For all the innovation the beauty industry loves to brag about, textured hair has historically been one of the last places technology seems to arrive. Halo wants to change that, and it’s bringing one of the industry’s most respected hair artists along for the ride. Celebrity hairstylist Vernon François has joined hair technology company Halo […]
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How the Jenesis House Became the Must-Visit Wellness Destination
There may be no better place in the country to raise your vibration than the Jenesis House wellness estate. That may sound really hyperbolic. But after several days of spa treatments, gourmet-level dinners, yoga, hiking, sound bath meditation and more, I promise that there’s really no other conclusion. Opened on Valentine’s Day 2026 in spiritually serene Sedona, Arizona, the four-acre property boasts beautiful red rock views, a hiking trail on the premises, a shimmering saltwater pool, 10 private […]
Every Actor Set to Star In Snoop Dogg’s Biopic for the Big Screen
Add “producing his own life story” to the long list of projects that rapper Snoop Dogg has his hands in. The rapper is boarding the high-grossing music biopic train, following the success of 2015’s Straight Outta Compton and the year’s juggernaut Michael, with a biopic about the Dogg himself. The Long Beach native’s story, simply […]
Justice, Finally: Tupac Shakur’s Killer Convicted Decades Later
Who killed Tupac Shakur? For almost 30 years, that question has gone unanswered, making it arguably one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in music history. On August 31, a Las Vegas jury finally closed that chapter. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is going to prison for the murder of Tupac Shakur, nearly thirty years after the rapper died […]
Fall Culture Index 2026: TV and Streaming Shows Worth “Locking In” for This Season
It’s September, which means we’re about to lock into a whole lotta things for the rest of the year. Add to that list getting your TV/streaming watch schedule down pat. The upcoming fall-into-winter season offers a little something for everyone, from the return of a fictional late-night TV host icon to a real-life athlete cameoing […]
The Tree Is Not Just a Tree: Black Death, American Memory and the Return of Strange Fruit
There are moments when Black people are asked to believe something that requires us to disbelieve almost everything history has taught us. And the recurrences of Black people becoming “Strange Fruit” feel like one of them. Over the past year, Black people have repeatedly been found hanging from trees, in wooded areas, behind vacant homes, on college […]
The Sweat Problem No One Talks About — How to Stay Dry During Sex
From Coco Gauff to HBCU Live: Your Guide to the 2026 US Open
Black players have helped make tennis feel bigger, younger and more culturally connected. At the US Open, that invitation extends beyond the court, with vendors and programming designed to welcome new audiences. “I think that’s a beautiful thing about the sport of tennis; it’s just ageless,” said media personality Kyle L. Jones, who was at […]
The Doux Brings Black Hair and Salon Culture to Roblox With ‘My Salon Empire’
The Black salon is going digital. Atlanta-based, Black-owned haircare brand The Doux is expanding beyond the beauty aisle with My Salon Empire, a new Roblox experience that brings the rituals, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the Black salon into the gaming world. Launched August 31, the game allows players to shampoo, dry and style clients’ […]
Karen Attiah’s Reinstatement Is a Win for Journalism Itself… But When Will She Return?
Columnist Karen Attiah can return to her position at The Washington Post, a year after she was fired over social media posts she made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. An independent arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate her on August 20. The decision includes full back pay and lost benefits and represents […]









