When it comes to what makes a down-south home complete, you have to start from the soul. For David Quarles, IV, home has never been just a place to sleep, but more of a memory, music and meticulous intention layered into every surface. As we get into July’s House to Home, the interior designer’s Memphis […]
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David Jonsson Joins Aaron Pierre, Colman Domingo, Damson Idris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Redefining Black Men’s Grooming
David Jonsson doesn’t look like the leading man Hollywood spent decades trying to manufacture. There is no performative bravado, no oversized display of machismo announcing his arrival before he speaks. Instead, the British actor carries himself with a quiet confidence that feels almost radical in today’s celebrity landscape. His close-cropped haircut is consistently fresh. His […]
What Black Women Should Know About Protective Styles Before Summer Travel
Once the vacation is booked, the next question Black women immediately start asking is: How am I going to style my hair? For many, summer marks the unofficial end of silk press season and the start of protective style season. Yes, that means the flat irons are on vacation too. Whether it’s trendy knotless boho […]
Forget the Notebooks. These Are the Tech Essentials Middle Schoolers Will Actually Use This School Year
Middle school is an awkward little bridge between childhood and whatever comes next. One day they’re asking for action figures and the next they’re color-coding Google Calendar, FaceTiming their friends after school and insisting they need noise-canceling headphones to “focus.” Whether they’re heading into sixth grade or preparing for eighth, this is usually the age […]
‘Fightland’ Stars Open Up About Their Roles and the London They Love
With his next crime drama, executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has taken the action across the Atlantic with Fightland, dropping this week on Starz. Set in London, the city is more than a backdrop; it’s a vibe. It only felt right to hop a flight to Heathrow and meet the cast on their home […]
Our Stage, Our Stories: 250 Years of Black Theater in America — The Future
At age 12, I turned my love of theater into a career. As the youngest reporter chronicling what happens on the stage, what I’ve learned is that for much of Broadway’s history, Black artists fought for a seat at the table. But today, they’re building entirely new tables. We’re in a Black theater renaissance, and […]
Beauty Tourism Explained: Why More People Are Hopping on a Plane for Their Glow-Up
Porcelain smiles, lifted buttocks, fresh hairlines, and a chiseled nose are just a few ways travelers are returning home after traveling abroad to receive cosmetic work. No longer are people coming back with mini keepsakes they’d soon lose within the crevices of their homes. Instead, they’re booking beauty treatments and procedures that coincide with a […]
The Best Straw Beach Bags to Carry From the Pool to Paradise
Somewhere between overpacking for a weekend getaway and realizing your designer shoulder bag has absolutely no business sitting next to sunscreen and a dripping swimsuit, you remember why straw bags return every summer. They aren’t trendy in the traditional sense. They’re dependable. Like oversized sunglasses, linen button-downs and SPF you’ll swear you remembered to reapply. […]
Unlocking Insights: Airlines are Helping Bridge the Layover Gap for Summer Travel
It’s not too late to take a summer vacation, but is it too expensive to take one? Despite rising fuel costs exacerbated by geopolitical tensions abroad, 66% of Americans plan on taking a vacation this summer. The plans, however, may have shifted from international to domestic, as more trips within the United States are on […]
Gina Prince‑Bythewood On the ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Vision — See the Trailer
One thing became clear during the exclusive Children of Blood and Bone trailer launch event in Brooklyn, New York last night: Gina Prince-Bythewood knew the music had to be as powerful as the story. The acclaimed writer and director revealed that she listened fervently to Tems and Burna Boy during her creative process. “They were […]









