AT&T’s Jalayna Bolden secured $3.1B for Black businesses during the pandemic

Jalayna Bolden graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She currently leads the AT&T supplier diversity team, which ensures AT&T maintains a diverse supplier base of minority, women, service-disabled veterans and LGBTQ+-led businesses. Bolden’s passion for supporting minority-owned businesses

10 ways diabetics can enjoy the summer heat

Diabetics are more sensitive to summer heat, so preparing for the hotter months of the year is imperative as heat can affect blood sugar levels. Patients who take insulin to control blood sugars could be at higher risk of health

The Beauty Broker’s guide to summer hair care

Summer is quickly approaching and Andrea Powe, aka the Beauty Broker, is here to get your hair in top condition for the season. Powe is a “hair growth expert and stylist” with 33 years of experience. Her A-list clients include “The

Trainer William ‘King’ Hollis offers spring fitness tips

Fitness trainer, motivational speaker, author and influencer William “King” Hollis has racked up 500 million total views on YouTube and has shared his fitness expertise on numerous platforms around the world. He has spoken on the subject to NFL football

Couples’ 4-step guide to the health benefits of breast massage

Breast massage is considered sacred by the proponents of ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine, which focuses on natural healing. Practitioners use precious massage oil called Abhyanga and massage breast tissue to release toxins. A 2011 study found that Abhyanga decreased subjective

12-step guide to managing your 1st vaccination shot

On March 11, 2021, Barack and Michelle Obama documented getting vaccinated on Instagram to encourage others to do the same. On March 13, the Nation of Islam held a massive anti-vaccination demonstration at the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta.  No matter

10 ways to get out when domestic violence hits hard

The pandemic is causing stress in every area of our lives. The issue is compounded by the fact that many of us are out of work, facing financial hardships, and spending more time at home.  If your relationship was in

Are the ingredients in deodorant making you sick? 

When was the last time you read the ingredients on the back of your favorite stick of deodorant? Nine times out of 10 you will see “aluminum” and a host of other toxic chemicals that keep you dry. However, how

7 tips for coping with the switch to daylight saving time

This week we sprang forward. The zombie apocalypse has begun. Daylight savings is here and this week we are trying to adjust to the time difference by injecting high volumes of caffeine and pushing ourselves to the max. But how

Black female stars turn 50 but stay fabulous

Many of our beloved entertainment and music stars are maturing beautifully as they join club 50. These icons should be celebrated as they cross the 50-year threshold and rolling out is featuring some of our favorites as they celebrate five