Fellow Media Friends, It's Time for Us to Talk (Again) About How We Identify Black WomenÂ
Fun fact: The woman in the picture on the above left is not the controversial Omarosa Manigault Newman, but revered…
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'I Have Been a Victim of Abuse': Tamar Braxton Reveals Childhood Molestation on Wendy Williams Show
Tamar Braxton recently revealed that she is part of a very troubling statistic: On Thursday, the singer, reality star…
The Message: To Champion Inclusivity This NYFW, the Best Said It With Their Chests
Major fashion statements are expected at New York Fashion Week, but this season, they were literal. Though statement…
Out of the Box: Logan Browning Talks Identity, Colorism and the Problem of PrivilegeÂ
Identity is no small issue for Dear White People’s Logan Browning. Aside from her leading role as the oft-confused but…
Black Breastfeeding Week: Why Doctors Insist the Breast Is Best
As a new parent, if you knew there was something you could do to instantly provide not only nurturing but nutrition and…
What Is Adenomyosis? Gabrielle Union Revealed a Fertility Issue Every Woman Should Be Aware Of
“Towards the end of my fertility journey I finally got some answers,” Gabrielle Union told attendees of the BlogHer…
Killer Curves: BET and La La Anthony Take an Intimate Look at an Obsession That's Killing Us
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but as black women, we know all too well the dichotomy between…
Orange Is the New Nude: Dascha Polanco Is a Study In Self-Love In September's Women's Health
Dascha Polanco isn’t the first person who comes to mind when we think “body issues”—after all, this is a woman who once…
#WCW: Serena Williams Just Got Real—and Relatable—About Postpartum Emotional Fallout
She may be the greatest athlete of all time (fight me), but Serena Williams recently admitted that despite daughter…
Beyoncé Has a FUPA. I Have a FUPA. We All Have a FUPA. ISSA CELEBRATION!
By now, you should have already heard all about Queen Beyoncé being on the cover of the September issue of Vogue…
Did Rihanna Appropriate 'Chola' Brows? One Latina Writer Thinks So
When Rihanna debuted literally pencil-thin brows for her history-making September cover of British Vogue, the general…
'She Broke Me': Cardi B Gets Real About Being a New Mom
There are certain life events you simply can’t comprehend until you’ve experienced them—as Cardi B recently discovered…
Misty Copeland Portrays a Stripper in the 2019 Pirelli Calendar—and We Feel a Way [Updated]
Updated Thursday, July 26 2018 at 3:30Â p.m. EDT:
Put What in the Butt? About That Time We Learned About Chicken Stock Butt Injections
Every so often, we become aware of a beauty practice that, for the life of us, we just can’t make sense of; something…
So Fresh, So Clean: Fellas, Scotch Porter Now Has Your Head-to-Toe Grooming Regimen
If you’re a card-carrying member of #BeardGang, chances are you already know about Scotch Porter—and if you don’t, you…
Pool Rules: Chromat's Latest Campaign Changes the Rules of the Typical 'Swimsuit Body'
Boundary-pushing swimwear brand Chromat is no stranger to inclusivity. Since its launch in 2010, the label, helmed by…
Sports Illustrated's Latest Show Was Inclusive of Everyone—Or Was It?
Sports Illustrated’s presentation at 2018 Miami Swim Week aimed to give all women a chance to be models, whether they…
True Beauty: Aerie Gets Even More Real with Its Campaigns
American Eagle’s swim and intimates brand, Aerie, has made a name for itself in recent years by presenting their models…
Doing the Work: Gabrielle Union Talks Inclusion and the Insidious Influence of Colorism
Essence Fest is the gift that keeps on giving; the annual celebration of black womanhood, which this year took place…
Black Model on Vogue's IG Responds to Troll Who Complained About Too Many 'Ghetto People'
Apparently, Vogue Magazine’s readers and followers are all white, so when they see black women being represented, they…
