There’s another concert slated for summer 2024. Missy Elliott is going on tour as a headliner! The rapper, singer, and songwriter has been making sparse appearances at indie clubs and festivals,…
It’s Giving Luxury: 5 Black-Owned Bag Brands Worth Adding to Your Closet
You can never have too many bags, especially considering the fact that different occasions require different accessories. A messenger bag is the perfect size to hold your work essentials, but it is to…
Stay or Leave: Breaking Down Infidelity in Relationships
Relationships are hard work! But they become even more complicated once there’s a loss of trust. And there’s no bigger loss of trust than a betrayal like infidelity. For many, cheating is a dealbreake…
Artistic Journey: How Songwriter Muni Long Put Her Pen Down and Became a Full-Time Artist
For many R&B fans, “Time Machine” or “Hrs & Hrs” isn’t the first time you’ve heard of Muni Long. In fact, you’ve been listening to her for years but d…
A Charitable Queen: Alicia Keys Is Helping a NYC Performing Arts School Stay Open
New York City has been going through some budget cuts. In 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that all libraries would be closed on Sunday due to budget cuts, per Time Out. These budget cut…
Go Off! The Reactions to Hulu’s “Black Twitter” Documentary Are on Point
It was only a matter of time before a documentary was made about Black Twitter. After all, it sparks interest when you have a digital community that’s relevant to mainstream internet culture. The inte…
Stress-Free Tips: 6 Strategies for Keeping Calm in the Office
Unfortunately, work won’t always be rainbows and sunshine. Even if you love your manager or what you do, you will experience some bad days. It might be because of a challenging co-worker or countless …
Welcome to the Future: Meet the Black Women Taking Over Country Music
Look, we love Beyoncé Knowles-Carter — she’s Queen B. However, she is not the face of Black country music. After the release of her two singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,…
Timeless Artistry: These 5 Erykah Badu Songs Are a Testament to Her Versatility
The “Queen of Neo-Soul,” Erykah Badu, is a force to be reckoned with. She entered the music industry in the late ’90s and took off running. Her 1997 debut album, “Baduizm,̶…
Shopping Made Easy! Black-Owned Haircare App Myavana Uses AI to Create Personal Healthy Hair Guides
Silicon Valley *finally* made something for Black folks, and that’s the haircare app Myavana. Founded by four Black female tech entrepreneurs in 2013, Myavana is a digital subscription that uses…
OMG! Usher Strips Down to His Skivvies In a New SKIMS Men’s Campaign
The King of R&B, aka Usher, is adding a new gig to his ever-growing resume. Ahead of his 2024 Super Bowl Half-Time performance, the Atlanta native dropped an NSFW video of his new c…
Hey TV Execs! Please Bring Back These Canceled-Too-Soon Black TV Shows
When we say there’s nothing to watch, what we mean is that there are no Black shows to watch. Why? Because networks keep canceling them. In January 2024, X (formerly Twitter) users went into a frenzy …