Stephanie Long

In 1973, Roe v. Wade made abortion legal across the U.S., but, as is the case with many other laws and landmark decisions, its application throughout the c

When it comes to navigating the world as a Black woman, Ziwe Fumudoh is comfortable with being uncomfortable. “I’ve gone through several white institut

On September 23, former officer Brett Hankinson, one of three officers responsible for Breonna Taylor’s murder, was charged with three counts of wanton e

In June, shortly after the George Floyd protests began, Abraham Knofler was so upset with Bedford Stuyvesant’s Burly Coffee for posting a Black Lives Mat

It’s been almost three years since Jemele Hill, then a sportscaster for ESPN, tweeted what many likely wouldn’t deny: “Donald Trump is a white su

Black women are severely underpaid, and as we navigate a pandemic that has incited a caustic economic crisis, that harrowing reality burns even more deeply

We are navigating unprecedented times. And while Black Americans are no strangers to struggle (see: the timeline of the last 400 years), things feel partic

Smoky barbecue and refreshing cocktails are two culinary hallmarks of the summer season. Chances are you’ve enjoyed both at a rooftop party or perhap

Every year — draped in stars and stripes — the majority of America celebrates July 4 as Independence Day. But what is the Fourth of July to the enslave

2020 has brought almost crippling hardship upon the Black community. Amid COVID-19 — the novel virus that is still affecting thousands globally and has h

Becoming a mom is tough. And with Black women being three to four times more likely to die before, during, and after childbirth than white women in the Uni

Many know Serayah from her role on FOX network’s hit show Empire. But when she’s not turning heads as the vivacious Tiana Brown Lyon on the television

Since its first conference, CultureCon went from an intimate headcount of 150 attendees to close to 2,000 during last year’s event — where Tracee Ellis

The Honey Pot Co — the Black woman-owned feminine care line founded by Beatrice Dixon in 2014 — has seen a significant rise in sales since receiving a

In March 1965, model Jennifer Jackson became Playboy‘s first Black Playmate of the Month. At just 18 years old, she was the youngest to be hired at t

On August 6, 2019, the world was hit with an overwhelming loss with the passing of Toni Morrison. The Nobel laureate was more than just an author; she was

Stella Meghie didn’t know she’d end up in the film industry. She started off as an intern at Women’s Wear Daily before eventually landing in fashion