As layoffs, slow hiring, and economic uncertainty hit Black women hard, scammers are using fake recruiters, deepfakes, and polished job posts to steal personal information. By Kimberly Wilson The job hunt has always been a stress-inducing process. It’s a never-ending cycle of apply, get rejected, apply again, complete a task, get an interview, then get ghosted. […]
The former Seahawks star finishes his career with 353 touchdown passes and will join The NFL Today on CBS Sports as an analyst this fall. By Okla Jones · Updated June 4, 2026 Russell Wilson is stepping away from professional football. The longtime NFL quarterback announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 14 seasons and will begin a career
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Inside Fancy’s, the River Oaks lounge where LCN Hospitality Group is rewriting the rules of going out — during the week. By Shelby Stewart It’s 4 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and Fancy’s is already alive. The staff moves through the intimate dining room with the focused energy of people who know what’s coming. Candles get
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From Beanie Sigel to Jazmine Sullivan, the city took center stage during the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s unforgettable headlining set. By Okla Jones Jay-Z returned to the stage in a big way at this year’s Roots Picnic. Heading up to the weekend, anticipation hovered over Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau as fans speculated about what the rap icon might have planned
The group also includes Tracy McGrady, Dylan Harper and Ron Harper Jr. as the luxury EV company expands its push into athlete-backed ownership. By Shelby Stewart A new wave of athlete investors is showing that the stars of today are thinking far beyond endorsements. On Monday, luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive announced the launch of Karma Nexus,
Megan Thee Stallion rocked a sexy, beach-ready ponytail for her Hot Girl Summer Swimwear show. By India Espy-Jones · Updated May 29, 2026 It’s officially hot girl summer. Why? Megan Thee Stallion arrived at Miami Swim Week for her Hot Girl Summer Swimwear show. There, she presented her latest bikini line in her sexiest, most beach-ready hairstyle yet: an ultra-sleek,
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On her 77th birthday, the legendary actress reflects on her storied career and why staying active is the key to success. “I love to live,” she says. By Okla Jones · Updated May 26, 2026 “It’s always nice to share what you’ve learned on your journey with everyone because it’s so vast,” Pam Grier says. “I’ve learned so much and
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Founder Jason Kelley set out to help people find their people. What he built is now a multi-city network reshaping how connection happens. By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 4, 2026 Moving to a new city is hard enough. But moving to a new city alone and spending the first six months trying to figure out the
The icon spoke to Angie Martinez about boundaries, protecting those she loves, and why minding her business is the secret to her happiness. By ESSENCE Editors Queen Latifah seems to be in a really happy place in her life, and her family is a big part of that. That’s probably why the Oscar nominee is so protective