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Getty Images for ESSENCE Tamar Braxton has always been one to use her voice for good — good music, that is! — and now she’s getting even louder with a new partnership alongside Gilead Sciences that will aim to promote HIV prevention like PrEP specifically to Black women. The big news was revealed this past weekend during Essence Festival 2025, where Tamar sat on the “Safe & Sexy” panel for […]

Source: Cultura Creative / Getty Let’s keep it a stack: it’s never been easier to keep tabs on people. Good, bad, and in between. You know what your cousin had for brunch in Atlanta (spoiler: it was lamb chops. It’s always lamb chops in Atlanta), what your old college roommate is listening to while sitting in traffic in Dallas, and what that weird guy from 7th grade thinks about UFOs […]

Source: Riska / Getty Welcome to the other side of 40, fellas. We made it. Not necessarily intact, not exactly thriving, but here we are. Still standing, still stubborn, still trying to figure out if our cholesterol numbers are good or just “good for now.” Middle-aged Black manhood is an oxymoronic state. One foot planted in the land of group chats, salt-and-pepper beards, and Spotify playlists curated for grilling meat. […]

Source: Inti St Clair / Getty As Mother’s Day approaches—or any time we pause to reflect on the role of mothers—it’s clear that the Bible holds a deep reverence for motherhood. From Eve, the first mother, to Mary, the mother of Jesus, the age-old scripture consistently honors women who nurture, lead, and sacrifice with unwavering strength. Far from being sidelined, mothers in the Bible are often central to God’s plans, […]

Yes, student debt is normal…but normal isn’t setting college students up for future success. This National College Financial Prep Week (Jan. 13-Jan.18th), we want to give you the information and resources you need to prevent college debt from spiraling. Why are we in a student loan crisis? Student loans are normal. But normal is not setting college graduates up for success. Instead, it has put us in a student loan […]

Source: Morsa Images / Getty Winter is fast approaching. When the days get shorter and the temperature falls below freezing most of us just want to stay in the house.  Who wants to be active during the colder months? It’s a struggle, but it’s important to find hobbies during the fall and winter seasons to keep you excited about life. Season changes can have serious effects on your mental health. […]

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 […]