This week was Maternal Health Awareness week, a time to shine a light on the critical issue of maternal health. While maternal mortality rates have declined globally, Black women in the United States continue to face a stark and unacceptable disparity. Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes…
Yesterday, the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph, a true luminary of stage and screen, was finally immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The energy on Hollywood Boulevard was electric as fans, friends, and family gathered to witness this momentous occasion for a woman who has graced our screens and stages for decades. From her groundbreaking…
There’s a certain magic in witnessing love take center stage, a moment where two souls intertwine and a new chapter begins. This breathtaking image, captured with such tenderness, embodies that very magic. It speaks volumes about commitment, joy, and the beauty of Black love celebrated in its fullness. Here at Awakened Lounge, we believe in…
The award-winning documentary about two African country music singers who dream big follows its theatrical rollout with a streaming premiere on Amazon & Apple TV! Dusty & Stones chronicles the remarkable ride of cousins Gazi “Dusty” Simelane and Linda “Stones” Msibi, a struggling country music duo from the tiny African Kingdom of Swaziland who long for…
The event in Queens brought out King Jammy, King Addies, King Turbo, Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Aza Lineage, and more VP Records celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12, with a five-hour outdoor sound system session at its Jamaica, Queens retail store. The event also marked the reissue of One Two, the 1982 debut album…
The 10-track set features original songs co-written with producer Kenneth Thompson, with contributions from Paul Gauntlett, Wayne Armond, and Tafina Wilson Jamdown, the latest album from lovers rock kingpin Sanchez, is out today, April 11, via VPAL Music. Sanchez—best known for dancehall standards like “Never Dis di Man” and “Loneliness”—describes Jamdown as “extremely intimate and something…
Financial strain. Career pivots. Family struggles. Life doesn’t always go as planned—and that pressure can hit relationships the hardest. In a world where job loss and rising costs are becoming more common, many couples are looking for new ways to weather the storm together. Enter Stacey and Paul Martino, relationship educators who understand that healing…
MAVUNO EXPANDS FOOTPRINT TO NORTHEAST OHIO CLEVELAND, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mavuno, an Ohio-based retail cannabis company, is expanding its presence in Northeast Ohio with the opening of two new dispensaries in Summer 2025 in Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood and South Euclid. The opening of these two dispensaries will further the company’s commitment to providing a diverse…
In an exciting leap from the MMA cage to the engaging realm of reality television, Shane Dougherty is ready to showcase his talents in Hulu’s highly anticipated series “Got to Get Out,” which premieres on Friday, April 11. The former undefeated MMA champion and celebrity DJ joins a dynamic lineup featuring established reality TV figures and emerging faces, hosted by the charismatic Simu Liu….
Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew up battling depression, trauma, and suicidal thoughts, Necia B. is now a mental health advocate and published author on a mission to empower others. Her story, once…
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