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Editor’s Note: The following article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or you can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741. Both are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Photo: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP “I’m fine.” It’s a common refrain said by …

It’s the end of an era at Reebok. Global Creative Director Kerby Jean-Raymond has announced he will be stepping down from his role with the athletic brand, effective March 1. Kerby Jean-Raymond attends November’s WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards in NYC. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) The founder and creative director …

This Black History Month, add another beautiful Black doll to your child’s—or your own—collection. Described as a “curious, bright, humorous and young girl who has a natural interest in learning computer programming concepts from her mom,” Somi is an interactive African American doll that exposes kids to computer science concepts …

New York City will require employers with more than four employees to provide salary ranges on job postings as early as April. So far, the advancement in salary transparency is highlighting a strongly desired public discourse on income disparity.  Black businesswoman signing contract. (Photo: Getty Images) Rosie Nguyen, founder of …

February is the month that marks the celebration of the Black experience, a time to reflect on the past and uplift the next generation of Black men and women. When it comes to racial progress, some of the most influential changemakers in the Black community have been children. From young revolutionaries …

After decades of being underfunded, Tennessee State University will receive a major investment. Announced during his State of the State speech this past Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said he’s allocated $318 million for the historically Black college in Nashville. “Today, I’m recommending a $250 million dollar investment to improve …

Black History Month is a time to celebrate not only influential Black trailblazers, but also the true meaning of Black excellence. It is a month where Black people should feel encouraged to celebrate their authenticity and truly embrace the greatness of Black culture.  In order to truly understand the magnitude …

Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission has announced the lineup for what’s being called a “Taste of Carnival,” a combination of virtual and in-person events at spaces deemed safe zones. It’s a scaled-down version of the country’s carnival celebration — which has long been dubbed “The Greatest Show on Earth” — due …

I was today years old when I learned each Black History Month has a theme. I called my grandmother and asked her why no one had ever told me; she didn’t know either. I’ve been celebrating Black History Month all my life and never knew there were levels to this. …

“Hijab is our crown, not a crime.” That is the tagline of World Hijab Day, established in 2012 by Nazma Khan in an effort “to fight discrimination against Muslim women through awareness [and] education.” Now in its 10th year, World Hijab Day is both a celebration and an invitation for …