February, 2025 - Awakened Lounge

by Candice JordanFebruary 25, 2025

Giving has been at the heart of Black communities for generations, empowering Black families to thrive in spite of systemic barriers designed to infringe upon their liberation and their very existence. Atlanta Habitat Chief Development Officer Candice…

15Feb

Hotels and Resorts

Has the travel industry turned its back on its smoke-free promises?

by Christopher ElliottFebruary 15, 2025

If you think your next trip will be smoke-free, think again. On a visit to a five-star hotel in New Jersey, Cindy Montgomery checked into a room that reeked of cigarette smoke, which aggravated her asthma. Within…

14Feb

Creatives on the Go, Events

Works & Process announces Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber – 4/6

by ADMINFebruary 14, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber, on April 6, 2025 at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY…

13Feb

Creatives on the Go

Cocoa Tea’s “She Loves Me Now” Gets Alternate Mixes for Valentine’s Day

by ADMINFebruary 13, 2025

A Rediscovered Gem from VP Records' Archives, Featuring the Iconic "Real Rock" Riddim – Out February 14 If Jamaica was ever in need of a new national anthem, then surely the immortal "Real Rock", originally composed in 1967…

12Feb

Hotels and Resorts, Travel Tips

Airbnb canceled my booking, locked my account — and kept my money!

by ADMINFebruary 12, 2025

Can Airbnb cancel a booking at 4 a.m., lock your account and keep your money? That's what Nancy Kankindi wants to know after the vacation rental platform showed her the door without explanation. And frankly, our advocacy…

12Feb

Creatives on the Go

Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption continues with Iman Person and Patricia Cadavid

by ADMINFebruary 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES — Part of Getty’s region-wide initiative PST ART: Art & Science Collide, Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption, a seven-exhibition program presented by the UCLA Art|Sci Center, continues with Iman Person's Memory Garden and Patricia Cadavid's Electronic_Khipu_ at the California…

08Feb

Travel News, Travel Tips

Help! There’s a weird smell in my Vrbo rental, and I want my money back

by Christopher ElliottFebruary 8, 2025

Amie Tugwell's Vrbo rental is contaminated with mold. She and her family checked out after one night. Why can't she get her money back? Q: I recently booked a vacation rental through Vrbo. I arrived close to…

07Feb

Travel Tips

Travel safety: These are the 3 most dangerous assumptions you can make in 2025

by Christopher ElliottFebruary 7, 2025

Don't worry, the destination you're visiting this summer is safe. If you use a VPN, you're protected from hackers when you travel. Oh, your travel insurance will always cover you. Those are three of the most dangerous…

06Feb

Mental Health

ASMR: Artistic Sensuality Meets Rejuvenation

by Lydia WalkerFebruary 6, 2025

Exploring how sound, intimacy, and sensory triggers redefine relaxation. ASMR isn’t just a fancy way to fall asleep. It’s the closest thing to a personal spa day for your brain. Sure, it’s marketed as a relaxation tool,…

04Feb

Mental Health

Black Health Matters to Host 2025 Health Summit & Expo in Atlanta

by ADMINFebruary 4, 2025

Summit Addresses the Urgent Need for Disease Prevention and Management in Black Communities Black Health Matters, a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization delivering essential health and wellness resources to Black communities, will host its 13th annual Winter 2025 Health Summit & Expo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from…