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Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty In October 2023 Chipotle Mexican Grill raised the menu prices before the the chain increased its prices in June of 2021 and in August of 2022.  Fast forward to December of 2024 and now we are learning that the popular fast-food chain is planning to increase their prices once again, this time by approximately 2%. But why?  In the past there have been various […]

The holiday season is a time for family, community, and celebration, but for Black families, the traditions that have been passed down through generations are particularly meaningful. These customs connect us to our rich cultural heritage and remind us of the resilience and joy that have defined the Black experience.  Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture, takes place from December 26 to January 1, is one example. The annual […]

Source: Lyndon Stratford / Getty Enterprising organizations and highly motivated individuals use the fourth quarter to get a head start on the new year ahead. This is particularly true of side hustles, where strategic planning can lead to lucrative opportunities. With many people looking for ways to supplement their income or explore new passions, a new year offers a perfect chance to get ahead of your finances. Here are 15 […]

Source: ttsz / Getty   While every organ in your body plays a vital role in working in tandem to keep the blood flowing, many consider the heart to be the epicenter of all human life — that notion is emphasized even greater for those who battle cardiovascular disease. Bringing you a special conversation sponsored by the American Heart Association, Sybil Wilkes played host in a recent sit-down that paired […]

Source: invincible_bulldog / Getty Whether you’re slowly winding down your summer, counting down the days until fall, looking forward to getting toasty this winter or plotting on your plans for spring, one shared joy regardless of the season is a luxury hotel stay. Long gone are the days though where it saves to stay longer; now you can simply kick it for the day. The art of daycationing — a […]

Source: Kevin Carter / Getty Travel can be expensive but when you can get a deal or something for free like a flight, you better hop on it and do it quickly.  Southwest Airlines has brought back for a very limited time their extremely popular companion pass program.  This program lets one person fly for free after you purchase a qualifying ticket, so basically a 2 for 1. STAY INFORMED! […]

Source: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty The human heart plays such an important part in literally all of our lives, whether we’re using it as the ultimate symbol of love to show the ones we care about just how much they mean — shoutout to everyone celebrating Valentine’s Day next week! — or in the more literal sense to, well, circulate the blood in our bodies in order to survive. That’s […]

Source: Ollie Millington / Getty Anyone who makes it their mission to travel this beautiful world that we live in will tell you that one of the greatest experiences will be the countless food options you can come across. However, don’t think you have to try anything exotic in order to savor the flavor of any given region; even the fast food is different while jet-setting! We found that out […]