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The Shocking Differences Between Black, White Billionaires
We’re taking a look at the surprising, and not so surprising, differences found in the journeys of Black and white billionaires.
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Queen Elizabeth Is Gone, But Here Are More of the Black Queens We Wish Were Still With Us [Update]
Now that the world has said their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth, we want to remember the Black women, our Queens, we miss so damn much.
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Mary Alice, A Different World’s Lettie and The Matrix’s The Oracle, Has Died
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, Mary Alice, had a career that spanned four decades in theater, television, and film.
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The Glow Up 50: Celebrating Icons Ruth E. Carter and Bethann Hardison
Black style is legendary, and as we celebrate the second year of The Glow Up 50, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge the living legends in our midst. This year, Dame Pat McGrath was honored with our annual Dap Award (so named for the iconic Dapper Dan), but she was in great company, as our…
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The Funk Boutique: Untouchable Forces in Fashion
There are women who paved the way in fashion, and there are trailblazers—and then, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll encounter fashion’s “Oracle,” Bethann Hardison. A model, advocate, agent and activist, Hardison is a force of nature who has worked tirelessly to change the way the industry engages with race and ensure that Black talent can…