Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips 🔊Julissa Duchatellier refuses to be confined to a single title. As Ms. New York US Nation and Ms. Long Island US Nation, she represents confidence, ambition, and service—but her impact extends far beyond the pageant stage. An entrepreneur, recording artist, influencer, event host, and community advocate, Duchatellier has built a multifaceted career centered on creativity, visibility, and empowerment. Through her business ventures and community events, she creates opportunities for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators to connect directly with consumers, showcase their work, and expand their reach. Professionally known as Pretty Juu…
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Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond (RNS) — When Pamela Ayo Yetunde began hospice volunteering with an organization that utilizes mindfulness to help patients confront their own deaths, she was already far removed from her Methodist upbringing and on a quest for “peace of mind.” At the same time, she was reading the book “Touching Peace” by the influential Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh. Shortly thereafter, she began sitting for meditation retreats. Those introductions to Buddhism changed the trajectory of her life. Yetunde has now been a Buddhist for 24 years and is an accomplished pastoral…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration I get messages about this almost every week now. People tell me they would love to get out of the city, and then they ask how we decided, whether we regret it, what the hard parts really were. So I’m writing it all out here, everything I’d tell you if you sat down across from me and said we’re thinking about doing this too.If you’re new here, a little of how we got to Tennessee. Anthony and I both grew up in Southern California, he’s from Fullerton and I’m from Glendora, and we…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: Long before Mara Brock Akil was an acclaimed television creator, she was a journalism student at Northwestern tasked with covering a World Aids Day press conference in the early 90s. When she arrived for the event, a woman who was stylish and had this very put-together, seemingly has-it-all aura caught her eye. She was completely shocked to realize the woman she had been admiring was the subject of the press conference and there to reveal she was HIV positive. “I thought it was very profound because here I was sort of attracted to her, her…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Home » Blog » New LifeBridges Neighborhood to Celebrate July 30 Ribbon-Cutting Program offers 24/7 high-acuity care in a home-like environment WALLINGFORD, Pa. – Chestnut Ridge Wallingford will celebrate the opening of its new LifeBridges neighborhood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at the Delaware County senior living community. LifeBridges is designed for seniors who require high-acuity care but prefer a residential environment over a skilled nursing facility. The neighborhood provides personalized support while emphasizing comfort, dignity and meaningful connections. “Loved ones often worry about whether family members will receive the around-the-clock care they need,” said Selena Cheng, Executive Operations Officer at Chestnut Ridge Wallingford. “LifeBridges offers a solution by providing comprehensive care in a home…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Why would I want to consider buying a short sale home? The primary appeal of buying a short sale home is the potential to secure a great deal. Since these properties are often sold below market value, you might be able to purchase a home at a significant discount. For example, consider a scenario where the homeowner originally bought the property when market prices were at their peak. If the market has since declined, you could step in at the right time and purchase the home for much less than its original value, potentially…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Tyla, Buju Banton, Victoria Monét, Shaboozey, Leon Bridges, The Game, YG, Loe Shimmy, and more artists unveil new tunes ℗ 2026 FAX Records, under exclusive license to Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment; ℗ 2026 Gargamel Music Inc., under exclusive license to VP Music Group, Inc.; ℗ 2026 RCA Records, under exclusive license from Lovett Music, Inc. Today is Friday, which means there are tons of new releases to look forward to from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend,…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Short-handed Savannah Steel fall to league-leading Jacksonville Waves, drop sixth straightPlaying with just eight players, the Savannah Steel battled the league-leading Jacksonville Waves before falling 83-76 Friday night.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —Despite dressing just eight players, the Savannah Steel battled the league-leading Jacksonville Waves until the final minute before falling 83-76 on Friday night.The loss was Savannah’s sixth straight, while Jacksonville used a strong second half and its depth to improve its hold atop the UPSHOT League standings.The Steel led for much of the first half behind a standout performance from guard…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights I am a baller, as are many of you; men and women who love to play sports. At my age, 73, I am a great viewer, but the balling days Read the full article on the original site
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment A Major Expansion for the Festival The American Black Film Festival is preparing for a landmark anniversary by expanding its programming, reinforcing its role as an established platform for Black storytelling and emerging talent. Over the years, ABFF has grown from a niche gathering into an established destination for filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences interested in Black film, television, and digital media. This latest expansion reflects both increased demand and a broader industry interest in more inclusive storytelling. As the festival approaches its milestone year, the scale of its programming points to…