics Every Man Needs in His Spring Wardrobe
There’s a certain kind of man who thinks “basics” means buying a pack of white crewneck t-shirts. This is not for him. This is for the man who understands that the right essentials can encourage you to step your game up in many ways. Spring style isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about refining what you […]









