Today: July 1, 2025
Twenty-five years after Girlfriends debuted and helped redefine what Black sisterhood looked like on screen, Tracee Ellis Ross has brought the beloved cast back together—not for a reboot, but for a brand commercial. Yes, a commercial. While we can’t ignore the power…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival. That vision finally touches down on Sunday, July 20, when AfroPicnic transforms Arlington Beer Garden into a five-hour immersion in…
By Geneva Greene and Cameron Poles Drums sounded throughout the Go-Go Museum in Washington, DC as bands Colombia Negra and Black Alley conversed in a rhythmic, diaspora dialogue through Colombian and Go-Go music. The cultural exchange, held in celebration of Afro-Colombian Week…
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This startling statistic from the U.S. State Department highlights a glaring inequity in global education—one that leaves countless Black youth without the opportunity to connect with the…
By Geneva Greene and Mariana do Berimbau Memories of music traveled with my ancestors across the rugged seas from Africa to Brazil. The sound and instrument designs imprinted in their minds with images of freedom and family. I imagine that the memories…
When your Social Security Number (SSN) is compromised or leaked, an identity thief with access to it and other personal information can open new credit accounts, like credit cards or car loans, in your name; claim your tax refunds; create a fake…
If you’re on a journey to lower your blood sugar, there’s no need for esoteric diet plans. We’ve curated a list of ordinary foods, likely already in your kitchen or home garden, that can help reduce your blood sugar. Oat Meal Whole…
In celebration of US triumphs in the ongoing Olympics and to help you capture the spirit of Paris, here are some classic French dishes you can prepare at home. These detailed recipes will make you feel like you’re dining in the Olympic…
Our editors independently select every product. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. It’s summertime, and you may start wondering what’s our deal with heat since our last article on a good steak But today is about making you…
In an era where digital photography reigns supreme, there’s something magical about rediscovering old film negatives tucked away in dusty attics or forgotten shoeboxes. But what if you could breathe new life into these faded memories using nothing more than the device…
