Why Rihanna is America’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire, and Kylie Jenner is Not

Why Rihanna is America’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire, and Kylie Jenner is Not

Rihanna attends Sephora Fenty Beauty by Rihanna launch event on April 5, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Shutterstock) By The Root Rihanna was officially named America’s youngest self-made billionaire in June of 2022, being 34 and worth $1.4 billion. This comes a year after the announcement from Forbes that Kylie, who was previously called the youngest […]

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of a New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline by the State Department of Health in Partnership With NYC Health + Hospitals

888-TREAT-NY Hotline Utilizes NYC Health + Hospitals' Virtual ExpressCare Platform; Proven Treatment Options Available to Effectively Treat COVID-19; Statewide Hotline Will Help Reduce Barriers to COVID-19 Treatment for all Communities.

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of a New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline by the State Department of Health in Partnership With NYC Health + Hospitals

New York, NY – July 5, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul poses with signed bills to strengthen New York’s commitment to clean energy at Newlab Headquarters. (Shutterstock) Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new free Hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don’t have a health care provider, as part of […]

Officials Call for Pause in Jayland Walker Protests Amid Deadly Gun Violence

Shots were fired into a crowd gathered for a family celebration, police said.

Officials Call for Pause in Jayland Walker Protests Amid Deadly Gun Violence

Akron, Ohio, USA – May 30, 2020: A sign held up by a protester during a demonstration against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police officers. (Shutterstock) By Meredith Deliso, ABC News Ohio officials are calling for calm in Akron, which has been rocked by protests following the fatal police […]

Travel to the Caribbean During COVID-19: Resources for Your Trip

Travel to the Caribbean During COVID-19: Resources for Your Trip

(CNN) — If you’re planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here are some resources to help you plan your trip during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first thing to keep in mind is the Caribbean Sea region consists of 13 independent island nations. There are even more overseas territories. Each of them has its own […]

What is Black Love Today?

In a special collaboration between Modern Love and Black History, Continued, we gathered stories that illuminate how Black people live, and love, in this moment.

What is Black Love Today?

By Veronica Chambers, NY Times When we invited readers — as well as renowned writers such as Staceyann Chin, Mahogany Browne and Damon Young — to respond to the question “What is Black love today?” we were moved by the strength, resilience and diversity of the stories they told us. To love, or be loved, […]

After Recession, a Black Business Boom

Black entrepreneurs who expanded during COVID now face the challenge of labor shortages, supply chain delays and inflation.

After Recession, a Black Business Boom

By Tracy Jan, Washington Post The rib joint and whiskey bar that Terri Evans opened in the South Loop of Chicago with her 401(k) savings drew mostly tourists and convention-goers — until the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders swept the country beginning March 2020. Evans worried about keeping her 12 full-time employees on the payroll. […]