Kansas Votes to Protect Women’s Right to Choose

Kansas Votes to Protect Women’s Right to Choose

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Today, Kansas voters said “NO” on the “Value Them Both” or “Kansas No State Constitutional Right to Abortion and Legislative Power to Regulate Abortion Amendment,” preventing the state legislature from abandoning long-recognized precedent on abortion protections enshrined in the state constitution and banning a woman’s right over her own body.


“The Supreme Court got it wrong and today voters made sure their reproductive rights are protected in Kansas,” says Women’s March Action Founder and Executive Director Emiliana Guereca.

Happy Hour Specials Across Arizona

Happy Hour Specials Across Arizona

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According to a recent study by onepoll.us, 68 percent of respondents are looking forward to making up for “lost” summers this year due to the pandemic and 64 percent consider themselves to be more excited for this summer than in previous years. POV Foods, local owner and operator of six restaurants across Arizona, brings happy hour options to its food community during a time when saving money is a must, but foodies still want to explore local restaurants.

Celebrate Juneteenth by Supporting Black-owned Brands

Celebrate Juneteenth by Supporting Black-owned Brands

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Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the confederate states on June 19, 1865. Although the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in 1863, it would take two more years for this news to reach the deepest parts of the South. This coming Monday, June 20, 2022, will be the second Juneteenth officially recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S.

As a minority-owned media outlet, we fully support small and family-owned businesses. Our gift guides mainly focus on fresh small businesses and trending family-owned brands.

In observance of Juneteenth, we celebrate by recognizing the following incredible Black-owned brands. They are created by fearless and inspiring business owners and innovators.

The Most Thoughtful Gifts For Dad

The Most Thoughtful Gifts For Dad

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 6 out of every 10 men are fathers. They estimate that there are around 75 million fathers in the country. This Father's Day, those looking to dazzle dad will want to skip the tie and lawn equipment and select something he really wants.

We love thoughtful gifts that enhance dad’s wellbeing and cater to his lifestyle. Even better, our gift guide proudly supports small and mid-sized businesses, not gigantic corporations.

10 Companies Raised Prices Reaped Over $69B Profits

10 Companies Raised Prices Reaped Over $69B Profits

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Many of us celebrated Mother’s Day recently. It is infuriating to learn that ten major corporations, including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Kimberly-Clark, that specialize in consumer goods needed by mothers, parents, and babies increased prices and profits, according to government watchdog Accountable.US.

Their research found that these companies saw profits soar by an additional $18 billion to a total of over $69 billion, and rewarded shareholders with over $69 billion in stock buybacks and dividends in their 2021 fiscal years.

Top Travel Trends in 2022

Top Travel Trends in 2022

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A study by Skyscanner reveals the how, why, and where travelers are vacationing this year including the heightened appeal of holiday relaxation and trending destinations with wellbeing in mind.

Grad Gifts They Actually Want

Grad Gifts They Actually Want

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Graduation season is around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the graduates in your life for their hard work and achievements. Graduating also means progressing towards major adulting while discovering their way of life. Instead of another photo frame or mug, here are gifts that will compliment their flourishing individualism as they navigate career paths, social activities, and lifestyle choices.

And yes, we have enthusiastically tried the following products and wholeheartedly recommend them.

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

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Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) returns this weekend under the umbrella of N4XT Experiences, a premier and global event experience company. The joint forces aim to elevate LAFW's presence in the preeminent trend-setting city, creating greater opportunity for established and emerging brands.

"LA is the epicenter of entertainment in the world. With the convergence of fashion, entertainment and celebrity, LAFW is perfectly positioned to emerge as a fashion week with global prominence," says Ciarra Pardo, co-founder of N4XT Experiences.

N4XT Experiences is a live events platform launched in 2022 by brand guru Ciarra Pardo, former Chief Creative Officer of Fenty and Creative Director who’s worked with Jay-Z, David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Rihanna.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

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Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

18 Beauty and Wellness Trends in 2022

18 Beauty and Wellness Trends in 2022

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The beauty and wellness industry is ever evolving. At the recent Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, trends like clean beauty and environmentally-friendly brands were some of the highlights.

We connected with Beautyque NYC Founder Sonia Khemiri to discuss the biggest trends in the beauty and wellness categories and space.

Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

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With COVID-19 cases resurging throughout the nation, many of us are home sick and thinking the same thing: what can I eat or drink to feel any better? While no tasty snack can cure Covid, the key to some relief might already be in your pantry at home. According to clinical professor and immunology expert, Dr. Bob Lahita, here are the best food and drink recommendations:

Condé Nast Awards Mendocino's Romantic Gem

Condé Nast Awards Mendocino's Romantic Gem

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Perched high on a bluff top overlooking Smuggler’s Cove and the Pacific Ocean, the Brewery Gulch Inn is a bed-and-breakfast property that is cathedral-like over the dramatic Northern Mendocino coast. Constructed in 2001 from 150-year old redwood that was eco-harvested from the bottom of the nearby Big River, the romantic inn is scenic and aesthetically refreshing. It is surrounded by serene gardens and restored wetlands.

It’s no wonder the Mendocino Coast’s romantic Brewery Gulch Inn is one of the recipients for the Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

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We all know what it’s like to make hollow New Year’s resolutions that don’t last beyond January. This year, Bert Thornton says you can break that pattern by making a few small high-impact changes that will boost your success in business and life. Think of them as “mini-resolutions.” Most of them don’t require a complete overhaul, but they can have a huge impact—Thornton has seen how powerful they are in action.

7 Ways To Naturally Reset Your Hormones

7 Ways To Naturally Reset Your Hormones

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What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers, and they play a very crucial role in healthy bodily function. They control your appetite, they help your weight, they stabilize your mood. Hormones are so much more than just what a lot of people think about when it comes to the conventional just sex hormones, which is estrogen and testosterone. Hormones also include things like cortisol, leptin, insulin, thyroid hormones, serotonin.

Below are seven ways to reset your hormones naturally:

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