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Groundbreaking Costume Designer Zerina Akers Scores an Emmy for Beyoncé’s Black Is King
The longtime style curator and creator of Black Owned Everything can now add Emmy winner to her extensive resumé.
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‘They’re Looking Down Upon Children’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Talks Teaching Antiracism With Jason Reynolds
Last year, the YA author achieved an artful remix of Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal work; this year, it has new relevance.
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Following the Satan Shoes Controversy, Lil Nas X Calls Out the Hypocrisy in Another Blood-Filled Drop
Noting that skater Tony Hawk’s blood was used in a line of instantly sold out decks without incident, Nas X also teased the release of his debut album, Montero.
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Allure Magazine Announces New Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Cruel
The veteran beauty and content editor spearheaded the magazine’s ‘The Melanin Edit’ and will now replace departing EIC Michele Lee.
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Coco’s 1st Collection: Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff Unveils a Fashion Line With New Balance
The collection is Gauff’s first with the athletic leader and sponsor, and will include apparel and shoes.
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‘She Is the Blueprint’: Normani Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Aaliyah on the 20th Anniversary of Her Death
‘Aaliyah paved the way for women, Black women in particular,’ says the ‘Wild Side’ singer of the late entertainer.
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As R. Kelly’s Criminal Trial Continues in Brooklyn, Disturbing Revelations Mount
Since the trial began last Thursday, witnesses have collectively testified to grooming, forced sex and physical abuse.
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Watch: Dario Calmese’s Colorful Creative Vision
The multitalented photographer, creative director and more recently brought his talents to Adobe to create a series of presets for people of color.
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A New Book on Prince Includes a Timeline of His Pain Pill Addiction, as Told by Friends and Colleagues
Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince posits that the icon’s pill addiction began with an accident while rehearsing for the Purple Rain tour.
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DaBaby Stays on the Defensive at His 1st Performance Since Rolling Loud, Criticizing ‘Cry Babies’
‘Other than the people that were truly offended, I feel like the rest of y’all…are being cry babies,’ the rapper proclaimed during Hot 97’s Summer Jam.
