Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty In October 2023 Chipotle Mexican Grill raised the menu prices before the the chain increased its prices in June of 2021 and in August of 2022.  Fast forward to December of 2024 and now we are learning that the popular fast-food chain is planning to increase their prices once again, this time by approximately 2%. But why?  In […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE The holiday season is a time for family, community, and celebration, but for Black families, the traditions that have been passed down through generations are particularly meaningful. These customs connect us to our rich cultural heritage and remind us of the resilience and joy that have defined the Black experience.  Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture, takes place from December 26 to January […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lyndon Stratford / Getty Enterprising organizations and highly motivated individuals use the fourth quarter to get a head start on the new year ahead. This is particularly true of side hustles, where strategic planning can lead to lucrative opportunities. With many people looking for ways to supplement their income or explore new passions, a new year offers a perfect chance to get ahead […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: ttsz / Getty While every organ in your body plays a vital role in working in tandem to keep the blood flowing, many consider the heart to be the epicenter of all human life — that notion is emphasized even greater for those who battle cardiovascular disease. Bringing you a special conversation sponsored by the American Heart Association, Sybil Wilkes played host in […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: invincible_bulldog / Getty Whether you’re slowly winding down your summer, counting down the days until fall, looking forward to getting toasty this winter or plotting on your plans for spring, one shared joy regardless of the season is a luxury hotel stay. Long gone are the days though where it saves to stay longer; now you can simply kick it for the day. […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The life of a bachelor can bear many gifts — freedom, first and only dibs on drinking out the carton and a general spot in the world to call your own is a lifestyle that many, many, many, many men dream about. 50 Cent can be seen as the apex goal of what it means to be that guy. […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevin Carter / Getty Travel can be expensive but when you can get a deal or something for free like a flight, you better hop on it and do it quickly.  Southwest Airlines has brought back for a very limited time their extremely popular companion pass program.  This program lets one person fly for free after you purchase a qualifying ticket, so basically […]

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty As we celebrate the sounds and sights of inspirational music this year, gospel music is undoubtedly present at countless festivals, expos, fairs, concerts, and live experiences. It’s necessary to pause and pay homage to gospel music history makers, including some of Christian hip-hop‘s leading figures and accomplishments. SEE ALSO: Jekalyn Carr Recreates Legendary Gospel Album Covers For Her 27th Birthday […]