Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content.

This story originally appeared in September/October 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands August 26. Scrolling through my timeline and seeing many of my favorite Black writers, designers ...

Royal Caribbean wants to make nonsmokers happy while not losing revenue in its casinos. That means the cruise line faces the ...