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Ashley Allison returns ‘The Root’ to its roots with historic acquisition

Ashley Allison, a nationally recognized political strategist, communications expert, CNN commentator, and former Obama-Biden White House official, is making history. On Thursday, Allison announced that her company, Watering Hole Media, has acquired The Root, making the Black news and culture outlet Black-owned!  The Root, founded in 2008 by Harvard professor

Scarlet By RedDrop Brings Education-First Period Products To Ulta Beauty

by Kandiss Edwards October 2, 2025 Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line focused on education, was founded by a mother and her daughter. Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line, is now available in Ulta Beauty. Founded by mother-daughter duo Dana Roberts and Dr. Monica Williams, Scarlet

Ever Wonder What The World’s Wealthiest People Spend $290 Billion On?

by Mary Spiller October 2, 2025 Ultra-wealthy buyers spent $290 billion on luxury goods in 2024. The globe’s wealthiest individuals are pouring record amounts into luxury living, with a new analysis showing they spent $290 billion on high-end goods last year. The report, released by wealth intelligence firm Altrata and

7 Black-Owned Companies Taking AI By The Horns

by Ahsan Washington October 2, 2025 These companies are using AI to tackle real-world issues. In the fast-paced world of technology, artificial intelligence is making waves across industries at a blinding speed. Despite all the hype around innovation, the trailblazing work of Black tech entrepreneurs often gets lost in the

Diddy To Speak On His Own Behalf At Sentencing

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 2, 2025 Sentencing is set for Oct. 3. When Sean “Diddy” Combs’ is sentenced Oct. 3 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, his attorney says the music mogul intends to speak before Judge Arun Subramanian issues his ruling, The Independent reports.

Jasmine Ray To Publish Memoir Claiming Past Romance With Mayor Eric Adams

by Mary Spiller October 2, 2025 The memoir is described as an unveiling of hidden truths Jasmine Ray, a former member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s administration, is preparing to release a self-published memoir that she says will expose a personal relationship she once shared with the mayor.

Ashley Allison returns ‘The Root’ to its roots with historic acquisition

Ashley Allison, a nationally recognized political strategist, communications expert, CNN commentator, and former Obama-Biden White House official, is making history. On Thursday, Allison announced that her company, Watering Hole Media, has acquired The Root, making the Black news and culture outlet Black-owned!  The Root, founded in 2008 by Harvard professor

Scarlet By RedDrop Brings Education-First Period Products To Ulta Beauty

by Kandiss Edwards October 2, 2025 Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line focused on education, was founded by a mother and her daughter. Scarlet by RedDrop, an Atlanta-based menstrual product line, is now available in Ulta Beauty. Founded by mother-daughter duo Dana Roberts and Dr. Monica Williams, Scarlet

Ever Wonder What The World’s Wealthiest People Spend $290 Billion On?

by Mary Spiller October 2, 2025 Ultra-wealthy buyers spent $290 billion on luxury goods in 2024. The globe’s wealthiest individuals are pouring record amounts into luxury living, with a new analysis showing they spent $290 billion on high-end goods last year. The report, released by wealth intelligence firm Altrata and

7 Black-Owned Companies Taking AI By The Horns

by Ahsan Washington October 2, 2025 These companies are using AI to tackle real-world issues. In the fast-paced world of technology, artificial intelligence is making waves across industries at a blinding speed. Despite all the hype around innovation, the trailblazing work of Black tech entrepreneurs often gets lost in the

Diddy To Speak On His Own Behalf At Sentencing

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 2, 2025 Sentencing is set for Oct. 3. When Sean “Diddy” Combs’ is sentenced Oct. 3 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, his attorney says the music mogul intends to speak before Judge Arun Subramanian issues his ruling, The Independent reports.

Jasmine Ray To Publish Memoir Claiming Past Romance With Mayor Eric Adams

by Mary Spiller October 2, 2025 The memoir is described as an unveiling of hidden truths Jasmine Ray, a former member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s administration, is preparing to release a self-published memoir that she says will expose a personal relationship she once shared with the mayor.