If you didn’t experience Essence’s My City 4 Ways influential tastemaker event, you missed out on the hottest celebration in town. The No. 1 publication for African
With the year winding down, the holiday season accounts for 30 percent of annual retail sales. According to Forbes, Americans will spend nine times the amount
Rolling out’s 2016 holiday gift guide is a quick link to spreading holiday cheer. With only a few weeks to the biggest gift-giving day of the
How did you get here, Mr. Right? Just when you think you are over that last breakup or divorce, the perfect mate walks into your
Sporting a hat, with his face always hidden behind a bandana to preserve his anonymity; but what is he famous for? Well, Alec Monopoly owes
In today’s tense climate following the U.S. presidential election, virtually everything has taken on an extra layer of political nuance. Take, for example, a seemingly
Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison and comedian and political commentator Larry Wilmore have both written compelling essays in the aftermath of Donald Trump becoming president-elect.
On Nov. 19, the Detroit Repertory Theatre celebrated its 60th anniversary for its 2016-2017 season. The theater opened in Detroit in 1957, originally performing children’s
So maybe you’ve decided to skip out on Black Friday this year. You might want to consider starting your local holiday shopping on Small Business
If you’re looking for something soulful to do in metro Detroit this weekend, then Urban Organic Lifestyle Music (UOLM) may have created the perfect event
Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season with family, love and holiday celebrations. It’s that special time of year where families should come together to give
Jane Oranika, 19, of Montgomery, Alabama, recorded a video of her painting her face with light-colored concealer as a joke to overcome the anxiety of
Macy’s proudly hosted the 69th annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 20 — a moving and memorable way to kick off the holiday season
Dance Theatre of Harlem visited Chicago for three performances at the Auditorium Theatre. Dance Theatre of Harlem infuses the traditional styles of ballet while celebrating
Renowned, award-winning playwright Angela Barrow-Dunlap debuted her stage play production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls at the Music Hall for the Performing Arts in
Black Friday is upon us. So, it’s no surprise that mega-retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon would try to get an edge on the
You’ve been ignoring the signs for far too long. And while your mother, close friends, and the entire church usher board all want you to
With the season of giving rolling in, what better time to give back to support a great cause than now? UAW-Ford has invested in the
2016 has certainly been the year of amazing weddings. From the beautiful #DuncanForever surprise nuptials to Ray J and Princess’ televised jaw-dropping L.A. wedding, resulting
Michelle Obama landed her third Vogue magazine cover this week within seven years. It’s true, Obama has achieved much during her eight-year tenure at The
