While in South Africa, I stumbled across my new favorite book, “When the Filter Fades” by Janine Jellars, a compelling take on the moral complexes of social media, celebrities, influencers and fame. It will have you questioning everything you think about how you consume media, while being engrossed in juicy drama.

Washington D.C., known as "Chocolate City," has undergone rapid gentrification, resulting in a significant decline in its Black population and exacerbating economic disparities for Black and Brown communities.