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It’s no secret that the American housing market has shifted dramatically since the onset of the pandemic. Amid what was initially a buying boom, there was a temporary reduction in rents, especially in large cities seeking to prevent a mass exodus. Two years later, we are witnessing record-breaking rental rates—a …

In her new memoir to be released later this month, Viola Davis opens up about her childhood trauma, growing up in poverty, and enduring sexual abuse along with her oldest sisters.  “I count it all as joy. I do,” Davis, 56, tells PEOPLE. “All of those things happened to me, …

In February, there was major news that Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines were merging to create a massive budget carrier line. However, last week, JetBlue decided to disrupt the acquisition by entering the chat with an offer to purchase Spirit at a far higher price than Frontier. The new proposal …

As we hit the midpoint in Black Maternal Health Week, there are new findings on the spread of COVID that might deeply affect how pregnant people safeguard themselves against the virus. As reported last week by the Washington Post, a new study conducted by Epic Research found that even when …

Recent reports about the $6 million Southern California compound purchased by the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation raised eyebrows among the organization’s supporters and served as fodder for flames lit by its detractors. The 6,500-square-foot Studio City home features seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, a sound stage, music studio, …

The company founded by multiple Emmy Award- and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/film/radio producer Rushion McDonald, 3815 Media, Inc., is partnering with HBCUGO.TV to broadcast Money Making Conversations master classes on the streaming network.  HBCUGO.TV is owned by Entertainment Studios and founded by Byron Allen, who also owns theGrio. The app …

The city of Orlando recently announced the expansion of its Summer Youth Employment Program, which will provide summer internships to between 300 and 400 teenagers and give them each a bank account, an income of $14 an hour, and financial literacy training.  According to The Orlando Sentinel, the teens will be …

To date, Rihanna’s first pregnancy has been full of memorable fashion moments. But as Black Maternal Health Week launched, the multi-hyphenate megastar made her most iconic maternity fashion statement yet, covering the May 2022 issue of Vogue magazine. Credit: Annie Leibowitz for Vogue In addition to continuing to celebrate her …

Never let it be said Lizzo doesn’t know how to self-promote. On Monday, the musician and newly minted fashion entrepreneur gave a major tease of the Tuesday launch of her new shapewear brand, Yitty, as she boarded a plane wearing a black Yitty-branded bralette, thong and garter-like pair of leggings …

Proud parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade just made another addition to their growing family of projects and products. On Tuesday, the couple debuted Proudly, a line of baby care products inspired by their youngest daughter, three-year-old Kaavia James Union Wade. Gabrielle Union, left, Kaavia James Union Wade, and Dwyane Wade …