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We Want That Old Thing Back: Cross Colours Takes Center Stage at Nordstrom

The revival of the '90s Black-owned cult-favorite label continues with a two-week pop-up at the NYC flagship.

Maiysha Kai

Wednesday 7:00PM

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Scent of a Bad Gal: Rihanna Announces Fenty Parfum Is Coming Soon

The entertainer turned beauty entrepreneur is adding a new fragrance to her arsenal of popular products.

Maiysha Kai

Wednesday 5:00PM

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What Does the 15 Percent Pledge Look Like in Practice? Sephora's Trying to Show and Prove

The beauty juggernaut has already increased its total Black-owned brand offerings to 15 percent, with a plan to…

Maiysha Kai

Wednesday 2:07PM

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The Funk Boutique: The Black Fashion Industry Is Not Only for You...But for Everyone

Telfar Clemens debuts his first post-pandemic collection at the Olympic opening ceremony, Hot Girl Meg rides off…

Bella Morais

Tuesday 5:00PM

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Is Our Haircare Endangering Us? A New Study Compounds Fears About Relaxers and Breast Cancer

An Oxford University study finds an approximately 30 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer in Black…

Maiysha Kai

Tuesday 3:00PM

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She Clips Her Hair Back and Forth: Willow Smith Had Her Head Shaved During a Performance

The singer, who convinced mom Jada to do the same, was covering her 2010 hit 'Whip My Hair' when she had her afro…

Maiysha Kai

7/19/21 3:00PM

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Nailed It: Pear Nova Creator Rachel James Talks Building a Sustainable Black Beauty Brand

The Black Ink Crew: Chicago alum has built a 10-free nail polish brand based on fashion, inclusion and advocacy.

Maiysha Kai

7/13/21 4:00PM

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'It Was Time to Let Go': Jada Pinkett Smith Debuts a Shaved Head, Inspired by Daughter Willow

After previously disclosing her struggles with hair loss, the 49-year-old Red Table Talk host has opted to go bald.

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Wat U Iz: Pyer Moss Made Haute Couture History With an Emphasis on Black Innovation

Kerby Jean-Raymond staged 'Pyer Moss Couture 1' at Madam C.J. Walker's Villa Lewaro, opening with words from former…

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Yes, Beyoncé Rocked a Telfar Bag. Yes, You'll Still Be Able to Get One

After Queen Bey was spotted carrying the 'Bushwick Birkin,' fans speculated the already coveted bag would become…

Maiysha Kai

7/09/21 11:00AM

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Michigan School District Absolves Employee of Bias in Cutting Biracial Child's Hair

A white Mount Pleasant Public Schools librarian sparked outrage for giving an unauthorized haircut to the…

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Watch Out World, She's Dior Now: Yara Shahidi Is the Legendary French Design House's Newest Face

The 21-year-old will be a global brand ambassador for the luxury label’s women’s fashion and cosmetics lines.

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Are 'Air Issas' the Shoe of Summer 2021?

Issa Rae kicked off July with an inspirational footwear collaboration with Converse and artist Nicky Fulcher.

Maiysha Kai

7/02/21 10:30AM

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Black-Owned Swim Cap Brand Denied Certification for Olympic Competition

The UK-based Soul Cap was created to better accommodate textured hair—and rejected by FINA to become certified for…

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Gird Your Loins and Grab Your Stacy Adams, Because Cat Daddies Are Back on the Prowl in Detroit

A contest on the city's Avenue of Fashion displayed an array of Detroit men in their 'suited and booted' finery.

Maiysha Kai

6/29/21 5:00PM

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Big Beauty Tuesday: Melissa Butler Is the True Beauty Behind The Lip Bar

The Lip Bar's founder talks entrepreneurship, innovation, and being part of Detroit's revival.

Maiysha Kai

6/29/21 3:30PM

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Hey Queens and Kings, How Are You Celebrating CROWN Day?

A series of events and collaborations celebrate the two-year anniversary of the inaugural signing of the CROWN Act…

Maiysha Kai

6/28/21 1:50PM

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The Big Reveal: The 2021 BET Awards' Biggest Trend Was Skin

The awards ceremony's red carpet and performances were punctuated by big announcements and skin-baring style.

Maiysha Kai

6/28/21 12:00PM

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<i>The Hair Tales</i>: Tracee Ellis Ross and Oprah Winfrey Join Bestselling Author Michaela Angela Davis to Present a Series Celebrating Black Hair

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The Hair Tales: Tracee Ellis Ross and Oprah Winfrey Join Bestselling Author Michaela Angela Davis to Present a Series Celebrating Black Hair

The docuseries will simultaneously broadcast on OWN and Hulu as part of 'an unprecedented partnership.'

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Kanye West Is Suing Walmart for Selling Knockoff Yeezys

A suit filed Thursday escalates an ongoing trademark dispute between West's label and the big box retailer.

Maiysha Kai

6/25/21 12:30PM

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Big Beauty Tuesday: Why Andrea Pitter Has Us Saying Yes to Pantora Bridal's Dresses

How We Do: The Root Ushers in Wedding Season

$55 Million Later, Naomi Osaka Becomes the World's Highest-Paid Woman in Sports for the 2nd Consecutive Year

We Want That Old Thing Back: Cross Colours Takes Center Stage at Nordstrom

Scent of a Bad Gal: Rihanna Announces Fenty Parfum Is Coming Soon

What Does the 15 Percent Pledge Look Like in Practice? Sephora's Trying to Show and Prove

The Funk Boutique: The Black Fashion Industry Is Not Only for You...But for Everyone

Is Our Haircare Endangering Us? A New Study Compounds Fears About Relaxers and Breast Cancer

She Clips Her Hair Back and Forth: Willow Smith Had Her Head Shaved During a Performance

Nailed It: Pear Nova Creator Rachel James Talks Building a Sustainable Black Beauty Brand

'It Was Time to Let Go': Jada Pinkett Smith Debuts a Shaved Head, Inspired by Daughter Willow

Wat U Iz: Pyer Moss Made Haute Couture History With an Emphasis on Black Innovation

Yes, Beyoncé Rocked a Telfar Bag. Yes, You'll Still Be Able to Get One

Michigan School District Absolves Employee of Bias in Cutting Biracial Child's Hair

Watch Out World, She's Dior Now: Yara Shahidi Is the Legendary French Design House's Newest Face

Are 'Air Issas' the Shoe of Summer 2021?

Black-Owned Swim Cap Brand Denied Certification for Olympic Competition

Gird Your Loins and Grab Your Stacy Adams, Because Cat Daddies Are Back on the Prowl in Detroit

Big Beauty Tuesday: Melissa Butler Is the True Beauty Behind The Lip Bar

Hey Queens and Kings, How Are You Celebrating CROWN Day?

The Big Reveal: The 2021 BET Awards' Biggest Trend Was Skin

The Hair Tales: Tracee Ellis Ross and Oprah Winfrey Join Bestselling Author Michaela Angela Davis to Present a Series Celebrating Black Hair

Kanye West Is Suing Walmart for Selling Knockoff Yeezys