What to Know: This week in America, lawmakers are debating a voting bill that could make registering to vote feel a little more like applying for a passport at the DMV. Meanwhile, the Iran conflict is escalating, sending gas prices climbing and reminding everyone that global politics has a very real way of showing up […]
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Kwasi Paul’s “Keepsakes” Isn’t Just a Collection It’s a Memory You Can Wear
There’s a certain kind of fashion that asks you to look. And then there’s the kind that asks you to remember. EBONY 2025 Power 100 Honoree Influential Creator Sam Boakye of Kwasi Paul dropped his Spring 2026, Keepsakes, which falls firmly in the latter. Image: Kwasi Paul Image: Kwasi Paul Released as the first delivery […]
Multidisciplinary Artist Bria Edwards Is Putting the Black Cowboy Back in the Center Saddle
Walking through the work of multidisciplinary artist Bria Edwards, her images of equestrian life feel like they are galloping right off the canvas. The materials Edwards uses, “heavy body paints, sawdust, pumice gel,” bring them to life and are the cornerstone of her work. “It’s how I make my art more vivid, like a writer […]
Here’s What Spring Equinox has in Store for Your Zodiac Sign
Every year, around Mar 20-21, the Earth and the Sun line up in a very specific way: a configuration that results in equal parts day and night. We refer to this day as the Spring Equinox. It’s an astronomical phenomenon with astrological meaning—this is now Aries season, the beginning of the zodiac, the first day of spring, the start of longer, […]
From Press Pass to After-Party: Inside One Journalist’s 2026 Oscar Week
When the Academy Awards accepted my credential request to cover the 2026 Oscars, the plan was set in motion. I booked my stay at the Kimpton Everly Hollywood by IHG, one of my favorite Los Angeles hotels, just a few minutes from the Dolby Theatre, where the 98th Academy Awards took place. Nestled in an […]
How To Get Your Groove Back — The Most Popular Sex and Intimacy Trends to Try in 2026
We’re quickly approaching spring, which is usually a time for renewal for our homes, closets, routines, and even our sex lives. If you’ve been feeling apathetic towards your sexual routines, perhaps it’s time to switch things up a bit! However, you may not know where to start. Luckily for you, we’ve tapped Nikquan Lewis, intimacy coach and sex expert, to inspire and help you to […]
Scott Evans Discovers His Barbados Heritage on a Mindful Journey That Stirs His Soul
Scott Evans has masterfully built an award-winning career by asking questions and getting the lowdown on others. Now, an aged curiosity surrounding his heritage has put him in search of the unknown buried within fragments of his family tree. During a quest for enlightenment, Barbados has become a journey he’s eagerly dedicated the rest of […]
Only Six: Why Black Coaches Struggle to Break the NCAA’s Highest Ceiling
Every March, college basketball sells the same promise: anything can happen. The NCAA tournament thrives on unpredictability. Brackets collapse as unlikely underdogs crash the party, and programs that looked ordinary in November suddenly look unstoppable by April. But when it comes to the coaches cutting down the nets, history tells a far more predictable story. […]
The New Beauty Power Players: Marvella Akiojano, Toni Bravo and Aba Asante Are Turning Influence Into Infrastructure
Beauty used to be something you performed. You learned the angles. You hit record. You blended, lined, glossed, and hoped the algorithm caught feelings. Success looked like views, brand trips, and a well-timed “link in bio.” And for a minute, that was enough. But somewhere between the GRWM and the group chat, the game changed. […]
The Community In Defense of Mental Health: Sad Girls Club Turns Nine
On a rainy afternoon during Black History Month, inside the amber hush of the Ace Hotel Brooklyn, a group of women convened for a Galentine’s Day get-together. Over the course of the night, attendees were guided through the architecture of love’s elasticity, friendship breakups, the courage to be seen, and the language of interpersonal intimacies. […]









