A high-profile bid to build a Caesars Palace casino in the heart of Times Square, backed by SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, Roc Nation and Live Nation, was voted down by a state community advisory committee on Sept. 17, dealing a major blow to one of Manhattan’s most closely watched gambling proposals. The plan envisioned converting […]
Lori Harvey has opened up about years of debilitating symptoms that she says were repeatedly brushed aside by doctors, leading to delayed diagnoses of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. Speaking on the SHEMD podcast with obstetrician-gynaecologist Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and producer Mary Alice Haney, Harvey described a long, frustrating search for answers. “I’ve been […]
When South African attorney Tshego Gaelae captured the Mrs. World title in January, becoming the pageant’s first Black winner, she stepped into a whirlwind of expectation and scrutiny that few outside the industry fully grasp. A newcomer to pageantry who first earned Mrs. South Africa, Gaelae says the learning curve has been steep but clarifying. […]
Stefon Diggs was born on November 29, 1993, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Raised in a tight-knit family, Diggs assumed responsibility early after his father’s passing in 2008, helping to guide his younger brothers. Football became both an outlet and a proving ground. At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, he earned recognition as one of […]
Looking for destinations where safety, dignity, and community are more than buzzwords? These five countries pair low crime and strong rule-of-law with anti-racism frameworks and vibrant Black/diaspora scenes. No country is racism-free, but the signals below, peace indices, laws, and official advisories, make these solid picks for Black travelers planning stress-free trips. 1) Canada Canada […]
