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After months of anticipation, LoveErica.com is officially live! Erica Campbell has curated a digital community dedicated to intentionally curating timelines of love and positivity. This community will include not only include music to inspire an uplifting lifestyle, but will also include motivation and ministry from the Get Up Church’s first lady…and the best part? You […]
Kwanzaa teaches Black folks that they are allowed to build meaning deliberately, community can be centered, and identity does not have to be mediated through whiteness.
Gmail To Let Users Change Their Email Addresses Without Losing Data Or Old Emails Google is finally allowing Gmail users to change their email addresses without losing their data. This long-awaited feature addresses a common frustration for users who have been stuck with outdated or unprofessional email addresses created years ago. Previously, Gmail users who […]
Trump Declares Christmas Eve And December 26 As Federal Holidays For 2025 President Donald Trump has issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve (December 24) and December 26 as federal holidays for 2025. This decision means federal agencies will be closed, and employees will be excused from duty on these days, in addition to the […]
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]
Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What You Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.
Political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot at a Turning Point rally at Utah Valley University near Provo.
As the nation marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, we’re sharing never before seen photos that capture the storm’s devastation, resilience, and untold stories. From the aftermath to moments of extraordinary survival and strength, these images offer a powerful look back at one of the most defining disasters in American history. Thank you to the […]
Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.
You might be surprised to discover that some of the brands most closely associated with Black culture aren’t actually Black-owned.
During a press conference, a reporter asked Noem about ICE raids that seemingly target individuals “based on their skin color.”
The tech company Astronomer has been embroiled in a public relations crisis following a viral video from a Coldplay concert. CEO Andy Byron was captured on the stadium’s “kiss cam” embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Head of HR. The footage, which quickly spread across social media, showed the two executives reacting awkwardly when they realized […]