Let’s just be real: there’s this running message in and outside the church that says abstinence is only for a particular “type” of Christian. You know, the super spiritual ones. The ones who don’t struggle. The ones who aren’t dating. Or the ones who are “called to singleness forever.” Somehow, we’ve watered down abstinence to a suggestion, instead of seeing it as what it is, a call to holiness.
When life feels heavy, journaling has always been a soft place for me to land. It’s been one of my most consistent tools during times of transition, grief, burnout, and uncertainty, probably since my early 20s. Putting your thoughts on paper and giving shape to emotions can be deeply therapeutic. And while journaling doesn’t solve everything, it can create space for clarity and healing.
The GOAT, Michael Jordan, will step out of retirement to serve as a "special" sports contributor with NBC when NBA sports coverage returns to the network in the fall.
Check out a recap gallery from the BET Black excellence brunch inside, which proved to be an unforgettable Mother’s Day weekend experience.
Pope Leo XIV, the newly-named head of the Catholic Church, hails from Creole ancestry, according to a genealogist.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at an ICE detention facility in the city, and was accused of trespassing while protestors looked on.
Take the time to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these famous celebrities, who were once someone’s favorite teacher.
KJ Smith is having a baby! She and her husband shared the exciting news on Mother’s Day 2025.
In the Instagram Stories content, Michelle looked fresh and fab as ever. The Chicago native rocked light-wash cuffed jeans, silver pointed-toe boot heels, and a flowy blue-and-white button-down shirt with chic shoulder cutouts. She styled her hair in a braided ponytail that swung from left to right as Michelle got the "Boots on the Ground" beat.
Gabrielle Union recently opened up about her surrogacy journey and revealed that accepting that someone else would carry her child was very difficult.
The Trump administration plans to start garnishing wages this summer from people who defaulted on their student loans.
Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and dozens of restaurants and brands are celebrating with sweet deals for the educators who go above and beyond every day. From free meals and desserts to big discounts and bonus rewards, here’s your guide to all the Teacher Appreciation Week food freebies and deals happening May 5–9, 2025 (and […]