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On January 1st, five new states were added to the list of restricted states, where residents can no longer purchase specific items under federal food assistance. Foods deemed as “unhealthy,” such as candy, soda, and other foods, can no longer be purchased at local retailers by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. Local residents, along […]
Salvador de Bahia is a city in northeastern Brazil that is brimming with art, culture, and culinary offerings. It boasts 17th-century architecture, is fringed by powdery beaches, palm trees, and turquoise waters, and is laden with street parties and festivals throughout the year. Founded as the first capital of Brazil, Salvador is known as the heartbeat of Black […]
This year, Hollywood is offering a slate of films that serve up nostalgia, Black joy and psychological thrills, all with a twist that speaks to us. Acclaimed creatives like Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) both return to the big screen with releases this spring. Romantic comedies and personal dramas […]
Claudette Colvin , at 15 years of age, was the first person arrested for refusing to surrender her seat in Montgomery, Alabama. She died on Jan. 13, 2026. She was 86. Born Sept. 5, 1939, Colvin grew up in what biographer Phillip Hoose called “three unpaved streets lined with red shotgun shacks and outdoor toilets.” Colvin was raised by her great‑aunt Mary Jane […]
Teyana Taylor took the stage at the Golden Globes to accept the Best Supporting Actress award for her standout performance in One Battle After Another and made a bold statement: “To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, our softness is not a liability; our voices matter and our dreams deserve space,” she declared. […]
New federal guidelines are expanding options for cervical cancer screenings. People with uteruses usually have to undergo pap smears in a medical provider’s office. Pap smears screen for HPV, which causes cervical cancer, and anyone who has ever had a Pap smear knows how invasive and uncomfortable they can be. It’s not something to look […]
There’s a stillness to Coco Gauff that reads before the serve, before the swing, before the win. It’s the kind of quiet confidence you can’t manufacture and definitely can’t rush. On court, she’s all precision and power. Off it, she’s building a language around beauty, femininity, and self-definition that feels just as disciplined, just as […]
Wunmi Mosaku hates maternity clothing. Yes, she looked like sunshine at the 83rd Golden Globes, her second pregnancy fully on display in a yellow-hued dress by Matthew Reisman. Even so, the Sinners actress couldn’t help but lament about the state of most maternity pieces. “They’re disgusting, they’re ugly, they’re gross,” she cried on the red carpet […]
In 2025, fatigue was the official word of the year regarding job hunting and has become a pressing concern for many workers, leading them to seek innovative ways to regain control over their careers. With the new year in full effect, it’s time to tackle how job seekers can avoid job fatigue. Traditional approaches to […]
Wellness has officially entered its intentional era, and Megan Thee Stallion is meeting it with clarity, confidence, and a mango-flavored moment that actually makes sense. Her new collaboration with Dunkin’ feels less like a traditional brand deal and more like a reflection of how she fuels herself while moving at full speed. For Megan, the […]