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Black beauty founders find their footing at Ulta Beauty World

More than 220 brands descended on Orlando for Ulta Beauty World in April, and for Black founders navigating retail's toughest challenges, the conversations happening there are proving just as valuable as the shelf space. The Black beauty market has been one of the most consistent growth stories in consumer retail for decades. Black consumers…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Fitness

Can’t do jumping jacks? Try these 4 effective moves

Getting enough cardio each week matters more than most people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every week. But for anyone managing joint pain, recovering from an injury, or dealing with mobility limitations, high impact moves like jumping jacks can…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Health

Is sparkling water secretly hurting your digestion?

Most people think about what is on their plate when it comes to digestion, but what is in their glass matters just as much. After a meal, the stomach begins breaking food down into a soft, semi-liquid substance before it moves into the small intestine, where digestive enzymes take over and nutrients are absorbed. What…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Fashion

The rise of the office siren and the queer history behind the fashion trend

What reads as a TikTok workwear moment has roots in decades of lesbian fashion, identity, and the art of dressing with deliberate intention. The phrase 'office siren' has been circulating across social media long enough now to feel familiar in fashion, even inevitable. It describes a particular kind of workwear that is structured and sharp…

ByGesi LloydMay 7, 20260Comments

Relationships

How women are powerfully taking control of their own love lives

Something has quietly shifted in the way the world talks about women and relationships. Not long ago, a woman who turned down a proposal or walked away from an engagement was met with judgment, whispers, and the kind of social scrutiny that followed her long after the relationship ended. Today, that same woman is more…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 7, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

What peanut butter actually does to your blood sugar

It won't give you a quick energy jolt — but this pantry staple does something far more powerful for your body's balance There's a reason a spoonful of peanut butter feels so satisfying — and it goes far deeper than taste. While it may not be your go-to for a pre-workout jolt or a quick…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 6, 20260Comments

Events

Prom Season 2026 Has a New Dress Code and It Looks Like the Runway

From bias-cut satin to art deco sequins, this year's prom dress landscape has moved far beyond tulle, and the options range from understated to unapologetically dramatic. For years, the prom dress conversation started and ended in the same place: layers of tulle, ballerina-style skirts, shades of pink, and the general aspiration of looking like…

ByGesi LloydMay 6, 20260Comments

Career

Kwanza Jones set to make history as MLB’s first Black woman

Major League Baseball has been operating in its modern form since 1903. In more than 120 years of the sport's professional history, not one Black woman has ever held a majority ownership stake in any of its 30 franchises. That is a long time, and an even longer overdue. That is now on the verge…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 6, 20260Comments

Beauty

Skin prep steps that instantly elevate flawless makeup

The overlooked routine that transforms your base and keeps every beat smooth, hydrated, and long-lasting When it comes to beauty routines, most of the attention goes straight to foundation, concealer, and the latest must-have palette. But what happens before makeup touches your skin often determines whether your final look appears seamless or streaky by midday.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 5, 20260Comments