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Gesi Lloyd

207 articles published

Food & Drink

National Donut Day: Where to score free donuts today

From glazed giveaways to loyalty app perks, here is every deal worth claiming on National Donut Day 2026. National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of June every year, and this year it lands on June 5. What started as a wartime tribute has spent nearly 90 years quietly becoming one of the…

ByGesi LloydJune 5, 20260Comments

Skincare

How acne on Black skin faces a gap medicine ignores

From underrepresentation in dermatology offices to harmful stereotypes about early puberty, Black patients with acne face barriers that go far beyond skincare. June is Acne Awareness Month, but for many Black women, the conversation around acne has never really included them. The mirrors, the magazine pages, the after-school specials about teenage skin — none of…

ByGesi LloydJune 4, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

Love Island USA is running its own championship and fans are all in

The show's June 2 premiere drew fans who treat every episode like game day, complete with group chats, local pride, and playoff-level emotional investment. Love Island USA is back, and the fans who showed up for the June 2 premiere were not treating it like a casual Tuesday night. There was the ritualistic snack…

ByGesi LloydJune 4, 20260Comments

Wellness

Headphones nation: what constant audio is doing to your inner life

Wireless headphones reshaped how we consume media. Now researchers and everyday people are questioning what gets lost when the audio never stops. When Apple AirPods landed on the market, the reaction was split. Many people found the idea of tiny wireless headphones excessive, a solution to a problem no one had. Within a few years,…

ByGesi LloydJune 3, 20260Comments

Skincare

Dermatosis papulosa nigra: the spots you keep misreading

A common skin condition among people of color goes misdiagnosed for years. Here's what it is, why it forms, and what removal actually involves. For years, those small dark spots along my cheekbones registered as background noise. Acne scars, maybe. Sun damage, possibly. It took a conversation with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Humphrey at the…

ByGesi LloydJune 3, 20260Comments

Mind

Navigating mental health care as a Black American takes more than courage

From licensure to cultural competency, finding a therapist who meets your needs requires knowing exactly what to look for and why it matters. Finding quality mental health care is difficult for anyone. For Black Americans, the obstacles go deeper, shaped by a long history of exclusion, misdiagnosis and institutional distrust that does not simply…

ByGesi LloydMay 31, 20260Comments

Celebs

Mel B proves scary spice never lost her fashion edge

From leopard print crop tops with the Spice Girls to sleek midi dresses and thigh-high boots, Mel B has spent three decades making fashion entirely her own. Before she was a television personality, before the reunion tours and the red carpets, Mel B was the Spice Girl you watched walk into a room and…

ByGesi LloydMay 30, 20260Comments

Beauty

50 beauty and fashion hacks that actually change how you get dressed

From pH-activated blush to magnetic lashes and waist cinch clips, these 50 tricks upgrade your look without a stylist, a salon appointment, or a full closet cleanout. A great look rarely comes from spending more. More often, it comes from knowing which small adjustments make the biggest difference for beauty. The 50 hacks below cover…

ByGesi LloydMay 29, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

What’s new and Black on Netflix this June: the stories shaping your watchlist

From Michael B. Jordan's Creed trilogy to the untold story of Bass Reeves, Netflix is loading up on Black-led films, shows, and hip-hop documentaries this month. June arrives with Netflix bringing a thoughtful collection of Black-led films, series, and documentaries. This month's slate leans into themes of legacy, power, and cultural memory, pulling from different…

ByGesi LloydMay 29, 20260Comments

Self Care

Self-care routine worth building your week around

From a deep-cleansing balm that grinds fresh on contact to a body oil that mimics a spa massage, these picks turn your routine into something worth looking forward to. There is a particular kind of tired that a good night's sleep does not fix. It lives in the skin and the shoulders, and it…

ByGesi LloydMay 28, 20260Comments

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