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Rihanna Talks A$AP Rocky, Re-Defining Maternity Wear, and More

The mother-to-be stuns on the cover of the May issue of Vogue Magazine.

Shanelle Genai

4/12/22 2:20PM

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5 Black-Owned Spas That are Perfect for Your Much-Needed Spring Break

Whether you have an hour or a long weekend, get away from the daily grind at one of these relaxing Black-owned spas

Angela Johnson

3/22/22 4:30PM

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HBO Max Documentary Tells The Story of Fashion Fair Cosmetics

The Beauty of Blackness examines the rise, fall, and resurgence of an iconic black beauty brand

Angela Johnson

3/07/22 3:05PM

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Saweetie Points To Meditation As The Motivation Behind Her Baldie

Did Saweetie’s new buzz cut come as a result of reaching Nirvana? Well–something like that.

Alexandra Jane

2/26/22 4:44PM

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A&E Announces New Docuseries <i>James Brown: Say It Loud</i>

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A&E Announces New Docuseries James Brown: Say It Loud

The four-part series will be executive produced by Academy Award nominee Questlove, Black Thought, Mick Jagger and…

Shanelle Genai

2/25/22 1:45PM

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The Brooklyn Museum to Honor Virgil Abloh in New Exhibition

Figures of Speech is set to debut this summer, beginning July 1 and running through January 2023.

Shanelle Genai

2/08/22 5:30PM

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Pyer Moss Founder Kerby Jean-Raymond Announces Departure From Reebok as Global Creative Director

Jean-Raymond had been with the company since 2017.

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Ulta Beauty Commits to Supporting Black-Owned Brands in 2022

The beauty chain has committed to spending $50 million on diversity and inclusion programs to support Black-owned…

Noah A. McGee

2/03/22 4:29PM

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Black Woman Owned Fashion Line, Jolie Noire, Lands at Target

Kim and Keyondra Lockett's fashion line along with several other Black designers are part of Target's Black History…

Rachel Pilgrim

2/03/22 2:45PM

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Rich Mnisi's Debut Adidas Collaboration Is a Love Letter to Community and Heritage

The contemporary fashion designer has joined forces with Adidas to put on for his Tsonga tribe.

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Ladies Night: The Other Characters in Insecure's 7th Episode? A Wardrobe by All Black Female Designers

For the first time in the series' history, the characters' covetable wardrobes were designed head-to-toe by Black…

Maiysha Kai

12/06/21 8:00PM

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Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles

The November/December issue celebrates 'Radical Self-Care' with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as…

Maiysha Kai

11/19/21 12:00PM

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The Funk Boutique: Zerina Akers and Black Owned Everything Partner with Nike and Nordstrom

Lori Harvey's SKN by LH launches Oct. 22; Hanifa to debut first in-person runway show; The Museums of San Francisco…

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Cementing Her Status as a Style Star, Zendaya Has Been Named the 2021 CFDA Fashion Icon

The former Disney kid turned Hollywood A-lister will be the youngest-ever recipient of the honor, which will be…

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On the Next Stop of Their Controversial Tiffany's Campaign, the Carters Get Cute—but Blue Ivy Steals the Show

The couple's 'About Love' campaign sparked outrage when it debuted in August. Their new spot dials down the diamonds…

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Grab Your Coin: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Will Be Headed to a Storefront Near You Soon

'You’ll absolutely see some stores in 2022,' said Savage X Fenty's co-president and chief merchandising and design…

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Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace

If another white person tries to make a noose fashionable, I’m going to lose my mind.

Okla Jones

10/05/21 1:12PM

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Medicare to Cover Wigs: 'It’s So Much More Than Cosmetic'

Pressley, who lives with alopecia, introduced a new bill on Thursday, the last day of Alopecia Awareness Month.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

10/01/21 8:00PM

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Because Everybody Loves a List, Ulta Beauty Named Its MUSE 100, Honoring Black Voices in Beauty

As part of Ulta's MUSE initiative, the retailer celebrates 100 founders, creators and influencers, each of whom will…

Maiysha Kai

9/29/21 7:00PM

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Coast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This Weekend

Both the 2021 Tony Awards and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala boasted a bevy of Black excellence…

Maiysha Kai

9/27/21 12:59PM

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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

Rihanna Talks A$AP Rocky, Re-Defining Maternity Wear, and More

5 Black-Owned Spas That are Perfect for Your Much-Needed Spring Break

HBO Max Documentary Tells The Story of Fashion Fair Cosmetics

Saweetie Points To Meditation As The Motivation Behind Her Baldie

A&E Announces New Docuseries James Brown: Say It Loud

The Brooklyn Museum to Honor Virgil Abloh in New Exhibition

Pyer Moss Founder Kerby Jean-Raymond Announces Departure From Reebok as Global Creative Director

Ulta Beauty Commits to Supporting Black-Owned Brands in 2022

Black Woman Owned Fashion Line, Jolie Noire, Lands at Target

Rich Mnisi's Debut Adidas Collaboration Is a Love Letter to Community and Heritage

Ladies Night: The Other Characters in Insecure's 7th Episode? A Wardrobe by All Black Female Designers

Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles

The Funk Boutique: Zerina Akers and Black Owned Everything Partner with Nike and Nordstrom

Cementing Her Status as a Style Star, Zendaya Has Been Named the 2021 CFDA Fashion Icon

On the Next Stop of Their Controversial Tiffany's Campaign, the Carters Get Cute—but Blue Ivy Steals the Show

Grab Your Coin: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Will Be Headed to a Storefront Near You Soon

Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Medicare to Cover Wigs: 'It’s So Much More Than Cosmetic'

Because Everybody Loves a List, Ulta Beauty Named Its MUSE 100, Honoring Black Voices in Beauty

Coast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This Weekend