There is nothing quite like stumbling on a great podcast, filled with interesting talking points and coverage of subject matters that interest you. Podcasts with great production, and funny, charismatic hosts whose ideas and conversations are thought-provoking usually stick with you. In a world teeming with endless podcasts on an infinite number of subjects, both… Continue reading 5 Podcasts You’ll Enjoy Listening To As A Black Woman
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5 Facts About The Newest US Open Champion Coco Gauff
19-year-old pro-tennis player, Coco Gauff, whose real name Cori Gauff, sent the world into a collective cheer when she emerged as champion at the 2023 US Open tournament. Gauff, an Atlanta-born player, competed against Belarusian tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who is ranked No. 1 in women’s singles. Guaff’s landmark win is a stunning recovery following… Continue reading 5 Facts About The Newest US Open Champion Coco Gauff
After Rescuing Coffee Shop, Sisters Focus on Other Black Women-Owned Businesses
Breana and Diana Baye are the owners of Vault + Vine, a coffee, plant and gift shop recovered from the brink of shutting down. The shop, which is based in the East Falls area of Philadelphia, was almost lost to the whims of inflation before the sisters, who were once patrons of the store themselves,… Continue reading After Rescuing Coffee Shop, Sisters Focus on Other Black Women-Owned Businesses
Victoria Monét On How Motherhood Impacted “Jaguar 2”
Victoria Monét’s debut album “Jaguar II,” drops today and the famed singer and songwriter is sharing details about how motherhood impacted her music. While speaking with Teen Vogue about her album, Monét disclosed that she was breastfeeding while recording the album. In the interview, Monét shares that her 2-year-old daughter, Hazel, is her biggest fan… Continue reading Victoria Monét On How Motherhood Impacted “Jaguar 2”
News Anchor Shares Sweet On-Air Proposal
A Tennessee TV anchor’s sweet engagement to a fellow reporter aired on NBC affiliate WRCB-TV’s Sunday night newscast. Cornelia Nicholson read the news on her teleprompter when she realized the news was a bit unusual. “Coming up right now, we have the story of two young journalists,” she began her report, still oblivious. Nicholson began… Continue reading News Anchor Shares Sweet On-Air Proposal
Lauryn Hill’s 25h Anniversary Tour for ‘Miseducation’ Includes Fugees
Lauryn Hill announced her world tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary for her “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” album. Joining the eight-time Grammy-winning artist is the Fugees, the group she was a part of in the 90s. The 17-day anniversary tour has been set to begin in September with the last date slated in November.… Continue reading Lauryn Hill’s 25h Anniversary Tour for ‘Miseducation’ Includes Fugees
GloRilla Promotes Toxic Twenties, Here’s Why Social Media Disagrees
Fast-rising rapper GloRilla has one simple message for young women in their twenties: stay toxic. The “Tomorrow 2” rapper took to her Instagram stories early Tuesday to dispense this life lesson. “I just want to let y’all know, be toxic for the rest of your twenties,” the 24-year-old rapper said. She tells her followers that… Continue reading GloRilla Promotes Toxic Twenties, Here’s Why Social Media Disagrees
Beyoncé Makes ‘Fabulous Silver Fashions’ Birthday Request in Honor of Virgo Season
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is coming to an end in September. Before Queen Bey wraps up what has been one of the most impactful tours of 2023, she’s making a birthday request for all remaining attendees; silver fashions. The “Break My Soul” singer took to her Instagram story on Tuesday to issue the request to… Continue reading Beyoncé Makes ‘Fabulous Silver Fashions’ Birthday Request in Honor of Virgo Season
Books by Black Women to Read in August
A searing tale about the juvenile system and the nuances of familial love. A fast-paced epic fantasy inspired by Nigerian mythology. A sapphic love story between two young college students. A gripping thriller about abuse and murder. These are some of the stories published by Black women this month. They span various genres and explore… Continue reading Books by Black Women to Read in August
Amber Riley to Voice Ursula in ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’
Actress and singer, Amber Riley, will be voicing Ursula in a the “Little Mermaid” animated series coming to Disney Junior. The new series, titled “Disney Junior’s Ariel,” will build on the original film’s storyline for the network’s younger audience. Riley is best known for her role as Mercedes on the TV musical “Glee.” In 2016,… Continue reading Amber Riley to Voice Ursula in ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’