Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer

When looking at beauty and wellness, it's hard to ignore the necessary yet unique space that African Americans occupy. From seeking a safe haven...

The topic of mental health and therapy is one that has been looked at as taboo in many of our households. Historically, black people...

In addition to being multi-talented and multi-faceted, black people have been consistent trendsetters and trailblazers in the world of fashion. From sportswear to formal...

The second Sunday in May is a day reserved for honoring the mother or mother figure in one's life. Church services are packed, restaurants...

No caps and gowns. No processionals. No turning of tassels. No listening to the sounds of friends, family, and classmates cheering, as their names...

Born into a musical family, Chicago native, Isaiah Sharkey, has always known that he would have a career in music. From watching his father...

For the class of 2020, graduation season looks a little different. Instead of preparing for proms, luncheons, trips, and commencement ceremonies, graduates across the...

During this time of social distancing, it can be frightening and cause increased levels of panic, stress, anxiety, and depression. Schools are closed, and businesses are either shuttered, have asked their employees to work from home, or furloughed their entire staff, forcing people to spend more time indoors to slow down the spread of the deadly virus known as COVID-19. For introverts, this time of being home can be a dream come true, and for extroverts, this can be their worst nightmare. And while no one knows precisely long this will continue to go on, one thing's for sure, and that's American's across the country have found themselves searching for new and innovative ways to maintain their sanity all while adjusting to this new normal.

The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a highly contagious respiratory virus that has infected many, claimed the lives of several, instilled panic and fear, and caused the entire United States to go into quarantine, or as many call it "Social Distancing." And while Americans across the country have spent countless hours glued to their televisions, computers, and phones educating themselves on the virus and waiting for updates, it has also caused a widespread of misinformation about the origin, who is more susceptible, ways to prevent it, and whether or not African Americans are at risk.

Candice Washington, mother, child educator, and nonprofit founder has discovered the key to instilling black culture, art, and a love for literacy in the minds of children, is to start them when they’re young. By walking in the steps of her passion, she found that her project, Brown Books and Paint Brushes, would take her beyond anything she could have ever imagined.