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New Year’s Eve has never been about playing it safe. It’s the one night on the calendar where dressing up isn’t optional, it’s expected. Whether the plan is a black-tie party, an intimate dinner with friends, a last-minute house hop, or a dance floor that doesn’t empty until well after midnight, the dress is doing […]
Many celebrity couples announced their engagements in 2025, including the latest, listed below. We’re looking back at some of our favorite about-to-be-wed announcements from the past 12 months, which just goes to show that Black love reigns always. Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug Mariah The Scientist and Young Thug attend Young Thug & Friends: […]
In honor of its upcoming 30th year, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) — the platform connecting filmmakers with industry, exposure and careers — expanded beyond its home base of Miami Beach, Florida, with its Pop Up series, officially kicking off in New York City this past October, with stops in Atlanta and Dallas, and […]
What You Need To Know: This week, Maryland lawmakers overrode the governor to push forward a slavery reparations study, reopening a national debate over how the U.S. confronts its past. The Congressional Black Caucus renewed its call to pass the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, keeping police reform squarely on the agenda. And new data […]
Money holds a lot of weight that affects all our lives, and sometimes it can carry a traumatic weight, whether from childhood or unexpectedly in adulthood. Many of us have emotional baggage around money, and these wounds can show up as anxiety, stress, and feelings of inadequacy, often stemming from past financial mistakes or societal […]
Stocking stuffers are where taste really shows. Anyone can go big, but it takes intention to get small gifts right. The best ones feel thoughtful, useful and a little indulgent, the kind of items that slide into everyday life without feeling like filler. This year’s lineup proves that stocking stuffers can still carry personality, culture […]
A new community grocery store opened in Flint, Michigan, in November, addressing a years-long food desert in that part of the city. The North Flint Food Market is finally open, after a decade-long journey to get its doors open. Moving forward, residents will no longer have to go out of their way to get groceries, […]
As tragic details of Rob Reiner’s death unfold, celebrities and leaders from our community are remembering the actor, director and activist’s talent, kind heart and devotion to his family. Best known for directing classic films like A Few Good Men, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, and for appearing on […]
As eventful as last season was for the WNBA, it may ultimately serve as a prelude to an even more consequential offseason. The league and its players have agreed to extended negotiations into January to avoid a work stoppage on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This process will shape not just salaries but also […]
As Black Hollywood’s finest gathered at the Fairmount Century Plaza in Los Angeles for the Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and TV, one thing rang clear: the 2026 upcoming award season is about to be a master class in the power of elevated Black storytelling. Two-time host Jay Pharoah set the […]