Netflix’s hit series ‘Supacell’ shines a much-needed light on sickle cell disease
Recently, Netflix viewers have been buzzing about a new London sci-fi drama called “Supacell.” Since the release last month of its first season, the show has garnered over 11.8 million views on the streaming platform, earning the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s global Top 10 list. The series, which follows a group of Black South […]
Angel Reese extends double-double streak in front of Barclays Center record crowd
NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Reese was happy to keep her record streak alive, she just wished it had resulted in a win. The Chicago Sky’s sensational rookie extended her WNBA record with a 15th consecutive double-double in Thursday night’s 91-76 loss to the New York Liberty. “The basketball gods keep blessing me. I don’t […]
LL Cool J relearned ‘how to rap’ on his first album in 11 years, ‘The FORCE.’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy award winning rapper-actor-author LL Cool J will release his first new album in 11 years, “The FORCE” in September — 40 years into his hip-hop career. Not that he hasn’t been making music in that time. “I’ve always tinkered around in the studio here and there,” he told The […]
With Black women front and center, ESPY awards celebrated landmark year of women’s sports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national champion South Carolina women’s basketball team, received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Her […]
How Live Music Society Is Saving Small Music Venues
It’s a good time to be a fan of live music. Still riding a post-COVID surge in concert touring, there’s more per-capita music to experience in the U.S. than ever before—and the shows themselves have never been more extravagant. Superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé pepper headlines with record-smashing sold-out spectacles that have turned into […]
5 Ways to Bring That Vacation Feeling Home
Being on vacation isn’t just a chance to unplug from work; it’s also an opportunity for us to live the best version of ourselves. While feeling that vacation vibe, we tend to get more rest and exercise, we’re more likely to have meaningful conversations, and we often make time to sit and think. “There’s a […]
How to Find Your Life’s Purpose in 5 Minutes
Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated […]
