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Success can be measured in many ways. For some, it is measured by the size of a company. For others, it is reflected in awards, accolades, and milestones. But every so often, a person’s impact becomes so deeply woven into a community that it transcends traditional measures of success. That was the spirit behind the…
Renowned author, relationship coach, and Urban Magazine contributor Michelle Annaléise Coles has passionately crafted a powerful, uplifting letter to honor Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. You can learn more about her at https://annaleiseaffirms.com/ and purchase her critically acclaimed book, “Unapologetically You: The Path to Unshakable Self-Love (Paperback).” Dear Men, Some of y’all been carrying worlds…
There was a time when online fantasy felt simple. A private tab. A dating app bio. A late-night message. A game character you got a little too attached to. Maybe a fan fiction rabbit hole you swore was “just for research.” Now the line has moved. AI has entered the most personal corners of the…
Jacqueline Snell understands that real community work doesn’t stop at visibility. It shows up in action. As founder of Jazzy Jam for Empowerment, Snell recently led one of Pasadena’s most impactful youth-centered community initiatives, serving more than 1,000 families through the Fifth Annual Jazzy Jam Glam Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway and a surprise encore…
The first thing members of the MAGA movement ask when confronted with the allegations of racism against Black Americans by Donald Trump and/or members of his handpicked, yet often unqualified, administration is whether you can provide proof. Well, thanks to our research department, here is a list of things to support your argument. This list…
There is a disgustingly stale habit in hip-hop media that refuses to age out: grown men turning old access, private moments, and past ties with women held in high regard into fresh content. It is gossip dressed as candor. It is nostalgia used as leverage. And too often, it lands on women who built their…
It’s not that I’m mad; I’m just worried. Last week, Kanye drew in thousands of fans who are still living through nostalgia for his music and reminiscing about the good times. I get it, but I don’t. I get it because I used to be a HUGE Kanye fan; at every tour and with custom…
Calls to boycott Target continue across the United States despite comments from Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant suggesting the protest could shift direction. The boycott began after activists raised concerns about the company’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and its relationship with Black communities. Organizers and participants say the campaign remains active through community…