From cookouts to hiking clubs: how Black folks are reclaiming the outdoors
By Kay Wicker/Originally published by thegrio
This summer, Black folks got outside, and we didn’t just touch grass; we made it a whole vibe.
From music...
11 Best Places to Travel in October
AFAR released a list of their 11 favorite spots to visit this October.
1. Dominica
2. Albuquerque, New Mexico
3. Malta
4. Istanbul, Türkiye
5. Nassau, Bahamas
6 Jackson Hole,...
Travel: American and Allegiant Air Announce New Routes
Last week, American Airlines announced six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026.
“Customers continue to tell us...
Simplify School Day Meals
(Family Features) If every moment of school days feels like a rush in your house, you’re not alone. Packing backpacks and lunchboxes in the...
15 Easiest Countries to Obtain Residency Permits
Residency permits can be obtained for anywhere from 6 months to five years. To keep your residency status, you will have renew your permit...
New initiative enhances the checkpoint experience for families traveling this summer
WASHINGTON – US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem announced the “Families on the Fly” campaign last week, the latest TSA initiative designed to...
Make Summer Pop with a Super Snack
(Family Features) When it comes to summer snacking, it’s hard to top the combination of favorite seasonal flavors.
You can enjoy both the sweetness of...
Shumate & Warren Represent Team HBCU In International Volleyball Tournament
HAMPTON, Va. (July 15, 2025) … Morgan Warren and Taylor Shumate, members of the 2024 Hampton Volleyball team, got to spend part of their summer competing internationally as...
Summer Recipe Ideas: Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats
(Family Features) When guests are on their way and it’s time to put on your hosting cap, it’s common for stress to set in....
Carnival Cruise’s new rules spark backlash: Black travelers ask if they’re being targeted—company says...
By Kay Wicker/Originally published by thegrio
Is Carnival Cruise, once synonymous with the word “party,” toning it down? Recent cruisers seem to think so.
The cruise...
