One of the more unfortunate but often obligatory aspects of raising Black children is “The Talk”—that painful yet…
One of the more unfortunate but often obligatory aspects of raising Black children is “The Talk”—that painful yet…
“Black is the new black” announced Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) founder Brandice Daniel as the theme for this year’s…
There is no conversation about the intersection of hip hop, R&B and streetwear that doesn’t include legendary “style…
“All-American” has long inferred a certain type of (Caucasian) citizen, but a trio of covers debuting this October…
The concept of a “makeover” gets new meaning this October, as Pose and American Horror Story star (and member of the …
With a 111-year history and over two dozen print and digital imprints worldwide, it’s somewhat shocking that Conde…
Rihanna’s Oct. 2 Savage X Fenty show won raves for its diversity and inclusion (including from us), but several…
“The more you are transparent and the more you speak truth to power, it creates more space for other people to claim…
If there is one thing a year full of social distance coupled with global outcries in support of Black lives has made…
If you are a person of a certain age, there’s a high likelihood that you once either emulated or had a full-blown…
“There is no Black Freedom Project if you don’t care about Black women.” If there’s one belief upon which “crunk…
Beauty emporium Sephora just took another step in fulfilling the promise it made this June when it agreed to…
“I honestly believe that if you talk to me for an hour, I could change your fucking life.”
In the canon of interior design, Sheila Bridges is a modern icon, becoming well-known by her trademark of infusing…
A legacy sportswear brand just made a major investment in Black creativity: on Wednesday morning, Reebok announced…
It’s been a difficult year for all of us—and as a statement published in Essence magazine Tuesday night revealed,…
“I wanted to tell something. I wanted to be authentic in the story,” says Oak & Acorn founder and designer Miko…
The title of their most recent biography may have been Finding Freedom, but are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex…
It’s International Coffee Day—does your favorite grind make an impact? No, we’re not talking about that anticipatory…