By: Stephanie Woods Mckinney Photo Courtesy: Stephanie Woods Mckinney The 92nd Street Y continues to bring new and exciting celebrity guests to its tight-knit community uptown in New York City. The world-class cultural center has outdone itself with meaningful, educational, entertaining, and heartfelt discussions. In January, media mogul, philanthropist, television producer, host, and all-around powerhouse Oprah Winfrey made a special guest appearance with friends. Michael Pr

By: Jewel Benton Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, was one of the coldest evenings of the year so far, but even more memorable was the warmth that permeated the sold-out Jellabiya Iftar: The New York Edition, a celebration of both African excellence and Black excellence. At least 300 attendees, ranging from their twenties and up, gathered in midtown Manhattan from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at an elegant commercial building. Guests embraced the dress code, donning dazzling fashion from Jellabi

Photos by Bill Allen The show ended, but the love is still very real. Michelle Miller brought her CBS family and friends together to celebrate their work on CBS Saturday Morning. It was a celebration and a final farewell for the team. There was laughter, tears, and a sense of community.

By: Akilah H. Green Courtesy: JRoberts Management New England born soul singer, writer, and producer Charmagne Tripp, self-described as a “New England Negro”—is a 25-year music industry veteran whose career has been rooted in longevity, adaptability, and truth. The oldest of seven and an aunt to more than 40 nieces and nephews, Tripp carries generations of life experience into her music, and it shows deeply on her newest release, Live at Parkville Sounds. The project is intim