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If you missed the French Open this week, hopefully you were tuned in to Yvonne Orji‘s Instagram for some genuine joy for the Black tennis players dominating this year’s tournament. Recording at 3 a.m. Paris time, still buzzing from a full day courtside at Roland Garros, the Insecure actress and comedian turned her Instagram story […]
Shein’s recent $100 million acquisition of Everlane is raising big questions about the future of fast Fashion: If mass-market fashion continues to grow at this rate, will there be a fashion future at all? Fast fashion is a rapidly growing, largely unregulated industry that has become one of the most contentious topics across multiple sectors. […]
Last month, The Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research, and the Brown v. Board Anniversary Coalition commemorated 72 years since the ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Under the theme “ensuring our nation’s contract with its constituency serves justice for all”, attendees were able to network and reflect on the […]
Pride season is here and the celebration is in full effect. Pride is an opportunity to respectfully and fully honor people exactly who they are, as they are. If you’ve never attended any Pride festivities, whether it be a major palooza at a metropolitan hub like NYC or a local parade in your city, the […]
When it comes to eras, workout clothes have had several. From the brightly colored French-cut leotards and opaque Lycra tights worn by fitness icons like Jane Fonda to the matching low-rise velour sets that dominated the late ’90s and early 2000s, athletic fashion has reinvented itself more than a few times. The late 2010s and […]
We’ve been waiting for things to heat up, and the TV and streaming shows coming to our screens are making sure the temperature is dialed in. From Strung, the erotic thriller starring Chloe Bailey and the incomparable Lynn Whitfield, which made its world debut at the 30th annual American Black Film Festival in May, to […]
Everybody has a version of a love story they’d rewrite: The text they should have sent. The flight they should have boarded. The person they should have fought harder for. It’s easy to romanticize the choices we’d make if we could go back again. Writer-director Armani Ortiz built an entire movie around that fantasy. Otra revolves […]
On Saturday, Jay-Z made a stunning return to the spotlight with a remarkable performance at the Roots Picnic, captivating fans and shaking up the music industry. His set was a nostalgic journey through his extensive catalog, with cameos from Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk, Memphis Bleek, and Young Gunz, and surprises from Philly natives Jazmine […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Regina King 2026 ABFF Festival It was a busy 24 hours for Regina King. She kicked off her 2026 American Black Film Festival experience by […]
In every beauty controversy, there is usually a bigger conversation hiding beneath the surface. The recent debate involving Patrick Ta, Painted by Esther, Jackie Aina and Juvia’s Place is no different. What started as a discussion about creative attribution and beauty innovation quickly spiraled into a familiar cycle of internet distractions, ultimately shifting attention away […]