MarcyPen Capital Partners, the investment firm co-founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, is leading the charge to acquire LVMH’s 50% stake in Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty. If this deal goes through, it would hand ownership of the globally influential cosmetics brand to Rihanna and a firm led by one of the most powerful figures in entertainment and […]
Candace Mitchell Harris, founder and CEO of MYAVANA, is leading a beauty-technology revolution that merges data science with personal wellness. She is transforming how people understand, care for, and celebrate their hair. What sets Harris apart is her bold journey from computer science graduate to founder of an emerging AI-powered beauty tech company. The company […]
In 2026, the travel world is broadening its focus to feature places and accommodations influenced by Black American ownership, heritage, and cultural pride. From luxury resorts led by industry pioneers to historic towns that welcomed generations of Black vacationers, these ten black-owned travel destinations offer experiences that are both meaningful and memorable. 1. Salamander Resort […]
The National Civil Rights Museum has opened the Bayard Rustin Institute for Justice and Education. This national center is the first of its kind. It aims to bring one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most important thinkers into a living curriculum for the 21st century. The institute officially opened on June 9 at the museum […]
Jennifer Lopez, the talented singer, actress, and cultural figure, shared her feelings this week in a conversation that resonated across Hollywood and with fans around the globe. As she navigates her emotional journey after her divorce from Ben Affleck, Lopez became visibly moved while discussing a film that she says “changed her life.” This provided […]
