As Caribbean Heritage Month unfolds across New York City, Jamaican-born designer Edvin Thompson is inviting fashion lovers into the world he has spent the last decade building. Through June 24, THEOPHILIO’s first-ever New York City pop-up at Gotham Chelsea offers a rare look inside the brand’s evolution, showcasing pieces from its Spring/Summer 2026 collection RIDDIM […]
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Juneteenth: Explaining the Unsung Holiday (Menu and Playlist Included)
“Juneteenth” is a portmanteau of June and nineteen and a parlance of Black American structure. The moniker hails the date June 19, 1865—the day that enslaved Black people in Texas got the news that slavery was abolished. Here’s the rub: Enslaved men and women in America were legally freed on the enactment of the Emancipation […]
Obama Presidential Center’s Star-Studded Guest Roster — See Who Attended
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens on June 19 — the fifth anniversary of the national observation of Juneteenth. But June 18 marked the grand opening of the vibrant 19.3-acre campus located in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park. A star-studded guest roster touched down to be part of the opening, hosted by the couple themselves. Former […]
This Utah Retreat Helped Me Find Beauty in the Desert
How to Prioritize Brain Health to Combat Alzheimer’s This Awareness Month
What starts as brain fog on a stressful day at work can quickly turn into a more serious health concern if not closely monitored or taken care of. With 21.3% of African Americans over the age of 70 living with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, as reported by the Alzheimer’s Association, it’s […]
18 Black-Owned Brands To Wear on Juneteenth
Juneteenth isn’t just a date; it’s a declaration. Of freedom, of resilience, of joy. It’s the day the ancestors really got the memo, and we’ve been finding our own ways to celebrate ever since. From backyard BBQs to front porch two-steps, this isn’t just about what was taken, it’s about what we reclaimed. And nothing […]
Lil Nas X’s Bipolar Diagnosis Explained
NFL’s Zaire Franklin On How Honoring His Mother’s Legacy Has Made Him a Better Father
Zaire Franklin has gained a reputation for his relentless pursuit and determination on the gridiron. The All-Pro linebacker is a dominant defensive anchor who has consistently ranked among the top NFL tacklers. But off the field, the most profound work for Franklin, a 2025 EBONY Power 100 Leaders in Sports awardee, is fueled by an […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Rewrote His Story and Delivered the Title New York Needed
When Karl-Anthony Towns got traded to New York, people had opinions. They always do with the Knicks. Matter of fact, they also always do it when it comes to anything related to KAT. He’s been called soft, overrated, etc., etc. But Towns quieted the noise and came in with his own read on the situation. […]
These Summer Programs Bring History and Culture to Life for Our Children
Remember the days of heading off to summer camp? The excitement of getting dropped off, scoring a camp T-shirt and spending the day with other kids just as excited to be out of school as you were. While summer camps have long been associated with fun and recreation, many offer something even more meaningful: opportunities […]









