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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…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

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May 2026

Food & Drink

National Hamburger Day 2026: Where to score free burgers and epic deals

From Burger King to Shake Shack, these mouth-watering offers are too good to pass up today only. Let's be honest — any day is a great day for a burger. But…

ByDempsey May Ayuco 0Comments

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May 2026

Skincare

Why stress acne is harder to treat than regular acne

Your skincare shelf isn't the problem. Your nervous system might be. For millions of people, the morning ritual is the same: cleanser, toner, moisturizer, spot treatment — and still, new…

ByDempsey May Ayuco 0Comments

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May 2026

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. …

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

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May 2026

Beauty

Workday beauty products that hold up from 9 a.m. to after-work drinks

A workday that starts at 6 a.m. and ends somewhere around a client dinner is not compatible with a high-maintenance beauty routine. The products that work in that context are…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

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May 2026

Beauty

Essence Festival beauty must-haves rooted in Black culture

New Orleans in late summer is not for the unprepared. The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture arrives in full force this July, and the city's humidity will challenge every product…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

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May 2026

Hair

How to tell if you have dandruff or scalp psoriasis

It is one of the most common self-diagnoses people make: an itchy scalp or a few white flakes on the shoulders of a dark sweater, and suddenly a dandruff shampoo…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

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May 2026

Fashion

Olandria Carthen’s new Brandon bag collection is finally here

It has been a fast and deliberate rise for Olandria Carthen. Just four months after leaving the Love Island villa in 2025, she made her first major fashion statement at…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

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May 2026

Skincare

Why your itchy skin could be a warning sign to never ignore

Most people brush off an itchy patch of skin without a second thought. But according to board certified dermatologists, persistent itching can be the body's way of flagging something that…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

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May 2026

Money

A 26 year old’s money diary after a rough week in Los Angeles

Money diary: Sometimes the most revealing weeks are the ones that catch you off guard. For one 26 year old TV and film coordinator living in Los Angeles, what started…

ByDorcas Onasa 0Comments

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

National Hamburger Day 2026: Where to score free burgers and epic deals

Why stress acne is harder to treat than regular acne

Self-care routine worth building your week around

Workday beauty products that hold up from 9 a.m. to after-work drinks

Essence Festival beauty must-haves rooted in Black culture

How to tell if you have dandruff or scalp psoriasis

Olandria Carthen’s new Brandon bag collection is finally here

Why your itchy skin could be a warning sign to never ignore

A 26 year old’s money diary after a rough week in Los Angeles

What couples therapy can teach us about love

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Jennifer Hudson steps behind the curtain for a full circle moment