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June marks Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound impact Black artists have had on the evolution of music worldwide. Among the many genres shaped by Black musicians, jazz stands out as a transformative force. Born in New Orleans, jazz grew from African rhythms, blues, ragtime and gospel traditions. It became a voice […]
The timeline has become the new front row. Every week, some of the most exciting style moments aren’t happening on runways or red carpets. They’re happening in mirror selfies, coffee runs, hotel hallways, apartment living rooms and corners of the internet where creative people are getting dressed simply because they love fashion. From oversized denim […]
It’s hard to ignore how beige Love Island USA is this season. Now in its eighth season, the first episode asked the women to stand behind the door of the man they’re most attracted to. KC, a 23-year-old dark-skinned man from Fresno, California, said that he was worried no one would stand behind his door. […]
What up doe! It’s been a two-year wait, but Diarra From Detroit, season 2, is finally returning to our screens. Creator, writer, executive producer and star Diarra Kilpatrick‘s detective dramedy will return to Paramount+ with two episodes on Wednesday, July 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Diarra Kilpatrick (@diarraoni) Kilpatrick relayed […]
The summer months are for travel, recharging, and inviting in romance. The best way to do that is to get outside, be open, and explore. Dating coach and expert Anwar White, who brilliantly advises women online to maintain their worth, and within his forthcoming book, Girl, Get Your Guy! Date With Strategy and Get the Love You Deserve, debuting on February […]
When most people think about festivals, they think about the headliners. They think about the crowds.They think about the music. And while all of that was certainly present at this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival, one of the most introspective, thoughtful experiences of the weekend wasn’t found on the main stage. It was found in a […]
Muscle shirts, formally known as “Wife beaters,” have been a part of Black culture for generations. We’ve worn them under dress shirts and hoodies, to the barbershop, around the house, on the basketball court and as a standalone look once the temperatures start climbing. What was once considered a simple undershirt has evolved into one […]
The New York Knicks are officially one away from winning their first NBA championship since 1973, after a nail-biting Game 4, where the Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit for a final score of Knicks 107 – San Antonio Spurs 106. Fans have been doing everything they can to help their Knicks win that prized Larry […]
Black folks will still be outside this summer, but we’re taking things even further. Beyond the cookouts and the outdoor concerts, which are still at the top of our warm-weather lists, we’re building our calendars around culture, community and travel with purpose. One weekend might be at an arts festival. The next? Hitting up a […]
Jamaica and the last name Marley are almost synonymous. While the legendary musician is now with the ancestors, his familial roots remain strong around their homeland. For Mystic Marley, granddaughter of Bob Marley and daughter of multi-Grammy Award winner and producer Stephen Marley, she chooses to carry on her grandfather’s legacy by following in his musical […]