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Kind of a Big Deal: Luxury Conglomerate Kering Invests in Kerby Jean-Raymond's 'Community-Focused Platform'
If the fashion industry’s wide variety of responses to our current—and very crucial—racial conversation have revealed nothing else, it’s that some folks were woefully unprepared to engage in this much-needed dialogue. In some cases, watching companies scramble to find the appropriate response or redress has been nothing more than been clear confirmation that there was…
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Simone Oliver Named New Editor-in-Chief of Refinery29
It’s no secret that amid the racial uprisings that began in earnest this spring were parallel reckonings happening across industries, including entertainment, retail, tech and media. In fact, in June, we reported on the complaints raised against several well-known media imprints as current and former employees bravely called out incidences of discrimination, sidelining, pay inequity,…
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Healthier—and Happier—Than Ever, Mary J. Blige Embodies #QuarantineGoals for Health Magazine
Bronzed, blond, and bodied—Mary J. Blige’s grow-up has been far more than a glow up. At 49, the Grammy-winner and Golden Globe and Oscar nominee might just be her best Mary yet, so if you’re one of those folks who think “sad Mary” is the best Mary, get over it and into the golden glory…
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Elle Decor Now Has a Black Editor-in-Chief, Asad Syrkett
We frequently talk about the influence of Black style upon fashion, music and even art, but our influence is often less recognized in the lofty world of interior design (pun intended). This, despite the incomparable aesthetics of a legion of Black designers including Sheila Bridges, Brigette Romanek, Ishka Designs, creative brand AphroChic, and more. Well,…
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'When We All Vote,' We Can 'Believe in Better': Political Merch Takes a Very Stylish Turn This Season
“Vote.” That was the simple message on the necklace worn by Michelle Obama during the Democratic National Convention—and the equally simple message our all-time favorite first lady has been promoting via her nonprofit, nonpartisan When We All Vote initiative. It was an inspiring sartorial invective that stood in stark contrast to the seemingly callous indifference…
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'I Love Who I Love': Niecy Nash Shares More Details on Her Surprise Marriage—Just Don’t Call It 'Coming Out'
When news broke last week that Claws star Niecy Nash had remarried during quarantine, fans and followers were naturally shocked. Not only had the actress just finalized her divorce from second husband Jay Tucker this spring, but her surprise trip down the aisle was with musician Jessica Betts, putting what Nash herself called a “plot…
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The New Coach x Basquiat Campaign Stars an Entirely Black and Brown Cast
He has been called “the Radiant Child,” and in his brief life, amassed a body of work so distinctive that it has placed him among the most iconic names in contemporary art. “I’m not an elitist but an autodidact who would like to be a part of the family of artists,” Jean-Michel Basquiat once said.…
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Michelle Obama Might Not Know It, but She's Our Mentor
As if you didn’t already know, Michelle Obama is the gift that keeps on giving. Since leaving the White House, she’s written an inspiring bestseller—accompanied by the world’s biggest book tour and a stellar Netflix documentary, as well as produced award-winning content alongside her husband. Via their Higher Ground Productions, the newly candid forever first…
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Summer May Be Ending, but Chloe x Halle's Cosmo Cover Story Reminds Us Sisters Are Forever
With the kids (and many adults) back in school and Labor Day now behind us, it’s safe to say the best of summer is behind us, too—and though 2020 has set the bar for “best” pretty low, this season did deliver us some pretty stellar music, especially from Black women. Among the many bops that…
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Further Refuting the Claims of #BlackFemaleAnonymous, Essence Publishes Results of Final Independent Review
The saga that began with a bold public plea to #TakeBackEssence seemed one step closer to ending as of Tuesday, as Essence released the results of yet another independent legal review, this time conducted by the law firm Morgan Lewis. The firm’s report appeared to quash claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and toxic work culture…