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EBONY Power 100 honoree Olandria Carthen was absolutely stunning at the Femme It Forward’s 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, California. Along with the Love Island USA alum and media personality, the night honored and celebrated the achievements of some of the brightest Black women in entertainment, including Ciara, Jhene Aiko, Mariah The […]
Every time a new crime drama premieres, Hollywood promises “realism.” Streets that look gritty, police who always know best, and neighborhoods that somehow only feel dangerous when Black folks live there. And each time, I watch it like, who told y’all this is us? Here is the complicated truth: some of the stories these shows […]
Rich Auntie is back! Did you miss me? I’ve been spending some quality time being my best self. And one of the easiest ways to glow up? Reconnecting with childhood joy. So when Disney Cruise Line invited me on board for the christening of its newest ship, the Disney Destiny — with its Heroes and […]
H&M is stepping into the holiday season with something the culture has been asking for: real, visible, intentional support for Black designers. The retailer is rolling out The Style Shop, Curated by Maison Black, a month-long in-store experience spotlighting the talent, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit driving Black fashion today. It is not just a pop-up. […]
The holiday season is a time to celebrate and break bread with family, friends and loved ones. But this can also mean putting on extra pounds as we indulge in our favorite dishes and holiday beverages. Although we don’t count calories during Thanksgiving and Christmas, adding low-impact workouts to your routine is an easy way […]
For many of us, the holidays are a season of return. A return to childhood homes, to long-standing traditions, to the people who raised us in church pews, ball fields, and in the kitchen. Core memories thick with laughter and love. But the holidays can also be a season of disruption. Distance, grief, identity, non-traditional […]
We’re excited for Thanksgiving. Now we know how our people can be. We tend to want to dress up for the holidays, especially around family and especially after not being around one another for so long. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. For a little style inspiration, we went down memory lane […]
Thanksgiving is a time when we celebrate life with family and friends. Traditionally, we gather from near and far to give thanks collectively for all the blessings we have and expect to receive. Besides watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and NFL games, there are some classic Thanksgiving-themed episodes from Black sitcoms that are guaranteed […]
I remember the year I tried to boycott Thanksgiving. I was 19, entering that necessary but annoying phase of young self-righteous and half-informed quasi-pro-Blackness. I drove home anyway because students were essentially kicked out of dorms for the holiday. As soon as I hit the door, the aroma of greens, fatback and yams hit me […]
Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the moments when everyone becomes a strategist. This is not casual shopping; it’s precision, it’s intention, it’s knowing exactly what upgrades your life needs and grabbing them while the universe finally cooperates. This year’s lineup isn’t just about deals, it’s about essentials that make your day move smoother, […]