Archive for March 2026
El Museo del Barrio to Spotlight Photographer Sophie Rivera in Landmark Exhibition ‘Double Exposures’
El Museo del Barrio will present a major new exhibition honoring the legacy of pioneering photographer Sophie Rivera with Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures, the first museum survey dedicated to the influential artist. Opening April 23, the exhibition offers a long-overdue reassessment of Rivera’s contributions to photography and to Nuyorican visual culture in New York. The…
Read MoreLas Vegas Wedding Tourism Faces Challenges but Industry Leaders Say the ‘Wedding Capital of the World’ Is Ready to Adapt
Officials and industry leaders gathered at The Composers Room in Las Vegas’ Historic Commercial Center on January 21 to assess the future of wedding tourism during the annual State of Wedding Tourism presentation. Hosted by Lynn Marie Goya, clerk of Clark County, the event brought together representatives from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority…
Read MoreAI Set to Kill ‘TikTok Expert Culture’ As Trust, Not Virality, Becomes the New Currency, Says One Expert
Artificial intelligence is poised to dramatically reshape how businesses earn credibility — and one marketing expert says the era of viral “TikTok expert culture” may soon be over. The shift comes as AI-driven tools increasingly influence how consumers search for information, evaluate brands, and make decisions. With the launch of systems like ChatGPT Health, which…
Read MoreWhistleblower Book ‘Into the Wood Chipper’ Details Inside Story of USAID’s Dismantling Under Trump
A political memoir will reignited debate over U.S. foreign aid policy and the fate of one of the nation’s largest humanitarian agencies. Summit Books announced it will publish Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID by Nicholas Enrich on April 14. The book offers a firsthand account of…
Read MorePublishing Powerhouse Kristin Kiser Is Expanding Books Into Experiences
As Women’s History Month approaches, one publishing leader is standing out for reshaping how books reach audiences far beyond the printed page. Kristin Kiser, president and publisher of the Workman and Running Press Group at Hachette Book Group, is helping redefine what a modern publishing company can be. Under Kiser’s leadership, the Workman and Running…
Read MoreGeorgia Black Women Mobilize at Capitol, Press Lawmakers on Jobs, Voting Rights and Community Issues
More than 300 Black women leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session opened, delivering a strong message to lawmakers during a high-stakes election year: Black women are organized, engaged and determined to push their priorities forward. The day of advocacy was convened by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable, an initiative…
Read More‘Mexodus’ Returns to NYC With 10-Week Run and Upcoming Audible Release
A groundbreaking musical exploring a little-known chapter of American history is returning to New York this spring following a critically acclaimed run last year. Mexodus, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will resume performances March 6 at the Daryl Roth Theatre for a limited 10-week engagement. The production, choreographed by Tony…
Read MoreAntigua and Barbuda Unveils 2026 Tourism Plans With New Festivals, Resorts and Adventure Experiences
The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is entering 2026 with a slate of new tourism experiences, major events and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience across the twin-island destination. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority announced the updates as part of a broader strategy to blend the islands’ famous beaches with deeper…
Read MoreProtein-Forward Cocktails Are Trending—and One NYC Bar Is Leading the Movement
Protein-packed drinks are expanding far beyond smoothies and gym shakes, finding a surprising home on cocktail menus as bartenders experiment with ingredients that add texture, flavor and a subtle nutritional twist. At WarrenPeace, a New York bar known for blending downtown energy with Mediterranean and Albanian influences, that trend is being reimagined through cocktails that…
Read MoreBabe Original Expands Cult-Favorite Mascara Line With New Brown Shade
Beauty brand Babe Original has launched a new shade of its cult-favorite mascara designed to deliver soft, everyday definition. The company announced the expansion of its popular 4Real Mascara with a new Brown shade, offering a lighter, more natural alternative to the original black version. Retailing for $15, the new mascara keeps the same skincare-forward…
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