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The Root Institute 2021: Does a New ‘Black Renaissance’ Mean We Can Be Critical of Our Art?
2020 MacArthur Fellow Tressie McMillan Cottom on the white and Black gaze, the necessity of critique and the dangers of indiscriminate adulation.
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Sephora’s Got a Sample Set for Us, by Us
Making the most of its commitment to the 15 Percent Pledge, the beauty emporium is offering a kit of Black-owned beauty favorites—including some major names.
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If Anyone Can Get You Hype for Shakespeare, Denzel Can
The trailer for Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth dropped Tuesday, building anticipation for Washington’s cinematic chemistry with Frances McDormand.
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The Root Institute 2021: Tarana Burke’s New Memoir Unbound Retraces the Birth of a Movement
The founder and leader of the Me Too movement retraces her steps in a deeply vulnerable and moving memoir under Oprah’s imprint.
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Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76
The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with former bandmate Patti LaBelle.
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The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present Witnesses
The prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in Brooklyn, N.Y., federal court.
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Michigan Father Files $1M Lawsuit Over Biracial Child’s Unsanctioned Haircut by School Employee
Jimmy Hoffmeyer’s suit alleges Mount Pleasant Public School District ‘failed to properly train, monitor, direct, discipline, and supervise their employees.’
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This Year’s CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the Industry
Dapper Dan will be honored with the Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award, while the majority of this year’s Emerging Designer nominees are Black.
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T.I. and Tiny Evade Sexual Abuse Charges in Los Angeles Due to Expired Statute of Limitations
To date, the couple has been accused by more than 30 women of sexual assault, drugging and, in some cases trafficking.
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The Remake Sweepstakes Continue, but Weeeee…Will Always Love Whitney’s Version of The Bodyguard the Most
Warner Bros. moves forward with a long-rumored reboot of the 1992 hit starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, to be penned by playwright Matthew López.
