Written by During the holiday season, limited edition bottles and special releases showcase a new lineup of spirits. The creators behind celebrity-backed launches and first-of-their-kind distilleries create more than liquor; they establish a legacy while expanding representation and developing culturally intentional flavors. Consumers who seek conscious spending and purposeful celebrations now have additional reasons to toast with … Continue reading “Wet Your Whistle With These Black-Owned Whiskey Brands”
YWCA USA and the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation have teamed up to champion young girls’ ambitions with their “Pretty Empowered” initiative. First launched by YWCA Chicago in 2022, the global nonprofit for women and young girls continues to work with Ulta Beauty’s philanthropic arm on the campaign. Across the U.S., YWCA chapters launched their “Pretty … Continue reading “YWCA Partners With Ulta Beauty To Inspire And Educate Young Girls With ‘Pretty Empowered’”
Several workers who were contracted to work for FedEx have been arrested after allegations that they were involved in a theft ring in Georgia. According to Fox Carolina, 35-year-old Quandrickus Dominique Major, 35-year-old Daniel Glasco, and 37-year-old Quentin Jackson, who worked for FedEx Ground as drivers, along with 43-year-old Manathan Colbert and 33-year-old Quincy Jones, … Continue reading “Contracted FedEx Employees Arrested in Massive Cargo Theft Ring In Georgia”
Food pantries across the United States are seeing a surge in donations of expired, damaged, or improperly labeled food. Pantries are asking donors to examine their offerings as the holiday season approaches. Compromised donations present safety challenges at a time when demand for assistance continues to climb. Growing quantities of dented cans, past-date baby formula, … Continue reading “In A Giving Mood? FYI, There Are Some Donations You Can Keep”
A Minnesota man was convicted Nov. 21 for pretending to be a Marine and a former prisoner-of-war in a veterans benefits scheme. According to MPR News, a federal jury in St. Paul found Mikhail R. Wicker guilty of wire and mail fraud, as well as fraudulent use of military medals for his scam of the … Continue reading “Fake Marine Convicted For Defrauding Veteran Affairs Department For Disability Benefits”
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. Fletcher lived through one of the deadliest white supremacist attacks in the nation, the massacre that greatly destroyed “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa. Now, the city mourns one of its greatest elders and symbols of resilience through dark times. View this … Continue reading “Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, One Of Last Survivors Of Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies At 111 Years Old”
As the dust continues to settle from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the airline industry is highlighting the toll it took on an already weakened air traffic controller workforce. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told CNN that many controllers quit after going 44 days without pay, a challenge … Continue reading “The Government Shutdown Has Deepened The Air Traffic Controller Shortage”
Choosing your scent is like picking the right playlist—it sets the tone, boosts your vibe, and makes sure that you’re remembered for the right reasons. But before you head to class or link up with the crew, there’s one key move to get right: knowing the difference between cologne, deodorant, and body spray. AXE breaks … Continue reading “Holiday Scent Code: Cologne, Deodorant, And Body Spray Explained”
The childhood home of Nina Simone has been restored into a historic landmark of the activist and singer’s legacy. The home, located in Tryon, North Carolina, became newly reimagined through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The development revitalized the 650-square-foot, three-room clapboard house where … Continue reading “Childhood Home Of Nina Simone In N.C. Restored Into Inspired Archive Of Singer’s Life”
Debbie Allen is Academy Award certified after being presented with her honorary Oscar alongside Tom Cruise and scenographer Wynn Thomas. On Nov. 16, the 16th Governors Awards was held at the Ray Dolby Theater in Hollywood, where Allen was presented with her honorary Oscar from Tony and Grammy-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, as cited … Continue reading “Debbie Allen Receives Honorary Oscar Alongside Tom Cruise And Wynn Thomas”