CultureSportsCultureSportsNaomi Osaka Briefly Breaks Down During Press Conference'I'm not really sure how to balance it. I'm figuring it out at the same time as you are,' Osaka told reporters…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 17, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsNaomi Osaka to Donate Tennis Winnings to Haiti Earthquake Relief EffortsThe four-time Grand Slam champion is currently gearing up for the 2021 US Open expected to begin at the end of this…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 16, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsU.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Demands Better Treatment From the Media for Olympic CompetitorsThe 25-year-old swimmer's comments come after much-publicized incidents involving Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles.ByJay ConnorPublishedAugust 6, 2021
The Glow UpFashionThe Glow UpFashionMet Gala, but Make It Masked: As New York Fashion Week Looms, the Industry's Biggest Night Takes PrecautionsThe dress code for this year's event is 'American Independence'—but attendees are still required to be vaxxed and…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 5, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Thanks Fans for Helping Her Realize She's More Than Her AccomplishmentsThe four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from Thursday’s individual all-around competition, citing mental health…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 29, 2021
OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsLet's Talk About Mental HealthSimone Biles' refusal to participate in the Olympic individual all-around competition isn't a sign of weakness. It's…ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 28, 2021
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitYes, a Black Woman Is Directing Film Adaptation of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower—Which Is Timely and Relevant AFGarrett Bradley (Time, Naomi Osaka) will helm the film based on the novel addressing climate change and social…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedJuly 27, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Pulls Out of Team Gymnastics Final, Naomi Osaka Suffers Shocking Loss In 3rd Round of Tokyo Olympics [Updated]Two of the best in their respective sports had a rough go on Tuesday.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 27, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsNaomi Osaka 'Refreshed' and 'Happy' After Olympics Debut MatchThe Japanese tennis star breezed through her first match in Tokyo, while Team USA's women's gymnastics and men's…ByJ.L. CookPublishedJuly 25, 2021
Beauty + StyleBeauty + StyleThe Funk Boutique: Virgil Dominates Luxury Streetwear, Paying Respect, and Osaka's Earrings Are a RacketWhile LMVH acquires 60 percent of Off-White, Forvr Mood's candles hit Sephora's shelves and legendary designer B…ByBella MoraisPublishedJuly 20, 2021
EntertainmentSocial MediaEntertainmentSocial MediaWhy Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 20, 2021
Beauty + StyleBeauty + StyleMegan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated's 2021 Swimsuit IssuesThe rapper is the first to cover the highly anticipated annual issue, while Bloom is the first trans woman to do so…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedJuly 19, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSports10 Black Athletes to Watch During the Tokyo OlympicsThe list is honestly endless, but here's a select few Black Olympians from around the globe to tune into.ByJ.L. CookPublishedJuly 19, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsWNBA Star Liz Cambage Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics to Focus on Mental HealthThe Las Vegas Aces player is a 2021 WNBA All-Star.ByJoe JuradoPublishedJuly 16, 2021
CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceAfter Snagging Big Wins at the ESPY Awards, Naomi Osaka Is Honored With Her Own BarbieThe doll in Osaka's likeness is now a permanent part of Barbie's 'Role Model' series.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedJuly 12, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsAthleticism Met Altruism at the 2021 ESPY AwardsHumanitarianism and historic moments were prevalent in this year's celebration.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedJuly 12, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsNaomi Osaka, Allyson Felix Detail Their Journeys to the Tokyo Olympics In Latest Issue of Time MagazineTwo of the biggest names in sports dish on self-care and prioritizing mental health.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 9, 2021
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesNetflix's Naomi Osaka Is Right on TimeThe highest-paid woman in sports is getting her own documentary on July 16.ByJay ConnorPublishedJuly 8, 2021
Beauty + StyleBeauty + StyleThe Funk Boutique: The Season Ushers in a Bevy of Star-Studded Collabs—and BalletNaomi Osaka does the damn thing on the cover of Vogue Japan while Simone Biles proves she's the GOATByBella MoraisPublishedJune 29, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsY'all Coming to the Summer Olympics? Who All Gon' Be There?Here are just a few of the beautiful Black souls who will be competing for Team USA during the Toyko Olympics.ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 28, 2021