Inside Raven Ross’ mission to make pilates inclusive, accessible, and, yes, affordable
On a warm, sunny Saturday morning in mid-September, Raven Ross turned a downtown D.C. hotel’s rooftop pool deck into a celebration of movement. Against the city skyline, the 32-year-old fitness entrepreneur led dozens of women of all colors and creeds through Pilates flows set to a vibey mix of R&B, rap, and pop. She cracked […]
SheaMoisture teams up with Aurora James’ Fifteen Percent Pledge to expand Dartmouth Fellowship
Just ahead of Women’s Business Month, SheaMoisture is proving once again that investing in Black women isn’t just a campaign slogan. It’s a commitment. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Dartmouth Fellowship program, SheaMoisture has partnered with the Fifteen Percent Pledge, the nonprofit founded by Aurora James to expand access and opportunity for […]
‘MAGA dentist’ under fire after admitting she changes care based on patients’ politics
A California dentist is facing the repercussions of her words after a video surfaced on social media of her admitting that she alters her level of care depending on a patient’s political views. Dr. Harleen Grewal of Skyline Smile, a self-proclaimed “MAGA Dentist,” went viral when clips from a speech she gave at the Republican […]
‘Don’t lose your joy’: Kamala Harris on self-care, struggle, and telling her own story
After surviving 107 days campaigning against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is a master of self-care. The former vice president opened up about how she coped — and how she continues to cope in the aftermath — during a lively and candid sit-down with Evan Scott on the latest episode of “House Guest.” “What I do […]
Jasmine Crockett explains how Colin Kaepernick was the first sign of Trump’s attack on free speech
Democrats are decrying what they say is President Donald Trump‘s wholesale attack on free speech in America after a series of actions in recent weeks, from the attempted cancellation of comedian Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show to the recent indictment of Trump’s longtime political foe, former FBI Director James Comey. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, […]
Solange Knowles launches Saint Heron Library to archive rare and out-of-print books by Black authors
If you’re on the hunt for a rare, out-of-print title by a Black author, Solange Knowles has got your back. On Thursday, September 25, the 39-year-old singer and multidisciplinary artist announced she was launching the Saint Heron Library in an Instagram post. “The [Saint Heron] digital archive library part I. Liiiive today,” she wrote in […]
Berry Washington? Kerry Washington? How a funny ‘Wheel of Fortune’ moment turned into a Black history lesson
One Black woman’s appearance on “Wheel of Fortune” quickly became a game of “Black card revoked” when a clip resurfaced on social media. This week, Jemele Hill gave users a good laugh when she reposted a clip of Shaneese Townsend’s appearance on the game show in 2024, where the contestant missed what to many Black […]
Jasmine Crockett claps back at Laura Loomer after racist attack: ‘No botox!’
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett clapped back at MAGA conservative podcaster Laura Loomer after the ally of President Donald Trump unleashed a racist and sexist attack on the Texas congresswoman earlier this week. While attending an event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C., Crockett briefly addressed the personal online attacks. And in true Jasmine […]
Serena Williams calls out New York hotel after finding cotton decor: ‘Doesn’t feel great’
Serena Williams had thoughts about the décor during a recent New York City hotel stay — specifically, the cotton plant placed among the lobby’s floral arrangements. On Thursday, September 25, the 44-year-old tennis icon called the hotel out directly, posting a video of the display to her Instagram Stories. “How do we feel about cotton as […]
BLACKWEEK To Hit New York City
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 26, 2025 The second annual economic forum and marketing conference takes place Oct. 6 – 9. BLACKWEEK will touch down Oct. 6 at Spring Studios in the Tribeca section of Manhattan and wrap up on Oct. 9. “Welcome to the Culture Economy” is this year’s theme for the economic […]