The first thing you encounter in Paul Tazewell’s exhibit is puppets. Handmade marionettes. Paper mâché. Wood dowels. Scraps of fabric. Objects that feel less like museum artifacts and more like pieces of a private childhood. “I wanted visitors to engage with the work the way I engage with my work,” Tazewell told me. “Up close […]
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‘Bridgerton’ Breaks Down When Friendship Becomes Insufferable
The end of Bridgerton, Season Four, Part One, left us all with a burning question. No, not that one. We’re talking about Lady Danbury’s request to Queen Charlotte. In short, the former member of the queen’s royal court requested, then stated, then requested again that she must leave Mayfair, London, to explore new possibilities, return […]
Beyond the Podium: The Black Athletes Who Redefined The 2026 Winter Olympics
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wrapped, the loudest stories weren’t just about who topped the medal table. They were also about expanding the picture of what winter sports look like now. Across ice and sliding tracks, slopes and powdery banks, Black athletes delivered defining moments that blended history, visibility, and heart-stopping performances. A […]
What Manon Bannerman’s Hiatus Reveals About Anti-Blackness and Survival in Girl Groups
On Friday, HYBE and Geffen Records announced that KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman would be taking a “temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing,” which has opened the floor for a larger conversation that fans and industry peers are rallying around to advocate for her. The 23-year-old joined Daniela Avanzini, Lara […]
Storm Reid Fronts Coach’s Spring 2026 “Explore Your Story” Campaign That Celebrates Gen Z, Books and the Tabby Bag
Somewhere between TikTok scroll fatigue and the soft launch of everyone’s “reading era,” Coach decided to lean in. Hard. For Spring 2026, the American heritage house introduces “Explore Your Story,” a campaign rooted in global listening sessions with Gen Z and stitched together with community partners from the United States to China. The headline accessory […]
Bubba Wallace Made History As the Second Black Driver Ever to Win a NASCAR Cup
Bubba Wallace made history as the first Black driver to win a NASCAR Cup race in almost 50 years, ESPN reported. With his win at Talladega, Wallace became the first Black driver to win at the top level of the prominent stock car series since Wendell Scott in 1963. Interestingly, Scott wasn’t declared the winner […]
Loyalty, Love and Legacy: How Consumers Build Deep Connections with Black-Led Brands
These brand origin stories share a similar truth: when needs translate shared cultural codes into products—a scalp oil, a basket, a sauce, a hair trimmer—those objects become wearable declarations. Walmart knows this firsthand and it’s why they’re proud partners with Black founders and designer for the brands Alodia, Capital City Products, The Cut Buddy and […]
Exploring Love Languages: Insights from Fashion and Beauty Leaders on Building Fulfilling Relationships
Black Twitter is always asking the questions no one wants to or starting a crazy thread out of nowhere. Not too long ago, folks were tweeting out their love languages and the importance of knowing what it is. Understanding your love language is essential for nurturing healthy and fulfilling relationships. It helps you communicate your […]
BODYARMOR Spotlights Newest Partner Flau’jae Johnson to Center Court for March Madness 2026
BODYARMOR announced its return to the college basketball stage for the 2026 March Madness tournament. The moment is brought to life through their national “Choose Better” spot, featuring their newest partner, LSU senior guard and hip‑hop artist Flau’jae Johnson, alongside NCAA alum and champion Jalen Brunson. “Choosing better is about commitment, every day you [have] choices to […]
Dan Sablon’s Appointment at Zadig&Voltaire Marks a Pivotal Shift Toward Black Leadership in French Fashion
French fashion’s favorite rebel just found a new author and this time, the pen is in Black hands. Zadig&Voltaire has appointed Dan Sablon as its new creative director, a move that feels bigger than a press release and sharper than a front-row photo op. Founded by Thierry Gillier in 1997, the Paris house built its […]









