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In Partnership with UNCF, Target Gives Black History Month the Bullseye Treatment
Looking to get in the spirit of Black History Month? Target assembled a team of designers, merchandisers, engineers, sourcing specialists, store team members, and more to celebrate the season of Black Excellence with an assortment of custom and curated offerings across departments. “This assortment is a celebration of African American heritage and heroes, both historical…
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Past, Present & Purpose: Tarana Burke Is Bringing the Power of Empathy to the 2019 MAKERS Conference
“I practiced deeply listening to little black girls when they told me the truth about their lives,” Tarana Burke says in a short video teasing her appearance at the 2019 MAKERS conference. “The idea that somebody who you look up to believes you—that’s a very small thing to ask.” Burke has made validating the voices…
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Offensive, or Just Plain Ugly? Gucci Becomes the Latest to Face Accusations of Racist Product
It could all be so simple… but apparently, some luxury brands are intent on making it harder for themselves. Instead of hiring diverse teams, listening to members of their staff who raise red flags about potentially offensive merchandise, or considering the full breadth of consumers who may be shopping for or viewing their products, more…
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Black Owned Beauty Month: The State of Our Black Beauty Union
Ask, ye shall receive—that is, unless you’re Donald Trump, still asking for that damned wall funding. But I had far better luck on Day 5 of our Black-Owned Beauty month challenge when a quick stop to Whole Foods put an end to my deodorant drought! (I promise you, we are all grateful for this.) In…
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Stacey Abrams' Response to the SOTU Gave a Much-Needed Nod to Black Maternal Health
“Maternal mortality rates show that mothers, especially Black mothers, risk death to give birth.” — Stacey Abrams It was only one of many powerful points made by former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in the Democrats’ response to Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday night. But for The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Abrams’ reference…
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Kelly Rowland Takes Us Through Her Iconic Mane Moments
One thing’s for sure: Kelly Rowland’s got lewks. From her pixie cut of the early 2000s, to her blunt bobs and now her natural ‘fro, Kelly’s hair has always made a statement. It is clear the singer-songwriter has a great sense of pride in her hair—in all of its forms. So naturally, Rowland is the…
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Want to Be 'Flawless' Like Beyoncé? Beauty Lines Are Coming from Her Glam Squad
Yes, we know “Pretty Hurts,” but that hasn’t stopped us from occasionally musing about getting our grubby little hands on whatever magical, undoubtedly pristine products Beyoncé uses to look like, well, Beyoncé. Soon, the beauty-obsessed members of the Hive will be able to get their beauty routines in formation with some of Bey’s trademark glowing…