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She Went From Soldier At War To A Successful Spa Owner—Meet Keri Daniel

Most of us haphazardly learned about the recent United States invasion of Iran on our phones. We collectively sighed, perhaps shared the news with a…

Brandy And Monica: Why The Reigns Of These R&B Queens Still Resonate Decades Later

Nearly three decades after the release of their smash hit song, The Boy is Mine was released, Brandy and Monica are still in demand. Last…

Op-Ed: How Olandria Carthen, Ryan Destiny, Lovie Simone And Other Young Women Celebs Are Redefining Beauty Standards

“She’s pretty for a dark-skinned girl.” These seven words strung together carry an indescribable weight. So heavy that multiple generations have not just carried them…

Why A White Jogger’s Howard University Video Sparked Outrage

H-U! You know!Howard University, often referred to as The Real H-U (We don’t want any smoke, Hampton.), has become the topic of a heated debate…

9 Historic Black Wall Streets You Should Know Besides Tulsa

Greenwood, the legendary business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma has rightfully so become a household name. From the Gurley Hotel to Union Grocery Store, the self-sufficient…

6 Magical Ways To Experience The Soulful Side Of Disney World

Black History is worthy of celebration all year and throughout every walk of our lives. This includes playful recreation time. Our collective joy is revolutionary….

Caribbean Carnivals Around The World: A Year-Round Celebration Of Black Legacy, Resistance And Joy

Carnival season has officially begun! Carnival pulses through the Caribbean like a heartbeat—rooted in resistance, bursting with artistry, alive with collective joy. Trinidad’s Carnival, often…

A Love Letter: 7 Ways I Celebrate Black History with My Son All Year

Dear Langston, This year, Mommy decided to write you a letter ahead of Valentine’s Day. Black History has long been embraced by your parents beyond…