Naturi Naughton makes use of her affect to advocate for Black maternal well being. (Photograph by Savion Washington/WireImage)
Today it is simple to really feel just like the world is on fireplace: all our payments are too excessive, we’re at conflict with Iran, the federal government is… Properly, how worrying politics is true now. Our information cycle normally seems like one unhappy or miserable story after one other. However there may be nonetheless an abundance of black pleasure and black excellence amongst us. So we have rounded up among the week’s happiest information to assist kick your happiness meter up a notch. Take pleasure in and make sure you share this story in your favourite group chat. Every of us can use extra pleasure in our lives! (Obtain final week’s pleasure right here.)
Brunch with a objective She’s a confirmed scene stealer, try her function as Tasha on EnergyAn R&B singer, she was one-third of the pop group 3LW and a mom of two. NOW, Naturi Naughton makes use of her entry and affect to assist elevate consciousness about Black maternal well being. To get began Black Maternal Well being Weekthe star joined forces with Irth app (the lacking “b” is for bias) for the Energy Mothers Brunch on the Brooklyn Chop Home in New York. Hosted by Irth App founder (and former ESSENCE editor-in-chief) Kimberly Seals Allers, this enjoyable and informative afternoon introduced collectively a mixture of actual moms-to-be, seasoned mothers, medical consultants, mother influencers, and cultural change brokers like Queen Afua.
The sister with You Voice Alexia Jayy made historical past this week as the primary black girl to win on the hit NBC present, The voice! The 31-year-old powerhouse singer from Irvington, Alabama, wowed the judges and viewers along with her soulful renditions of picks from Adele and Aretha Franklin. Jayy, coached by Adam Levine, additionally carried out on the well-known Apollo at age 9. The proficient singer is a proud HBCU graduate and Miles School alumna who we won’t wait to see soar in her music profession.
Who acquired the physique? Each infrequently, we come throughout one thing on social media that makes us chortle till our stomachs virtually damage. We now have an influencer primarily based in Dallas Taylor Danise thanks for this one.
Willow finds her means Willow Smith got here into the world with all eyes on her. The 25-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has dabbled in appearing, singing and modeling. We love seeing her do all of this (and extra) on her personal phrases. This video of her singing whereas enjoying electrical guitar is each calming and therapeutic. Go forward, Willow!
Sure by Brotherhood When the information broke New version would not be inducted into this 12 months’s Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame, disappointment unfold far and broad. A type of upset individuals was a hip-hop legend turned actor, Man of technique. He and his Wu-Tang Clan comrades are literally inducted into the 2026 Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame. Nonetheless, Technique Man was damage by his associates and brothers lacking the ultimate mark and brazenly expressed his frustration in a now-viral video. “They deserve their flowers.” Seeing our males assist one another is heartwarming.