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Your PTO has been collecting dust since January, your group chat has been saying “we need a trip” for months and your favorite airline somehow knows exactly when you’re ready to book that flight. Whether it’s a long weekend in Jamaica, a rooftop dinner in Mexico City or the European summer you’ve been manifesting since […]
I’m a musical stan. Ask anybody. I’ve lost count of how many Broadway shows I’ve seen. But I feel something different when I watch our stories being told — through music, song and dance. From the first note through the curtain call, the feeling of seeing myself reflected onstage makes the experience even richer. Black […]
It’s no secret that racial tension has remained a constant in the United States. In recent weeks, we’ve seen an uptick in reported violence against young Black boys and men that is not only concerning but heartbreaking. As many of these scenarios have ongoing cases, the through line is clear as each of them tie […]
For years, I believed my melanin was all the protection I needed before stepping out into the sun. Like many Black people, I grew up hearing, “You don’t need sunscreen—Black don’t crack.” It wasn’t until I started getting monthly facials that I learned sunscreen does much more than help prevent sunburn. It can also help […]
Mississippi Teen Nolan Wells’ Death Sparks Calls For Transparent Investigation More than a week after 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells’ body was found off Horn Island, investigators still have not released a cause of death, and the family’s independent autopsy results remain delayed. At a recent press conference, Attorney Ben Crump, representing the Wells family, said […]
If there was ever a time to root for everybody Black, or more specifically African, it was this year’s FIFA World Cup. If that was your default fan posture, the soccer gods came through. FIFA’s controversial expansion of the tournament meant that more teams from the continent qualified for the group round of play than […]
Streamer University starts July 15, and one of its newest members is Marlon, also known as Mar3LG across platforms including YouTube and Twitch. Born in Malmö, Sweden, Marlon has become one of streaming’s fastest-rising stars. Streamer University founder Kai Cenat (possibly foolishly) challenged Marlon to an ab-off when his name was announced as part of […]
Standing six feet two inches, Audrey Smaltz spent her career clearing a path through a fashion world that locked Black women out. At 89 years old, she still speaks with the exact certainty that carried her from 1930s Harlem to the absolute control of her own fashion enterprise through the 2010s. “Believe in the best […]
The secret to effortless summer entertaining? A vibrant, inviting space that encourages relaxation, warmth, and meaningful connection. Refreshing your home for the season doesn’t require replacing furniture or completely redesigning your space. Instead, incorporate thoughtful accents like colorful throw pillows, woven baskets, statement glassware, and other seasonal touches to brighten your home while complementing your […]
Olivier Rousteing has never been one to play it safe. After spending nearly a decade and a half transforming Balmain into one of fashion’s most recognizable luxury powerhouses, the designer is officially stepping into a new era as Creative Director of Rabanne. The appointment marks a major moment for the French fashion house as it […]