Jada Ojii

No one could have predicted how COVID-19 would transform life as we know it and impact each of us in so many far-reaching ways. But, that's not to say there's nothing worth celebrating anymore. And, when things like anniversaries, graduations, promotions, and birthdays come up with your romantic partner, it's important to commemorate those wins with special dates—even in quarantine. Doing so safely in 2020, though, requires some serious creativity.

The holidays are here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re searching for the perfect wine to complement the meal we’ve been waiting for all year. But one issue that I (and many others) find when storing wine in the fridge, especially if using a corked wine, is maintaining freshness. We want our Merlot to hold its full body, and our champagne to retain its traditional bubbly finish. Other times, we simply want to enjoy a bottle of wine throughout the week without sacrificing flavor as the days go on. This issue led Vacu Vin to develop their unique wine saver in 1986...

Earlier today, the World Health Organization announced via a news release that they will now refer to monkeypox as mpox. Specifically, they referenced concerns that many shared over racist language associated with the virus. On their decision to rename the virus, the organization stated, “When the outbreak of monkeypox expanded earlier this year, racist and stigmatizing language online, in other settings and in some communities was observed and reported to WHO.” “In several meetings, public an

Dozens of local teens interested in health care gathered at Methodist University Hospital on Friday, July 7. As part of the Career Launch Academy, teens toured the hospital. Part of Memphis Medical District Collaborative’s Hire Local initiative, the annual summer program launched in 2022 and has been providing young Memphians an opportunity to discover different healthcare-related career opportunities since. “It’s basically an on-ramp for them to get access to jobs, but we call it our Career Launch Academy because we spend a lot more dedicated time with them than we do typically with the adult population,” Latasha Harris, a MMDC program director, said. “In the summer, it gives us a chance to really get them thinking about what they want to do and to help them to start working on credentials.”

Since announcing their recent team-up with Triller, Verzuz has now partnered with Peloton to bring the popular music battle show to your at-home workouts in a unique way. Peloton users will be able to use a “tag function” during class to determine which artist they’re rooting for, making it a fun and personal workout experience.

Christina Elmore, or rather her role as Condola on HBO’s has undoubtedly ruffled a few fans’ feathers over the current and past season. And although her life doesn’t completely mimic the character she plays, one similarity they share is a recent birth to a baby boy. Opening up about her second pregnancy, Elmore recently revealed why she opted for a Black midwife team this time around, , “These women looked like my mom and my aunties. I felt safe.” to baby Solomon in January 2021, delivered her