NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Attorney General Letitia James sits in the courtroom for the civil trial of former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court on October 18, 2023 in New York City. Trump may be forced to sell off his properties after Justice Arthur …
Read More »Couple Goes Viral After Disinviting Non-RSVP Guests To Their Wedding
by Jameelah Mullen March 24, 2024 A couple sent an unconventional note to their invitees, and the internet has some strong opinions. Wedding planning can be daunting, especially when you are unsure how many guests will attend. A couple decided to take matters into their own hands by disinviting people …
Read More »The Joys of Chronic Rewatching
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or …
Read More »5 things to consider when looking for charities to support
As 2023 twirls into its grand finale, and we start dusting off our resolutions for the new year, let’s talk about something that doesn’t just sparkle for the season but has the power to illuminate the entire year: charitable giving. But, let’s be real — choosing the right charity can …
Read More »Would You Buy These Mansions that Nelly, Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, Shaquille O'Neil, Richard Pryor Once Lived In?
Photo: Stephen Dolinsky Trump could lose his New York City Sky Scrapers any day now, but best believe this Black athlete has everything secured. Can you imagine living in a mansion not far from the Big Apple? For those in search of a waterfront castle an hour away from Manhattan, …
Read More »Saints, let’s talk about sex
“Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black thought leaders across faiths. “What if we considered being a musician a type of sexual orientation?” This was the question I posed during a recent episode of “Beyond the Gatekeepers” livestream with Bishops Yvette Flunder and Vanessa Brown, the open and affirming …
Read More »I Watched This Island Wash Away in a Decade
This article was originally published by Hakai Magazine. Before the sea started taking house-size bites out of Nyangai, this small tropical island off the coast of Sierra Leone hummed with activity. I first visited in 2013 while documenting the construction of a school on a neighboring island. It was a …
Read More »Want to get out of debt this year? Check your overspending
Now that the holiday season is over, the next season can begin — the season of actually paying for what you bought over the holidays. With overspending at an all-time high, you may find yourself owing more than you wanted to. (Photo credit: AdobeStock) According to the New York Federal …
Read More »Virginia Legislature Approves Commission To Investigate Displacement Of Black Communities By Public Institutions
by Daniel Johnson March 23, 2024 The move by the Virginia State Legislature comes after a 2023 investigative media series traced how universities across the country have been responsible for uprooting Black families and families of color. On March 16, the Virginia State Legislature agreed to a state budget that …
Read More »Strahan twins enjoy basketball and salon outing before Isabella starts second chemo round
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella is trying to remain optimistic as she gears up for her second round of chemotherapy. According to People, Isabella Strahan has been chronicling her health journey in a YouTube series she started after having emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, the most …
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