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The Kickoff: Dapper Dan’s Latest Collaboration Merges Fashion and Football
The iconic designer brought his talents to a luxe limited-edition lounging collection with Pepsi—complete with its own custom print.
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Essence Ventures Has Acquired BeautyCon Media
The growing media company also kicks off New York Fashion Week with its annual Essence Fashion House.
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Natalia Bryant Makes Her Mark on the Modeling World as Teen Vogue’s September Cover Star
The 18-year-old University of Southern California freshman and daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant recently signed with IMG Models.
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A New Kind of ‘Homecoming’? Kanye West Files a Trademark Application for a Housewares Line
The rapper’s company Mascotte Holdings Inc. is reportedly seeking to expand beyond fashion into lifestyle products.
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‘This Is My Story, Told by Me’: Janet Jackson Debuts First Look at Upcoming Documentary JANET
The two-night documentary event was co-produced by Janet and Randy Jackson in partnership with Lifetime and A&E, and is set to premiere in January 2022.
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‘Did We Kill Matt?’: George M. Johnson Shares an Exclusive Excerpt From Their New Book, We Are Not Broken
The second memoir from the activist and bestselling author of All Boys Aren’t Blue debuted on Sept. 7.
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Alphonso David Out as President of Human Rights Campaign Amid Cuomo-Related Controversy
David was the subject of an independent investigation he publicly called out as lacking transparency. Refuting his claims, HRC announced his termination Monday.
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‘The Point Is You Have a Voice’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Talks Poetry, Prose and Politics With Nikki Giovanni
The literary icon joined us at a pivotal moment in American politics for a candid discussion about the intersection of art, activism and authenticity.
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‘I Am Not Resigning’: Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David Calls for ‘Complete Transparency’ in Cuomo-Related Independent Review [UPDATED]
The HRC board reportedly found no sign of wrongdoing by David in the scandal that unseated New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. So why are they asking him to resign?
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Amanda Gorman Is Estée Lauder’s Newest Ambassador
The youth poet laureate has been named global changemaker and curator of Writing Change, Lauder’s new literacy initiative.
