Working from home has brought forth its advantages. For some, the solitude of their own confines has allowed for an increase in productivity, which has led to positive results for both them and their employer. For others, it has led to a better work-home balance. The idea of not having …

Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) While Black women are more likely to have a late-stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and one and a half times more likely to die of the disease than white women, the five-year survival rate for the survival rate is over 90%, according to a study from the …

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky kicked off the week by breaking the internet with their pregnancy announcement. One of music’s favorite couples is expecting a bundle of joy. It’s the first child for Rih and Rocky, who have been longtime friends before finally giving a serious relationship a try. The Grammy …

While America boasts big, attractive metropolises like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami, when looking to get away, the United States certainly does not lack alternative travel options. With Black History Month now upon us, it is a perfect time to visit locales rich in melanin and culturally relevant …

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The PRSA Foundation and Mission North announced today the launch of “The Future Is” fellowship — a program for black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC)-identified females interested in the tech industry. In partnership with Mission North, this marks the PRSA Foundation’s largest financial offering to date for an individual student. …

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist Ciara penned a beautiful letter calling for Black women to “champion a new narrative” when it comes to cervical cancer. “As we conclude Cervical Health Awareness Month and enter Black History Month, we should use this moment to prioritize our self-care by taking action to …

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains the only Black man in his position in the NFL, but works in a city where quality of life for Black residents ranks at the bottom among major cities.Photo: Ed Zurga (AP) Although they play in America’s worst city for Black people, the Pittsburgh …

“I want people to know it’s more than red envelopes,” said Chef Jerome Grant when asked about the traditions and meanings surrounding the Lunar New Year, which kicks off today, January 31. Chef Jerome may be best known for his James Beard Award-nominated work as the inaugural chef of Sweet …

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times, today announced the recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The …