Got a social distancing sweet tooth? Well, Catarah Coleman and Shoneji Robison just might have what you need. The two Los Angeles entrepreneurs combined their talents to build Southern Girl Desserts in 2007 to serve people who were looking for a little southern hospitality on the West Coast. Their brand …
Read More »Strong Choice: Black Democratic Lawmaker in Georgia Endorses Trump
Photo: Doug Mills-Pool (Getty Images) The current crisis facing our country has consistently shown that President Trump straight-up isn’t built for this job. From constantly being two steps behind to turning the daily press conferences meant to inform the public about the virus into campaign rallies, dude stays doing the …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily: </em>‘The Enemy Isn't Going Anywhere’
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Joan Wong When will things go back to normal? Ed Yong, our science reporter who wrote …
Read More »Kevin Hunter Relaunches Publishing Company He Created With Ex-Wife Wendy Williams, Announces 3 Upcoming Books
Kevin Hunter has spent his time in self-isolation making business moves. He has relaunched his publishing company he started with ex-wife, Wendy Williams. Page Six reports Hunter has relaunched Hunter Publishing Group with Sonia Alleyne, radio personality TT Torrez, and attorney Ray Hamlin signed and expected to release books …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Gets Candid On ‘Mamba Day’
Vanessa Bryant has been the model of composure since the death of her husband Kobe Bryant, and their daughter Gianna Bryant, in a helicopter crash this past January. But in a new, emotional post, she’s sharing exactly what’s on her mind and in her heart. Via Instagram, she posted a …
Read More »Reginae Carter Says Controversial Cucumber Party Was the Final Straw With YFN Lucci: “He Didn’t Have Respect for Me”
Reginae Carter is currently enjoying her single status, but she’s also still healing from her breakup with rapper YFN Lucci. Carter opened up about the tumultuous relationship during the premiere of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle. “I’m still going through my little heartbreak,” she said. “I was …
Read More »Calls and Video Visits Free in Federal Prisons During Pandemic
Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Those currently incarcerated are among the most vulnerable of our population when it comes to COVID-19, as the crowded living conditions make them far more susceptible to catching the disease. Exorbitant calling fees have also made it harder for inmates to check in on their …
Read More »How It Feels to Lose Bernie Sanders
Bauer has known for weeks that Sanders likely wouldn’t be the Democratic nominee. But the coronavirus pandemic, in a strange way, had renewed his optimism: Maybe, between all the calls for universal testing and affordable treatment for COVID-19, more Americans would finally see the need for Medicare for All, he …
Read More »'Sister Circle’ Ends After Three Seasons
After three seasons, Sister Circle is coming to an end. A statement from Tegna, the company that runs the Atlanta-based talk show, read, “While there are many loyal fans of the show, the show has not grown its audience enough to continue. Our four talented, engaging hosts had an uplifting …
Read More »Future 40: Meet Disability Advocate Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson Founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice Vilissa Thompson is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice, an organization that promotes self-advocacy and empowerment among disabled people. She launched Ramp Your Voice in 2013 because she wanted to enhance the voices …
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