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The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to brand campaigns. From Gucci’s 2003 “Public Enemy” campaign, which featured the letter “G” shaved into a model’s pubic hair, to American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney’s exclusionary interpretation of beauty standards last year, ethical missteps in fashion have happened for decades. Unfortunately, another […]
Coco Jones at Prabal Coco Jones | Credit Moment Dept Before sitting front row for the Prabal Gurung at The Shows at the Petzel Gallery, newlywed Coco Jones was with the designer and others for an exclusive cocktail hour celebrating the collection with official Bombay Sapphire cocktails, which also had Saweetie, Tiffany Haddish, Kate Walsh, […]
Few Black television couples have had the staying power of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. From their constant bickering at Hillman College to Dwayne famously interrupting Whitley’s wedding, their relationship became one of A Different World’s most memorable storylines. Now, with the upcoming A Different World reboot bringing a new generation back to Hillman, it’s […]
With only seven weeks left until Election Day, voters are diving deeper into their understanding of candidates. Across both major parties, there are Black candidates seeking election to be governor of their respective states. If these candidates are elected, they have the potential to make history, as only three people have previously been appointed governor […]
New York Fashion Week will have you questioning whether anybody in this city owns a regular pair of pants anymore, and we mean that as a compliment. For this NYFW edition of The Block Is Hot, the streets were full of trousers pooling around shoes, denim cut wide enough to catch a breeze, skirts clashing […]
Apple and pumpkin picking can have October. As fall descends and the days grow shorter, Black artists are giving us plenty to listen to, from Chaka Khan’s return to the dance floor and K. Michelle’s move into country to new chapters from Victoria Monét and Tinashe. Hip-hop has range this season, with Rakim, Quavo and […]
In an era where DEI efforts from major corporations are practically nonexistent, supporting Black designers is more critical than ever. And though the hype from 2020’s racial reckonings have dwindled, there’s one brand that’s actually committed to uplifting designers of color for the long run: EMERGE! Founded in February 2011 by public relations entrepreneur Dionne […]
Look who’s joining the Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collectible Doll lineup! Singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz has been forever immortalized in 11 1/2 inches of plastic with his own Mattel doll. Kravitz is dressed in his iconic onstage look: a bronze-colored mesh cowl-neck tank and boot-leg denim jeans paired with a studded belt, boots, sunglasses, and his trademark […]
Mental health awareness is a priority most, if not all of us share. While this is certainly an issue that affects all races, studies have found that only 25% of Black people seek mental health treatment when needed, compared to 40% of white people. As we continue to prioritize mental wellness in our communities, EBONY […]
The first thing you notice about Honey Pierre’s paintings is their vibrancy. The subjects, at different stages of rest and play, are drenched in strong, saturated colors, and their skin tones are varying shades of blue. That choice was born out of necessity. “There’s a lack of diversity in brown yarn. There are literally only […]