Fallon Brannon

1 day ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Fallon Brannon

Unrecognizable young adult african woman hand entering personal identification number on ATM dial panel – Millennial person withdrawing money at automatic ATM machine typing secret security code number According to a recent J.P. Morgan Research study, the probability of an economic recession now sits at 60%, a significant jump from 25% in March.

1 day ago | 21ninety.com | Fallon Brannon

Mental health experts are increasingly calling loneliness a global health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, between five and fifteen percent of adolescents experience loneliness due to various factors, including reduced social interactions or unforeseen life events. This is a big deal because research shows that social connection radically improves physical and mental well-being. People who consistently maintain interpersonal relationships have lower levels of stress and anxiety.

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Fallon Brannon

The 2025 Met Gala was dandy, indeed. The annual fundraiser’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” paid homage to Black dandyism, the movement intermixing European-style fashion with African diasporic influences that centered around men’s tailored clothing and wearing self-confidence as its greatest accessory.

1 week ago | afrolanews.org | Fallon Brannon

Black Market Flea has hosted monthly community street markets in Downtown L.A. since 2021. The microfestival is a local gem, not just for Black entrepreneurs, but as a showcase and celebration of Black culture and community. BMF has featured more than 150 vendors and special guests like Doechii and Questlove from The Roots. But the event is in trouble. Black Market Flea was co-founded by changemakers Mayah Hatcher and Kene O, who executed their community collective vision for Black entrepreneurs.

1 week ago | girlsunited.essence.com | Fallon Brannon

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 30: U.S. President Donald Trump appears during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump convened the meeting as reports released today say the U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, the first negative reading in three years, fueled by a massive surge in imports ahead of the administration’s expected tariffs.