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Kimberly Wilson
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I Worked Out At These Black-Owned Fitness Studios—And Here’s Why You Should, Too
Finding a gym where you actually feel like you belong isn’t always easy. But when you walk into a Black-owned space where the energy feels…
Black Wealth Watch: Cardi B Launches Hair Brand, Uncle Nearest Legal Battle Continues, And Gap Partners With Harlem’s Fashion Row
Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week. The wins, the setbacks, the…
The 7 Money Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Moving In Together
Love may be the reason you move in together. But money will determine how peaceful it feels once you do, or, real talk, how long…
ESScent Of The Week: By/Rosie Jane’s MATILDA Is The Bright, Fruity Antidote To Vanilla Fatigue
I’m going to be honest with you: I didn’t think I needed another passion fruit perfume in my life. But then I got to sit…
Would You Date Someone With Bad Credit? Black Women Get Honest About Their Financial Dealbreakers
Black women know how to love. And we love to love. But as we tread the violent swings of an economic pendulum that casts us…
Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women
The U.S. job market is in an indisputable crisis. Not only were layoffs and job cuts concerningly high in 2025, but Black unemployment rose throughout…
Meet The Founder Of Embody Pilates, West Hollywood’s Black-Owned Studio Built On Community
Quitting your job to pursue a Pilates certification full-time takes guts. Doing it in early 2020, though? That takes either incredible faith or terrible timing….
What Does Being Single Really Cost Black Women—And Is It Worth It?
It has long been understood that being single is more expensive, but that narrative is shifting. It’s not that it’s getting any cheaper to live…
Why ‘Joy-Based Budgeting’ Is Becoming The New Way People Manage Money In 2026
In the face of a mostly stagnant economy and one of the worst job markets in recent decades, people are making smaller purchases that still…
Meet The Black General Manager Behind One Of NYC’s Coolest Boutique Hotels
True New Yorkers know… cool can’t be manufactured (as much as people try). So when you’re running one of New York City’s standout boutique hotels,…