The 2025 Streamer Awards were supposed to be a night where the internet came together to celebrate the creators who dominate the Twitch and YouTube space. Held at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, the show was founded by streamer and digital creator QTCinderella and debuted in 2021. From the beginning, the ceremony set itself apart as a fan-driven celebration of livestreaming culture, spotlighting the gamers, entertainers, and personalities who make logging on feel like a community. Co-hosted...

The holiday season usually means comfort food, nostalgia, and an excuse to slip away from reality for a moment. But if walking into festive gatherings this year already feels emotionally loaded, trust me, you are not alone. The disruptive political climate has been relentless, especially for young and marginalized communities. National conversations and debates surrounding highly polarized issues have created real fear, frustration, and emotional exhaustion. Add in the constant stream of social...

Bookstr sits down with USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams to discuss The Re-Do List and crafting romance grounded in healing and representation.Across her body of work, Denise Williams has created space for love stories that center green-flag heroines, address realistic social issues, and balance humor and heart. Her latest novel, The Re-Do List, is no exception; it follows the main characters as they navigate loss, shifting identities, and the quiet courage it takes to believe somethi...

Over 300,000 Black women have lost their jobs this year—a number that resonates with many in media, tech, and creative fields. Among them are writers, journalists, producers, and content strategists whose work shapes the stories we engage with on a daily basis. Between the DEI rollbacks, corporate restructurings, and the rise of AI, it’s been a year of uncertainty.


Even in the middle of all that change, storytelling hasn’t stopped. It’s just moving somewhere new. Substack has become an altern...

Self-care for Black girls and women isn’t always spa days and “treat yourself” energy. Sometimes it’s simply choosing rest when you’re tired, relearning how to take up space, or giving yourself permission not to be the strong one for a minute. These books—all written by Black women—hold space for the soft seasons, the rebuilding seasons, and the “I’m figuring it out” seasons.


Whether you’re trying to protect your peace, unlearn survival mode, or just feel more like yourself again, this roundu...