The hardest, most annoying part about going on vacation? Undeniably, the packing. Speaking for myself, at least. It’s not the logistics, or booking the lodging, or hell, even coughing up the coins for it all. It’s the strategy needed to assemble my freshest ‘fits, accessories, shoes, beauty products and more into a suitcase and personal […]
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20 Iconic ‘Real Housewives’ Moments That Live Rent-Free in Our Heads
It’s a big weekend for Real Housewives fans as Bravo gears up to celebrate two decades of the beloved franchise with the premiere of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th this Sunday, August 9. The nine-episode special will bring together The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Lisa Barlow, The Real Housewives of […]
Varnell Hill Is Back! 5 Things to Know About the Long-Awaited ‘Martin’ Spinoff
Nearly three decades after his unforgettable appearance on Martin, Tommy Davidson’s flashy talk-show host Varnell Hill is finally getting a show of his own. The character only appeared briefly on the classic sitcom, but his over-the-top confidence, slick style and instant rivalry with Martin Payne made him one of the show’s most memorable guest characters. […]
Jade Cargill on Her Viral WWE Hair Moment and Why Black Women’s Hair Needs No Explanation
Before the internet had the full story, it already had an opinion. Millions watched the moment Jade Cargill’s wig came off mid-match during a WWE broadcast, turning what could have been a fleeting wardrobe malfunction into the latest social media spectacle. But for Cargill, the viral clip wasn’t simply about wrestling. It exposed a much […]
Does Beyoncé’s ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Remix Signal a Tour with JAŸ-Z?
Just when you thought this summer was fresh out of surprises, we got gifted by Beyoncé yesterday morning. The “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix Pack is a four-song EP that not only features an acoustic version of the track; there’s more! We also received a “Donk Mix” version, which has a bit faster tempo than the […]
The State of US: Michigan Primaries, Protect College Sports Act and More
Congressional Black Caucus Condemns EEOC Rollback of Workforce Data Collection The Congressional Black Caucus condemned the Trump administration’s decision to end a decades-old requirement that employers report workforce demographic data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, calling the move a threat to civil rights enforcement that has for more than 60 years helped identify patterns […]
Inside the AI Fellowship Helping Filmmakers Bring Their Stories to Life
Artificial intelligence can build a city, design your attainable life goals and render a deepfake that’s way too convincing. But has it figured out a way to make us care? Luckily, that part still needs a storyteller. That’s the drive behind the MACRO and A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund’s launch of the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, which […]
U.S. Senate Selects Dr. Erica Schwartz As New CDC Director
After nearly a year of vacancy, the Senate has chosen Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as its 22nd director on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. This decision comes after Schwartz previously served as deputy surgeon general under the first iteration of the Trump administration, with many of her votes coming […]
Why You Should be Mindful of Chronic Stress as a Black Business Owner
Generationally, African American culture has held onto the mantra of going above and beyond in work, sometimes even at the expense of their own health. In the lives of business owners and independent entrepreneurs, this can sometimes show us as chronic stress. Chronic stress is a health concern that has a higher likelihood to impact […]
I Fell In Love in Zihuatanejo—Here Is Why You Need to Book Your Trip
It is my honest belief that romance should not be regulated to Valentine’s Day. The onus is on us to romanticize our lives as much as possible. A daily regimented practice of pouring into oneself through the provision of a good meal and a luxurious trip abroad to decompress from the incessant realities of life. […]









