What Not To Bring To The Black BBQ, Virginia Woman Makes Big Money With Side Hustle, Black Woman Should Have Died But Didn’t— and More

16 Dishes Not Allowed at The 4th of July Cookout Or Any Other Black Gathering This Summer

As we progress further into the summer, it’s time we lay some rules down for one of the most common gatherings Black folks enjoy: the cookout.

Whether it’s a high school graduation, the 4th of July or just nice weather, we don’t need too many excuses to “throw sum on the grill.” Next thing you know, what began with a party of four turns into a full-fledged family gathering. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Virginia Woman Turns Facebook Side Hustle into a Booming Six-Figure Success

For Teyoshe Smith, making charcuterie spreads for family and friends’ events started as a labor of love. But as the appetite for their delicious displays increased, Smith began selling her creations on Facebook Marketplace in May 2022 and using lunch breaks at her day job as a project manager at Capital One to deliver them to customers around Richmond, Virginia. - Angela Johnson Read More

Gabby Thomas IS Doing What While Training for the Olympics?!

Gabby Thomas, 27, won the 200 meter dash during the U.S. Olympic trials this weekend, putting her on schedule to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. One would think as the games speedily approach, she’d be consumed by training and conditioning. However, Thomas refused to spend her whole 24 hours on the track. - Kalyn Womack Read More

You Can’t Have a Black Fourth of July Cookout Without These Things

The country is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. For some, it’s a time to remember the birth of our nation. But let’s face it, for Black folks, it’s more about a day off and the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends to eat and drink. - Angela Johnson Read More

Yes, AI Is Screwing Over Black Folks, But Here’s How We Can Game The System

How many of you reading this use AI daily? If you’re thinking, “Not me,” think again...just about all of us do. From unlocking our phones with facial recognition to scrolling through social media, artificial intelligence is everywhere and only becoming more pervasive. It’s like having an invisible assistant that you didn’t ask for but can’t live without. - Cali Green Read More

Sickle Cell Should’ve Killed Her as a Teenager, But Guess What Birthday She’s Celebrating This Year!

Patricia McGill is doing something she never thought she’d be able to do – preparing to celebrate her 80th birthday. That’s because, at age 13, the Houston native was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. - Angela Johnson Read More