Business
Teyana Taylor Takes the Lead as ESSENCE Festival Eyes a Cultural Comeback
For years, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has stood as one of the most important cultural gatherings celebrating Black music, entertainment, and community....
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Live Nation’s Settlement With the DOJ Could Change the Concert Ticket Experience
A high stakes legal fight that could have reshaped the live entertainment industry has taken a surprising turn. Live Nation, the parent company...
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Buckle Up: Airline Ticket Prices May Soon Take Off Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Travelers hoping to score cheap flights this year may soon face higher prices at the airport. A growing conflict in the Middle East...
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Built in the DMV, Tested Online: Hanifa Navigates Backlash and Business Realities
The women’s fashion brand Hanifa has recently stunned its customers and the wider fashion world by announcing a pause on restocking and production...
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Before the Sales Surge, the DMV Made New Balance a Cultural Classic
For decades the global sneaker conversation has started with Nike. In 2025, that script began to change. Boston-based New Balance closed the year...
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From Instagram Hair Recipes to Retail Reality, Cardi B Introduces Grow-Good Beauty
Before there was a logo, a rollout plan or a spring launch date, there was Cardi B in a robe, parting her hair...
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Jokes on You: Kevin Durant Turns ‘Ashy Legs’ Jokes Into a Check as the New Face of CeraVe
It is no secret that NBA legend and DMV native Kevin Durant has picked up an unexpected off-the-court reputation over the years, and...
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Hiring Slows as Layoffs Rise, What This Means for Black America
New data released this week show the U.S. labor market is facing real challenges as 2026 begins. Employers nationwide announced a surge in...
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