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✕ It’s officially Black Business Month, and Mompreneurs is back with brand-new episodes to spotlight the incredible women proving that motherhood and business can thrive together. Kicking off the series, our host Nancy Redd sits down with Angelina Spicer to talk about her inspiring journey from comedian to “accidental activist.” The writer, producer, actress, wife, and mother shared how her postpartum struggles set her on the unexpected path to becoming […]

✕ Gospel producer Justin Radford sat down with The Nightly Spirit host Darlene McCoy for a conversation about faith, purpose, and his brand new summertime EP, 99 Degrees. Known across the industry as “the Pharrell of gospel” and a Grammy-connected hitmaker, Radford is no stranger to making waves, and this project is no different. The Meaning Behind the Heat The title carries more weight than a hot forecast. “You know […]

Source: igorr1 / Getty Celebrate National Tequila Day National Tequila Day (July 24th) is the perfect excuse to learn what actually separates one tequila from another. While many people simply think of tequila as “blanco” or “gold,” the category is much more specific than that. Aging, color, flavor, and sipping style all change depending on the type, which makes tequila one of the most versatile spirits to enjoy. RELATED: Black […]

Source: Chris Manning / Getty There’s always something the young people are saying that confuses their aunties, uncles, parents, and grandparents. If you’ve opened TikTok, Instagram, or ear-hustled a young person’s conversation this week chances are you’ve seen or heard someone whisper, “Quiet on the creek.” This is being done with no context, no explanation, just pure vibes. And if you’re anything like most of us, you probably stopped for […]

Source: Handout / Getty Southeast Texas is facing a severe threat of tropical weather later this week. On Monday, the National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Depression Two is strengthening as it spins across the northern Gulf of Mexico. Storm watches stretch from the Florida Panhandle into New Orleans. The latest news indicates a sharp shift in the storm’s track that is expected to bring it back towards southeast Texas […]

Source: Connecticut Post/Hearst Newspapers / Getty It’s already time to start preparing to send children back to school. And while many kids are not ready to go back there are plenty of parents ready to get these kids back in the classroom. But are we prepared for the financial strain school can bring? From grade school to college, students have needs that can be extremely expensive for parents. 14 states […]

In case you didn’t know, today (July 14) is National Nude Day. While it doesn’t give us a 24-hour pass to break the law by committing acts of public lewdness — save the skin show for the showers! — it does give us the agency to be proud of the skin we’re in and look onto our bare bodies with the utmost confidence. One way we’ve seen that happening in […]

Source: Karmelo Anthony / Collin County Karmelo Anthony’s Defense team has filed new motions seeking a retrial and the judge’s removal from the case. 19-year-old Carmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. As part of this case’s new appeal process, Anthony hired a new legal team, led by attorney Russell Wilson. TRENDING: Karmelo […]

Source: ruksutakarn / Getty Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, fried chicken is getting the spotlight this National Fried Chicken Day. Whether you’re craving classic Southern-style chicken, spicy sandwiches, tenders, or wings, restaurants across the country are celebrating with limited-time deals, discounts, and freebies. From fast-food favorites to local chains, here’s where you can score the best National Fried Chicken Day food deals before they’re gone. TRENDING: The R&B Tour […]