The Black History Film Festival (BHFF), one of the nation’s leading showcases dedicated to preserving and uplifting African American stories, is preparing for its biggest year yet. In February 2026, the festival will launch a landmark four-city expansion, hosting simultaneous events in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Oakland. Actor, educator, and humanitarian Lamman Rucker has…
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Menstrual care just entered a new frontier. In a history-making breakthrough, Lunette has become the first menstrual cup brand to undergo testing under true spaceflight conditions—marking a major step forward for women’s health as space missions grow longer and more inclusive. The newly released findings come from the AstroCup Project, the first scientific initiative designed…
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In turbulent times, stillness becomes a rare treasure — and for author Dianne Ebertt Beeaff, that treasure lives along the quiet banks of the Conestoga River. Her new book, Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild, arrives as both reflection and refuge, offering an invitation to step away from chaos and return to the living world with…
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Mexico is preparing to take center stage at one of the world’s most influential tourism gatherings. The country has been officially named País Invitado (Partner Country) for the 46th International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026, set for January 21–25 at IFEMA Madrid. The announcement, made by Secretary of Tourism Josefina Rodríguez Zamora during an event at…
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Aymie Daniels is pushing forward a conversation many have tiptoed around for decades. With her new book An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health, she asks the country to reconsider how it defines wellness—especially when personal transformation shows up in messy, disorienting, and destabilizing ways. The work centers one question: what…
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Historian and professor Imaobong Umoren offers a sweeping and uncompromising look into Britain’s relationship with the Caribbean in her upcoming work, Empire Without End, arriving from Scribner on October 21. The book retraces five centuries of intertwined history, arguing that the Caribbean was not merely a colonial appendage but a central laboratory for Britain’s social…
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Afrobeat singer-songwriter Vic Lucas is stepping back into the industry with renewed purpose, a fresh sound, and a story that’s as gripping as the rhythms he’s built his career upon. After several years out of the spotlight, the Nigerian-born, South Africa–raised artist has announced his upcoming single Call On Me, a heartfelt preview of his…
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As Name, Grade, and Team – Black student-athletes have long dominated NCAA Division I football and basketball rosters, yet many enter college with little to no formal financial education. Now, with Name, Grade, and Team—college sports is entering a new era where athletes are suddenly negotiating Name, Grade, and Team deals, managing taxes, and navigating…
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Moovn Technologies has been selected as one of 11 global innovators to join the Mastercard Start Path Emerging Fintech Program, a recognition that underscores the company’s mission to advance financial inclusion in underserved markets. The announcement highlights MoovnPay, Moovn’s integrated fintech platform, as a key driver in enabling secure, instant, and borderless transactions across mobility,…
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