Christmas doesn’t have to be busy, performative, or perfect to be meaningful. This reflective holiday piece invites you to release the pressure, redefine joy, and embrace a softer way of celebrating the season. A reminder that peace, presence, and simplicity are more than enough this Christmas.

With Christmas only a week away, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with the Black holiday movies that always deliver. This curated watchlist dives into beloved classics and modern gems, offering nostalgia, joy, community, and the kind of storytelling that feels like home. Grab your cocoa and press play.

This holiday season, make your shopping list a reflection of your values. Explore a curated edit of Black and Brown owned brands across beauty, food, home, and lifestyle — all offering standout gifts with purpose, personality, and impact. Let your dollars do good while your gifts stay gorgeous.

The holiday season is shifting, and so are the traditions that shape it. Explore how to build rituals that fit today’s financial reality, deepen connection, and bring purpose back to the celebrations that m

This holiday season isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing it on purpose. Americans are stepping away from corporate Christmas and embracing conscious, values-driven celebration. Here’s why the shift is happening and what it means for how we honor the season

Allyship isn’t about optics — it’s about intention. In this modern guide to showing up, Ardenia breaks down what real allyship looks like in 2025 and why empathy, awareness, and shared power are redefining what it means to stand together.

The Blue Wave of 2025 wasn’t just political — it was cultural. From Zohran Mamdani’s history-making win in New York to flipped seats in the Deep South that ended Mississippi’s Republican supermajority, Election Night felt like democracy’s comeback era. Here’s the tea on what happened, who made history, and why this shift is bigger than party lines.

The government shutdown has left millions of Americans uncertain about their next meal as SNAP benefits hang in limbo. Food insecurity isn’t about laziness — it’s about survival, humanity, and systems stretched to their breaking point. Here’s what you can do right now to protect your neighbors and keep food on America’s tables.

The Corporatepreneur Economy breaks down the rise of women balancing full-time jobs and side ventures — not as a passion project, but as a survival strategy in a system that still undervalues their labor. This is the data, the imbalance, and the blueprint for what comes next.

When the government shuts down, it’s not the powerful who suffer. It’s the teachers, inspectors, soldiers, and parents who keep the country running. This isn’t politics—it’s people’s lives. Ardenia breaks down who’s being hit hardest, why it keeps happening, and what we can do to stop it before it happens again.

While Trump warns of “lawless blue cities,” Portland just wrapped a marathon with 12,000 runners and zero drama. A judge blocked the National Guard, restaurants are full, and the city’s biggest emergency remains the oat milk shortage. Portland isn’t burning — it’s thriving, running, and refusing to play the villain in anyone’s campaign ad.

Kamala Harris’s 107 Days isn’t a victory lap—it’s a candid account of speed-running a campaign, confronting crises, and navigating the harsher spotlight women leaders face.

Disney’s site crashed after mass cancellations. Affiliates are refusing Kimmel. Nexstar’s $6.2B merger could give them 80% market control. This isn’t just TV—it’s oligopoly in action.

Free speech is your right, but it isn’t free. In today’s hostile political climate, speaking your mind online can put a target on your back. From doxxing to harassment, the risks are real—but so are the ways you can protect yourself. Here’s what you need to know before you hit publish.

Donald Trump calls Chicago a warzone—but that narrative couldn’t be further from the truth. Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the U.S. and the #2 city in the world, drawing millions of visitors each year for its skyline, food, culture, and resilient people. Here’s what Trump doesn’t want you to know about America’s crown jewel of the Midwest.

Pinky Cole. Lisa Price. Fawn Weaver. Three powerhouse women, three high-stakes battles, one powerful truth: ownership is the ultimate win. This is what reclaiming your business — and your legacy — really looks like.

Rep. Nicole Collier refused to bow to intimidation in the Texas House, sleeping on the chamber floor with her blanket, mask, and bonnet. In standing against forced police escorts and partisan gerrymandering, she showed what courage and resistance look like in real time.

During Black Week, Oak Bluffs transforms into a living scrapbook of history, culture, and connection. Here’s why 2026 is the year to experience this powerful celebration for yourself.

I turned 50 — and baby, we did it BIG! From champagne toasts and drag shows to vineyard tours and Nobu dinners, my ATL birthday retreat was everything I dreamed of and more. Surrounded by 14 of my closest sistas, this weekend was full of love, laughter, luxury, and real-deal Black girl joy. Come take a peek inside a birthday celebration fit for royalty.

Black joy is global—and this summer, we’re showing up for it. Whether you're headed to a Carnival fete or a luxury food reunion, this guide breaks down 4 unforgettable events where Black culture, travel, and celebration collide.