Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Escape the biting UK cold and immerse yourself in a world where the winter sun is as warm as the hearts of the people you meet. In our latest travel feature, we journey to The Gambia, the vibrant “Smiling Coast” that offers the perfect entry point for travellers curious about West Africa. From the quiet mangroves of Kotu Creek with a legendary birding guide to the aromatic, communal kitchens of Ida Cham Njai, The Gambia is a destination that balances soft adventure with deep cultural immersion. Whether you are looking for the tranquility…
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Global Black Voices: News from around the World Swizz Beatz (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Depositphotos) *Swizz Beatz is facing a mounting federal tax burden that has grown to more than $5.7 million. According to the New York Post, City finance records show Beatz, whose legal name is Kasseem Dean, was hit with a $1,242,984 IRS lien in January covering unpaid 2024 income taxes. When added to previously recorded liens of $4,482,273 covering his 2022 and 2023 returns, the grand total reaches $5,725,257 in outstanding federal taxes. The Grammy-winning producer and husband of Alicia Keys reportedly carries a net worth…
Scientific research & Discovery: Discover the Globe Through Study and Innovation NASA on Friday introduced a significant overhaul to its Artemis moon program , a “program improvement” that will certainly include objectives and enhance the pace of launches in advance of a targeted lunar touchdown attempt in 2028 NASA Manager Jared Isaacman said the modifications will certainly raise the program’s security, lower hold-ups and inevitably aid accomplish President Donald Trump’s objective of returning astronauts to the moon and developing a long-lasting presence on the lunar surface area. “Everybody agrees this is the only method forward,” Isaacman said Friday in a…
Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration This Plant-Based Jamaican Curry Chicken with Jackfruit delivers all the bold, aromatic flavors of traditional Jamaican curry—completely vegan and deeply satisfying. Tender young jackfruit is seasoned with authentic Jamaican curry powder, green seasoning, browning sauce, and warm spices before simmering in a rich coconut curry sauce infused with scotch bonnet peppers, fresh thyme, ginger, scallions, and allspice. Gluten-free and Make Ahead options! Such a long time coming, but I wanted to make sure that I was sharing something tried and true as well as authentic to what I grew up eating but…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Aging parents often want the same thing most of us do: to remain safe, connected, and in the home they’ve built memories in. And adult children, whether living down the street or across the country, want to help them do just that. The reported disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has left investigators searching for answers and struck a deeply personal chord with families across the country. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. She was last seen on Jan. 31, when her son-in-law dropped her off at her…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Eligible organizations qualify for self-help housing programs There are 100 organizations across 40 states that participate in Mutual Self-Help Housing program grants. Habitat for Humanity is the most well-known private non-profit organization, but government non-profit organizations and federally recognized tribes can also apply. Unfortunately, since the program is only available in certain areas, you will have to check the USDA property eligibility site to see if your rural area is eligible. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that helps people build their own homes and teaches them about the many…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Your skin is changing! There comes a moment — often quietly — when the skin you’ve known your whole adult life begins to behave differently. -Products that once worked beautifully now feel insufficient. -Glow becomes harder to maintain. -Dryness lingers longer. -Dark spots seem more stubborn. Are you experiencing some of these changes? I know I am. For women with melanin-rich skin, this shift can feel confusing — even unsettling — because we’re often told our skin “ages better” and that we don’t need to worry until much later. While it’s…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Fort Valley State University is a public land grant university born out of the 1890 Morrill Act. It is located in Fort Valley, GA and sits on a beautiful 1,385-acre campus. The school speaks of its own founding, stating, On November 6, 1895, an interracial group of 15 black men— at least half of whom were former slaves— and three white men, petitioned the Superior Court of Houston County, GA to legalize the creation of a school to “promote the cause of mental and manual education in the state of Georgia,” and…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection I used to proudly (and delusionally) call myself an “excellent packer”—until I realized my luggage was always one broken zipper away from explosion. Plus, I was constantly holding my breath at the airline check-in counter, silently praying the scale read under 50 pounds. If you care about your travel outfits as much as your itinerary, packing light can feel like an Olympic sport. The trick I’ve learned? Treat your suitcase like prime real estate and be ruthlessly strategic about what makes the cut. After years of overpacking, I finally landed on a system…