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What You Need to Know: This week, Dr. Bernice King warned that America is facing a moral crossroads as leaders debate the meaning of civil rights itself. A media firestorm erupted after Don Lemon clashed with Nicki Minaj over protest coverage and press freedom. And from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, Black institutions—from city halls to […]
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier whose work defined modern glamour, died Monday, January 19, at age 93. His legacy—long associated with romance, refinement, and fantasy—also holds particular meaning within Black fashion history. In an industry that has historically excluded Black people from its most rarefied spaces, Valentino made room for Black women to be […]
Aoki Lee Simmons wants you to know she’s more than content with her current, permanent address. The model and daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons, who relocated to Bali, Indonesia, after graduating from Harvard University in 2023, took to social media over the weekend to share that she’s very happy in her new chosen country. Capturing […]
Under the lights at Hard Rock Stadium, the smells of South Beach, fresh-cut grass, and anticipation filled the air. Miami didn’t just host the national college football championship; it put itself on display. Bass rattled the concrete. Gold chains caught the stadium light. The ghosts of alumni paced the sidelines. The stadium was humming hours […]
As a child, my mother introduced me to spirituality, starting with organized religion. I went to Christian and Lutheran schools and later graduated from a Catholic high school rooted in the fundamentals of the Bible. I memorized scripture and sat through hellfire-and-brimstone sermons and mass meant to keep young people on the path of righteousness. […]
At Prada, evolution has never meant amnesia. For Fall/Winter 2026, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons offer a collection that understands something Black culture has long practiced: you move forward by honoring what came before. The show’s thesis, “Before and Next,” lands like a quiet manifesto. Progress doesn’t require erasure. It requires memory, intention, and respect. […]
When the world was impacted by the unexpected loss of Chadwick Boseman to colon cancer in 2020, at the young age of 43, his death shed a spotlight on the rise of colon cancer in younger people, meaning those under 45 and some as young as their 20s. Over the past few years, this cancer […]
New year, new you? How about a healthier you first? Instead of diving headfirst into the new year, consider easing into 2026 by evaluating your health goals and discovering products that can help you progressively achieve them. Our community has a unique set of health challenges, like chronic stress due to unjust societal treatment, hormonal […]
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made an everlasting impact during the Civil Rights Movement and on our nation, inspiring an extensive collection of works devoted to the iconic civil rights hero who accomplished so much in his short 39 years. From children’s literature to a comprehensive biography told through his own words, King’s […]
For those who don’t know, Dry January is lowkey a New Year’s rite of passage. It’s a subtle kickoff to many wellness journeys that may become a new lifestyle practice or a test to know you have the discipline to conquer the rest of the year. Gen Z is no different as they are the […]