Today: March 23, 2026
By Chrishon Lampley, Founder & CEO, Love Cork Screw How the Target Boycott Hurt Black Brands Fighting for Shelf Space When Pastor Jamal Bryant launched the Target Fast (boycott) in the spring of 2025, I understood the assignment. Target had quietly rolled back the DEI commitments it made to Black communities after…
Decades after its release, Diane Keaton’s Baby Boom reads less…
Bad Bunny did not just headline Super Bowl LX’s halftime…
When Bad Bunny took the stage at Super Bowl LX,…
Transformation to Triumph is launching a national community for Black…
Bad Bunny did not just headline Super Bowl LX’s halftime show; he turned the biggest stage in U.S. sports into a living mural of Puerto Rican and pan‑American life. From the first shot of him emerging through towering cane fields to his final declaration that “Together, we are America,” the 13‑minute performance functioned as a love letter to the people who rarely see themselves centered in this kind of spectacle. The show opened in the fields, with Bad Bunny carrying the Puerto Rican flag as dancers dressed like agricultural workers moved between stalks of sugarcane. The imagery nodded to the…
When Bad Bunny took the stage at Super Bowl LX, the spectacle was expected, but the closing statement was a deliberate provocation. As he wrapped his set, he turned a football toward the camera to reveal the words “Together, we are America,” while stadium screens flashed a line that has become his mantra: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love”. For many viewers in the U.S., “America” is a synonym for their nation. But for Bad Bunny and millions of others across the Western Hemisphere, “America” is a shared home—a vast landmass of 35 sovereign nations and distinct territories stretching from…
#Work-Life Balance: Navigating the wild ride of motherhood, founderhood, and the pursuit of wellness. I can’t believe I’m officially six months postpartum. It hasn’t been simple—or easy—but somehow, I feel more motivated than ever. I’m on this wild ride as a mom, a wife, and a founder. At 34, with two babies under two, a husband who keeps me grounded and fueled, and a media-tech company in the works, my plate is full. And now? I’m adding one more thing to it: launching this Substack (Subscribe). For the first time, I want to let you in on the behind-the-scenes of my life—not…
After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by Kim Kardashian's shapewear empire into cosmetics and fragrance.…
Beyoncé’s country-themed debut album debut made history on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Queen Bee’s upcoming Country record is one of many anticipated albums for the year, including Ariana Grande and Normani. Her single, “Texas Hold ‘Em” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot…
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a return visit to Ghana,…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills…
The societal view of Afro-hair has been an unsafe, judgemental…
Bad Bunny did not just headline Super Bowl LX’s halftime show; he turned the biggest stage in U.S. sports into a living…
by Dr. Geneva Greene When Institutions Fail, Community Fills The Gap. When forced separation frequented our families, we thrived through bonds built…
"I did not know there were Black people there." It is a reaction Martina Blandón hears often. In this personal essay, she…
I want to pull back the curtain on something truly fascinating — the powerful and often surprising intersection where intellectual property (IP),…
As the Trump administration pushes for sweeping changes to federal cultural institutions, those in the DMV areas should make sure to get…
