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Taraji P. Henson Expands Mental Health Mission At Coppin State University

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Henson will launch the latest iteration of SheCare wellness pods at Baltimore HBCU Coppin State University. Actress Taraji P. Henson has advocated for Black mental health for the past several years. On May 2, Henson and her best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins, announced their

40,000 Employees Thank Marriott CEO For Defending DEI Amid Political Pressure

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told stakeholders that Marriott would not waver on its promise to create opportunity for everyone. During the Great Place To Work Summit, Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano shared his sentiments regarding how the company he captains responded to the attacks on

Tracking Machel’s ‘One Degree Hotter’ carnival return

It’s noon on Sunday, and the check-in area of the docked Epic Carnival Cruise ship buzzes with pre-carnival energy as I search for an outlet to charge my phone. Passengers fresh from last night’s Soca Brainwash and PINKnicTT fetes move through what Johnny Mack, CEO of Epic Carnival Cruise, calls

Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history — and global visibility

Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight. As a gala host committee member, Janelle Monáe and other trendsetters are helping shape the conversation, framing Black dandyism as a proud tradition — rather than a mere trend —

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The emergency appeal is the first in a string of applications to the high court involving DOGE’s swift-moving work

Taraji P. Henson Expands Mental Health Mission At Coppin State University

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Henson will launch the latest iteration of SheCare wellness pods at Baltimore HBCU Coppin State University. Actress Taraji P. Henson has advocated for Black mental health for the past several years. On May 2, Henson and her best friend, Tracie Jade Jenkins, announced their

40,000 Employees Thank Marriott CEO For Defending DEI Amid Political Pressure

by Daniel Johnson May 4, 2025 Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told stakeholders that Marriott would not waver on its promise to create opportunity for everyone. During the Great Place To Work Summit, Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano shared his sentiments regarding how the company he captains responded to the attacks on

Tracking Machel’s ‘One Degree Hotter’ carnival return

It’s noon on Sunday, and the check-in area of the docked Epic Carnival Cruise ship buzzes with pre-carnival energy as I search for an outlet to charge my phone. Passengers fresh from last night’s Soca Brainwash and PINKnicTT fetes move through what Johnny Mack, CEO of Epic Carnival Cruise, calls

Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history — and global visibility

Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight. As a gala host committee member, Janelle Monáe and other trendsetters are helping shape the conversation, framing Black dandyism as a proud tradition — rather than a mere trend —

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The emergency appeal is the first in a string of applications to the high court involving DOGE’s swift-moving work