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Nyla Hayes loved brontosaurus dinosaurs as a little girl. She thought they were fascinating and strong. She even gave them the nickname “long neckies.” As she continued to cultivate a love of drawing, Hayes, now 13, drew on her love of the creature, creating beautiful, unique art pieces with that …

Country artist Mickey Guyton at the 64th Annual GRAMMY AwardsPhoto: Jeff Kravitz (Getty Images) You may not hear country music booming out of the speakers of many cars in the inner cities of New York, Chicago or Detroit. But a new generation of country artists like Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton …

Always different, always the same. Which is to say, whatever the size or mood or condition of the room, whether there’s hair coiled blackly in the bathtub or an orchid in a vase on the table, what greets you as you open the door, every time, is a neutral waft …

The value of a personal or business is priceless. Whether building a personal brand or looking to launch an online store or boutique, there’s no better platform than the internet to spread your message. Website creation has transformed a lot over the years to that point where virtually anyone with …

Photo: Universal History Archive (Getty Images) Brooklyn-native Shirley Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was a nursery school teacher before she got into politics. In 1969 Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 12th District of New York. Chisholm used …

The creative mind is a beautiful thing that helps people bring their passion to fruition. Having a business mind as well elevates the chances of entrepreneurial success. As an interdisciplinary artist, Melissa Sutherland Moss has been able to focus her energy and business acumen to help artists such as herself …

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks speaks after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general …

“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. What is the point of arguing with someone who disagrees with you? Presumably, you …

After Kanye West pulled out of the upcoming Coachella festival, organizers immediately went and found a suitable replacement in The Weeknd, who wanted Kanye’s salary—and got it. According to PageSix, to combat any fallout from Ye not being at next week’s Coachella Festival, organizers of the popular annual showcase announced that …

Awareness of the Black maternal health crisis has risen in recent years, but progress in preventing Black maternal morbidity or major complications during childbirth has unfortunately been much slower. While several politicians—including Vice President Kamala Harris—have lobbied to highlight racial disparities in maternal health in hope of improving outcomes, Black …