What Not to Bring to Black Barbecue, Virginia Woman Makes Big Money From Her Side Hustle, Black Woman Should Have Died But Didn’t – and More
16 Foods Not Allowed at a Fourth of July Barbecue or Any Other Black Gathering This Summer
As we move further into summer, it’s time to establish some rules for one of the most common gatherings enjoyed by Black people: the barbecue.
Whether it’s a high school graduation, the Fourth of July, or just the weather, we don’t need many excuses to “throw something on the grill.” And then, all of a sudden, what started as a group of four people turned into a full-fledged family reunion. – Kalyn Womack Read more
Virginia Woman Turns Facebook Side Hustle Into Six-Figure Success
For Teyoshe Smith, making charcuterie spreads for family and friends events started as a labor of love. But as appetite for their delicious presentations grew, Smith began selling her creations on Facebook Marketplace in May 2022 and using lunch breaks from her day job as a project manager at Capital One to deliver them to customers in Richmond, Virginia. – Angela Johnson Read more
What is Gabby Thomas doing while training for the Olympics?!
Gabby Thomas, 27, won the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic qualifiers this weekend, earning her a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. You’d think that with the Games approaching, she’d be wrapped up in training and conditioning. However, Thomas refused to spend the entire 24 hours on the track. – Kalyn Womack Read more
You Can’t Have a Black 4th of July Barbecue Without These Things
The country is gearing up 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 people, it’s more of a day off and the perfect excuse to gather with family and friends to eat and drink. – Angela Johnson Read more
Yes, AI is hurting Black people, but here’s how we can game the system
How many of you reading this use AI in your daily life? If you’re thinking, “Not me,” think again… almost all of us do. From unlocking our phones with facial recognition to scrolling through social media, artificial intelligence is everywhere and only getting more ubiquitous. It’s like having an invisible assistant you didn’t ask for but can’t live without. – Cali Green Read more
Sickle cell disease should have killed her as a teenager, but guess what birthday she’s celebrating this year!
Patricia McGill is doing something she never thought she could: She’s getting ready to celebrate her 80th birthday. That’s because at age 13, the Houston native was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. – Angela Johnson Read more
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