From Awareness to Mastery: 10 Best Emotional Intelligence Books to Transform Your Life
Mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) opens amazing possibilities for growth. It unleashes the power of personal development, positively impacting your social, family and career lives. For those eager to embark on a journey of self-discovery and success, the best books on emotional intelligence offer more than scientifically proven data on why EQ matters. They provide the […]
In Honor Of Ashanti’s New Nelly Purse, Here Are 6 Black-Owned Handbags You Need To Have
While rocking an unconventional purse to the 2023 VMAs, Ashanti revealed the cute details on a love story decades in the making. The singer made headlines when she donned a green clutch with an adorable pic of her then and now- beau Nelly front and center. Unabashed about her reignited love, Ashanti told People on […]
Hip-Hop Legends Common And MC Lyte Join ‘The Wiz’ Revival as Co-Producers
Academy Award winner Common and rap pioneer MC Lyte will serve as co-producers the upcoming stage revival of The Wiz. According to Broadway News, the production will tour the U.S. beginning September 23 before heading to the bright lights of Broadway in 2024. Common and MC Lyte join producers Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Brian Anthony […]
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett Look To Overturn Conviction
Attorneys for Empire cast memberJussie Smollett appeared at an Illinois appellate court Sept. 12 to begin arguments to have the actor’s conviction thrown out. Smollett was convicted on charges of faking a racist, homophobic attack in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police. Initially, no charges were filed against the actor, but lawyers say charges […]
Uncorking the Dream: Founding Ampersand Estates in Australia’s Wine Country
“It was in a bit of a state,” Melissa Bell, 41, recalls about the first time she visited a 138-acre property near the southwestern edge of Australia, 186 miles south of Perth. That was in September 2020, nine years after Bell left a job with Deloitte in London and moved across the world to work […]
City Of Baltimore To Auction Vacant Homes
The Baltimore City Housing Authority and the Ashland Auction Group are partnering to auction off 30 of the city’s vacant homes. Properties for sale will include single family dwellings as well as row homes with multiple family units, CBS Baltimore reports. According to city officials, those looking to bid on the homes will need to […]
Want To Close The Black Ownership Gap In Sports?
The business of sports reaches across several verticals to impact our lives every day. Whether it’s the retail business or the billion-dollar media deals determining new and exciting ways that we can consume our favorite leagues, one thing for sure is that we’re in a sports boom. In 2023, the global sports economy is expected […]
Meet the Founder Whose Platform Uses AI to Support Black Women Mentally and Emotionally
Nijiama Smalls, Founder and CEO of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, has launched a virtual platform that innovatively uses an AI wellness coach named Rashida to connect Black women to an array of mental and emotional health resources. The platform also addresses the unique challenges that women of color face in seeking proper […]
Former NBA Player Brandon Hunter Dead At 42
Former NBA player Brandon Hunter has recently passed away at 42. Social media posts from the Boston Celtics and his alma mater, Ohio University, acknowledged his death, although it was not revealed how Hunter died. NBC News reported that he collapsed during a hot yoga session at an Orlando studio, according to his mother-in-law, Carolyn […]
University Of Alabama Responds To Racist Behavior Of Its Fans
The University of Alabama has condemned the actions of its fans following the football team’s upset loss to the University of Texas. According to a report from ABC News, the university released a statement to the outlet via a spokesperson that strongly denounces a viral video in which Alabama fans could be heard making racist […]