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If you’re of a certain age, chances are you remember the Ebony Fashion Fair shows of the late 20th century, extravaganzas replete with an all-Black cast of models wearing high-end designs from around the world. Even more familiar might be the cosmetics line of the same name, which was often …

NBA fans in Memphis knew her first, this little girl photographing Grizzlies games from the baseline at the FedEx Forum.  Storee Elle Walton, who’s just 8 years old, is making national news as one of the youngest NBA photographers in history. The third-grader captured shots at a March 26 game …

A historic first and a lifelong dream were accomplished with the recent grand opening of Alabama’s first restaurant owned and operated by a Black, openly transgender woman. Lady E’s Chick’n Cafe, owned by former hairstylist and reality TV star Lauryn England, opened doors in downtown Birmingham on March 26 to …

“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is the infamous tagline of Nevada’s largest city, long considered one of America’s favorite playgrounds for the adult crowd. A new show hit The Strip on Sunday, April 3, as Las Vegas played first-time host to music’s biggest night, the 64th Annual Grammy …

Airlines have canceled more than 3,300 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing weather in Florida and other issues.  FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, as well as Baltimore and other airports around the country. …

The United States is a rather large country, so it’s normal to overlook all that is available to its citizens, including travel options. Apps like Instagram constantly tease us with gorgeous places around the world just waiting for us to visit, but in our current circumstances, obtaining a passport can …

A nearly unbreakable chemical compound sometimes used in food packaging can expose humans to health problems, including an increased risk of cancer, according to Consumer Reports. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, widely referred to as PFAS and known as “forever chemicals,” are created by the fusion of carbon and fluorine to …

If there is one question experienced travelers most often receive from new travelers, it would be none other than: “Where do you find cheap flights?” That’s right; for some reason, people think veteran travelers have confidential information about secret sales and locations—and well, to be quite frank, there is some …

Black buying power has perhaps never been higher, especially in the beauty market. But are brands rising to meet us as the dynamic consumers we are? New insights by NielsenIQ show Black consumers regularly over-index in spending but remain underserved in the beauty space, despite significant growth among Black-owned brands. …

The beauty world is paying tribute to one of its Black pioneers. AJ Crimson, celebrity makeup artist and founder of AJ Crimson Beauty died on Wednesday, March 30, as confirmed by both his family and a representative for his eponymous brand. No cause of death was given. AJ Crimson attends …