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In the movement for health equity, few voices are as powerful as those who have lived the journey firsthand. Sharonda Sikes, V.P. of Operations for the Sickle Cell Community Consortium, understands this better than anyone. As the organization prepares for Warrior Con ’26, July 22–26, 2026, at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, the focus…
Actor Rhyan Hill takes on the role of Tito Jackson in the film Michael, infusing the character with a remarkable blend of musical discipline and emotional restraint, effectively portraying one of the most understated yet significant members of the legendary group The Jackson 5. You play Tito Jackson in Michael. What did you focus on…
Before thousands of fans gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, four North Texas artists came together to create an anthem reflecting the city’s sound, culture, and energy. Led by ShySpeaks and Tye Harris, who also produced the energetic track, and featuring Gavin Copeland and xBValentine, “World in Our City” blends hip-hop, soul, bilingual…
dream hampton and Petter Ringbom discuss how the fascinating documentary, This World Is Not My Own, reimagines the history, creative genius, and legacy of self-taught artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Before museums, retrospectives or the language of legacy arrived, Nellie Mae Rowe had already built a universe of her own. Inside the Georgia home she called…
Weeks after the final season of Tyler Perry’s Atlanta-shot “All The Queen’s Men” premiered, Heart Hayes took her first real walk down the BET Awards red carpet—and the timing told a story of its own. LOS ANGELES · PEACOCK THEATER · JUNE 28, 2026 It has been a defining summer for Heart Hayes. On June…
Stephen A. Smith insists he doesn’t have a problem with Black women. After more than a decade of public controversies, however, the more pressing question may no longer be whether he believes that. The question is why so many Black women—from journalists to politicians to viewers—have independently reached the opposite conclusion. Patterns matter. Any public…
Connecticut is often seen as wealthy and suburban. However, filmmaker Majella Mark contends that this view neglects the experiences of many residents, especially Black communities whose histories and challenges are often excluded. In her documentary Connecticut Fault Lines, Mark reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deep-rooted inequities in healthcare, education, housing, food access, and public…
From overcoming personal setbacks to returning to the court just two months after giving birth, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus has built her career on resilience, discipline, and relentless determination. In this powerful conversation, the Las Vegas Aces forward opens up about motherhood, redemption, professional basketball, and the mindset that carried her through adversity to become one of…