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In 2021, Ghanaian feminist Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah published her debut, The Sex Lives of African Women, to notable acclaim. If that book chronicled the contemporary sexual journeys of African-identifying women around the world, her sophomore project out this March, Seeking Sexual Freedom: African Rites, Rituals, and Sankofa in the Bedroom, regards the past as a guide in shaping the prospects and sexual futures of African-descended people. “The concept […]
Before you get anxious, listen. Tax Day is always going to be a stressor, no matter how advanced we plan. Whether you’re a seasoned filer or a first-timer, the approach of the deadline can make you extra tense, especially if you’ve put off getting your paperwork in order. While it’s always best to start your […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re chronically online and aware of the many conversations swirling around influencers and/or digital creators versus journalists, and where they should be tiered relative to professional journalists. Many of us are now asking if there’s a difference, given the ever-changing media landscape? However, there is a large distinction between digital creators and journalists, like intentional training and moral journalist […]
Spring’s arrival marks a change of seasons, an invitation to renew your senses and prepare for summer’s promise. As we spring forward, Black families everywhere are preparing for travel. Grab your favorite derby hat, and let Louisville, Kentucky show you why it’s the “Gateway to the South” — and the next chapter of your travel story. Image: Louisville Tourism Louisville is a […]
From the moment Zendaya stepped out in Paris for Louis Vuitton’s fall/winter presentation, she’s been turning heads with her bridal inspired looks. Now that she’s shifting into promotion of the final season of Euphoria, “Mrs. Holland” continues staking her claim as one of the best dressed women in Hollywood. For The Drama‘s red carpet appearances, […]
Chase Infiniti has been an undeniable fashion slayer all award season, delivering a string of standout looks. But one recognizable theme keeps resurfacing: balletcore. Chase Infiniti at The 16th Governors Awards at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Image: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images We first saw it at the 16th Governors Awards in November […]
There’s a specific kind of silence that happens backstage when a Black model sits in a chair and the stylist hesitates. It’s subtle but it’s loud. You can feel it in the pause before hands touch hair, in the way tools get shuffled around and in the quiet scanning of the room for someone who […]
In a heartfelt and courageous revelation, Rebecca King Crews, wife of actor and host Terry Crews, shared her battle with Parkinson’s Disease on the TODAY show. Speaking candidly about her journey, she disclosed that she has been living with the health condition since 2015. “I feel good,” King Crews said. “I’m able to write my […]
If you were a kid of the nineties, you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing Brandy’s melodic voice pouring out of the radio or seeing her iconic box braids grace the screens of television sets everywhere. Brandy “the Vocal Bible” Norwood was the moment, and at just 20 years old had already accomplished more in her […]
Anastasia Washington is a filmmaker, comedian, actress, singer, and curve model with an irreverent sense of humor. The LA native has been described as the female W Kamau Bell and Jordan Peele for her knack for observational storytelling that infuses humor and love into sometimes controversial commentary on subjects like eating disorders, colorism, dating, and […]