Author: Dorcas Onasa

A series of fast moving wildfires have swept through the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction across Georgia and northern Florida. More than 50 homes have been reduced to ash, hundreds of families have been forced to flee and officials are now managing what has become one of the most severe wildfire crises either state has seen in years. The fires, accelerated by an extreme drought and strong wind conditions, prompted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency covering more than half of the state’s counties. For many residents in affected areas, the speed of the flames…

Erykah Badu has never been one to shy away from a provocative thought, and her latest remarks are no exception. The Grammy winning artist recently suggested that if Black churchgoers redirected their tithes the traditional 10% of income given to the church into personal investments instead, they could potentially become millionaires. The comment landed like a spark in dry grass, igniting a sweeping debate about money, faith and the role of the Black church in building or limiting generational wealth. The conversation quickly spread across social media, pulling in clergy members, financial voices, theologians and everyday churchgoers who found themselves…

When High Potential star Javicia Leslie and Nana-Yaw Asamoah decided to get married, they did not simply plan a wedding they designed an experience. The actress, 38, and her now husband, 43, said their vows on April 18 at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba, a luxury beachfront resort nestled along the Caribbean coast of Riviera Maya, Mexico. Around 150 guests made the trip to witness the multi-day celebration, which was as intentional and heartfelt as the love story behind it. The couple’s path to the altar began at a karaoke bar in Los Angeles, where a mutual friend introduced them knowing…

The workplace is shifting faster than most professionals can keep up with. Artificial intelligence is reshaping job functions, layoffs are rattling industries once considered stable, and the rules of career advancement seem to be rewritten overnight. For many workers, the question is no longer whether disruption is coming it is already here. At the recent Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, a panel of powerhouse women gathered to offer something professionals everywhere desperately need: a clear, actionable roadmap for surviving and thriving in this new landscape. Moderated by career and leadership coach Joyel Crawford, the panel featured Deriece Harrington of…

Atlanta’s cultural footprint is getting a major spotlight as Atlanta Influences Everything expands into one of the busiest travel hubs in the world. The organization, widely known for championing the city’s creative identity, has officially launched a storefront at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, marking a milestone moment for both the brand and the community it represents. The opening signals more than a retail expansion. It reflects years of effort to position Atlanta’s influence at the center of global conversations around culture, fashion and entrepreneurship. A decade-long vision comes to life The new storefront is the result of a long-term…

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has stepped down from Congress as an ethics investigation into her conduct intensified, marking a dramatic turn in her political career. The Florida Democrat’s resignation came just as lawmakers were preparing for further proceedings tied to allegations involving campaign finances and official conduct. Her departure brings an immediate end to her tenure representing Florida’s 20th Congressional District, while also halting a formal disciplinary process that had been building momentum on Capitol Hill. Mounting ethics allegations The controversy surrounding Cherfilus-McCormick grew after a preliminary review by the House Ethics Committee identified what officials described as substantial evidence of…

On June 18, 2026, the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood will open its doors for a one night only event that jazz fans will not want to overlook. Renaissance entertainer Aaron Akins will take the stage with his tribute show, “Into the Cole A Tribute to Nat King Cole, a performance that has already earned him a nomination for Best Male Cabaret Concert Artist from BroadwayWorld.com. The evening will feature some of the most cherished songs from the Grammy Award winning legend’s catalog, including the timeless classic Rambling Rose. From church choir to the big screen Akins path to this…

For Will Packer, the romance on screen in his latest film is not just a professional project it is deeply personal. The veteran producer, 52, attended the New York City premiere of the newly released romcom You, Me & Tuscany on April 8, and he did not go alone. His wife of more than 10 years, Heather Hayslett, was right by his side for what the couple had declared an official date night. It was a fitting setting: Packer has credited Hayslett as the very reason he signed on to produce the film in the first place. How a boat…

Long before the Kardashian name became synonymous with billion-dollar beauty brands and sprawling business empires, there was a small clothing boutique in Calabasas, Calif., built on a credit card, a whole lot of ambition and, by Khloé Kardashian’s own admission, almost no clue what they were getting into. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s The Morgan Stewart Show, Khloé, 41, took a candid look back at the early days of Dash the fashion boutique she launched alongside sisters Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian around 2006. What followed was a refreshingly honest account of three young women learning the retail business…

What looked like a scene from a science fiction film played out on the streets of Beijing on Sunday, as dozens of Chinese made humanoid robots lined up to compete in a half marathon. The event was the second of its kind, but the difference between this year’s race and last year’s debut was striking enough to signal that something significant is happening in the world of robotics and fast. In the first edition, most robots did not even finish the 21 kilometer course. The robot that won crossed the line in 2 hours and 40 minutes, more than double…