'I Felt Seen': This Conversation Between Megan Thee Stallion and Rep. Maxine Waters Made Our WeekYes, we know it’s only Tuesday, and therefore likely a little early to declare a highlight of the week—but also…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Thinking Creatively: The CFDA Launches the IMPACT Initiative to Build a Pipeline for Black and Brown TalentRepresentation matters. We hear it, and we know it to be true; we also know it to be good for business. But if the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 23, 2021
A Case of Bad Manors: André Leon Talley Embroiled in Eviction BattleThroughout much of that film, Talley held court with the cameras from his beloved home in White Plains, N.Y.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 22, 2021
The Graduate: Megan Thee Stallion Covers Harper's Bazaar's Spring Fashion Issue and Talks Earning Her Degree“Can’t nobody tell me how to be the Hot Girl,” says the artist known as Megan Thee Stallion (given name: Megan Jovon…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 19, 2021
'No Revolutionary Act Is Without Risk': The Root Presents It's Lit! and Charles Blow Dance With The Devil You KnowCharles Blow hadn’t planned to write a manifesto on reverse migration. In fact, the New York Times columnist and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 19, 2021
After Going Virtual in 2020, Essence Festival Announces a 'Hybrid' Format for 2021The Girls Trip must go on—primarily online. After a year of lockdowns, we could all use a getaway, and miss our…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 19, 2021
A Year After 'Megxit,' Harry and Meghan Opt to Permanently Exit Their Roles as Working RoyalsIt’s official: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have notified the Queen that they will not be returning to working…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 19, 2021
Conversations for Change: #1000BlackGirlBooks Creator Marley Dias Shares Her Story With American GirlIf you’ve ever had a conversation with Marley Dias, you know she’s wise beyond her years. We had the pleasure of…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 18, 2021
'Writing to Make a Difference in This World,' Roxane Gay Launches a MasterClass“You don’t need to be brave when you’re writing; you need to acknowledge that you’re terrified—and do it anyway,” so…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 18, 2021
Giving Insight Into the Spiral of Abuse, FKA twigs Details 'Calculated, Systematic, Tricky, and Mazelike' Relationship With Shia LaBeoufContent warning: Descriptions of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Rihanna Under Fire (Again) for Cultural Appropriation—and 'Interference' in Indian Politics [Updated]Rihanna is a global superstar—but that doesn’t mean even her best intentions are globally well-received. The star of…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Ruth E. Carter to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 25Ruth E. Carter made history in 2019 as the first Black person (and Black woman) to win an Academy Award for Costume…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 17, 2021
'I Am Battle-Tested': Va. Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy Says Her Commitment to Black Maternal Health Is PersonalFormer Democratic Virginia delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy almost didn’t live to become a gubernatorial candidate. As…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Now playing Big Beauty Tuesday: How Brother Vellies' Aurora James Is Helping Retailers Make a Giant Step for Black BusinessesAs a new year dawned in January, so did a staggering statistic: 140,000 jobs had been lost in December, all of them…PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Rashida Jones, Naomi Wadler and. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Kick Off Inaugural Black Girl Freedom WeekFebruary is a month to celebrate Black History—and to make a push on advocacy for Black girls. The Black Girl…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Ready for the (Virtual) Runway? The Black Fashion Lover's Guide to New York Fashion Week This FebruaryBlack History Month. Valentine’s Day. President’s Day. New York Fashion Week. Mardi Gras. The Golden Globes... For…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Love for the Long Haul: AphroChic's Founders Talk Partnership, Marriage and Surviving COVID-19“For better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish; till death do us…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 14, 2021
'I Was Just Consistently Blown Away': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Honors Four Hundred Souls With Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. BlainIt’s been just over 400 years since the unintentional founding of Black America—when “20 or so odd Negroes” in…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 12, 2021
Real Hot Girl Hair: Mielle Organics Announces Megan Thee Stallion as Its First Global AmbassadorEvery stallion needs a fabulous mane, and hip-hop’s hot girl Megan Thee Stallion is no exception. The H-Town hottie…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 11, 2021
Essence Enters a New Era: The Legacy Media Brand Announces Its New Executive TeamThe year known as 2020 was unfathomably challenging by anyone’s estimation; but as Essence magazine celebrated its…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedFebruary 10, 2021