When the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone was first announced, author Tomi Adeyemi was thrilled at the prospect of bringing it to the screen. The first book in her Legacy of Orïsha series, Children of Blood and Bone puts dark-skinned Black girls at the center of the magic, drawing on Yoruba mythology […]
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What to Wear to CultureCon: From the Corporate Creative to the Streetwear Lover
Fall in New York is always an invigorating time. From the awe-inspiring foliage to the first wear of your favorite leather trench, autumn in the city is unmatched. And for the thousands of creatives traveling to New York, there’s one event that makes the season especially gratifying: CultureCon. Birthed by Imani Ellis in 2017, CultureCon […]
I Went to Paris for Pride. I Came Home Thinking Bigger About Black Queer Life
When the Paris tourism office, “Paris je t’aime,” first invited me to celebrate Global Black Pride 2026, I didn’t know what to expect. As a California native, I am a seasoned veteran of celebrating the American queer community back home, having experienced San Francisco Pride and West Hollywood Pride on several occasions over the years. […]
How Dance Became More Than Creative Expression For Amari ‘Monster’ Marshall
‘All American’ Series Finale Reminded Us Why We Need More Coming-Of-Age Stories
All American called its final play as the hit CW show concluded with its series finale on September 28. It was a heartwarming farewell; audiences were reunited with beloved Spencer James, played by Daniel Ezra — who directed the series finale — one last time as he became the man he always aspired to be […]
‘A Different World’ Was a Ratings Hit in 1987. In 2026, it’s Happening Again
In the past, there was a defining presence on television. It happened around the late 1980s through the nineties, and A Different World was one of the top shows on the list. Nearly four decades later, the series return has proven that audiences never stopped wanting it. A Different World arrived on NBC in 1987 […]
Is Iced Coffee An Appropriate Interview Accessory?
Apparently, having an iced coffee accompany you to a job interview is perceived as unprofessional. I can’t believe that the internet’s discourse has stooped to the level of using iced beverages as a means of measuring a person’s seriousness about wanting a position, but here we are. Whether you walk into an interview with an […]
The Importance of Midterm Elections Beyond Election Day
49% of Americans answered “yes” when posed the question of if they expect the upcoming midterm election cycle to be fair and free in a survey conducted at the beginning of September 2026 by UC San Diego’s School of Social Sciences. This data reveals that less than half of Americans have a level of uncertainty […]
How to Financially Prepare for a Career Change
As the job market continues to shift, many are considering a career pivot or starting fresh in a new industry. While daunting in nature, the reality is that layoffs are continuing to happen, and the job security that once existed doesn’t seem to be rearing its head again anytime soon. The challenge that often arises […]
Op-ed: We’re Adept to Missing The Actual Point with Nikole Hannah-Jones
We have an unnatural allegiance to dogpiling onto Black women. Watching the discourse surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones over the past several days has cemented that observation. The general consensus of opinions regarding Hannah-Jones’ essay In Fighting For Every Child, Did I Betray My Own? landed in a pile of negative responses that not only missed the […]









