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Cardi B Is Already Teasing Her Next Fashion Nova Collection

Cardi B let us know with her first Billboard number one hit "Bodak Yellow" that no one would ever out work her. And here we are, just barely a month into

by Channing Hargrove

Miuccia Prada: “Anything One Does Today Can Cause Offense”

On Sunday, Miuccia Prada addressed the criticisms her brand was racist after displaying items in a Manhattan storefront that resembled blackface. “I

by Channing Hargrove

Meghan Markle Shares Her Due Date Wearing An Aritzia Dress

Meghan Markle is very pregnant and very much so back to her royal duties in the new year. Last week, Markle gave fashion advice to unemployed women in

by Channing Hargrove

Missy Elliott Will Be The First Woman In Hip-Hop To Receive This ...

Missy Elliott is out here making history. Elliott will be inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year, becoming the first woman rapper to ever

by Alejandra Salazar

Moschino Had A Code Word For Black Shoppers — & It Leads To A Lar...

In 2018, Black people were constantly reminded that we can’t barbecue, nap, or even shop without experiencing prejudice. And in 2019, the narrative that

by Channing Hargrove

Trap Glazed: We Made R. Kelly A Predator

Update: From January 3 to January 6, Lifetime aired a documentary called Surviving R. Kelly, which catapulted the controversial rapper and all the

by Sesali Bowen

Do Diversity Reports In Fashion Actually Work?

As Fashion Month inches closer and closer, designers, casting directors, and editors are taking stock of where the industry stands on hot topics. Have we

by Landon Peoples

The Best Shampoos & Conditioners For Every Curl Type

No matter the texture of your strands, one thing is certain: healthy hair starts in the shower. That statement is especially true if you have natural

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Designer Collaborations

Zendaya Will Show Her First Collection With Tommy Hilfiger In Paris

Zendaya is headed to Paris Fashion Week. In October, Tommy Hilfiger announced his brand would continue its curated 'see now, buy now' model with the

by Channing Hargrove

Why Idris Elba's Daughter Is Using Her Golden Globes Platfor...

Many 17-year-olds spend their birthday weekend partying it up with friends. Isan Elba, on the other hand, will be taking the stage to hand out trophies at

by Alexis Reliford

5 Flat Irons Pros Use To Straighten 4C Hair

All flat irons aren't created equal. Just because it heats up, has two plates, and claims to leave hair smooth, glossy, and protected doesn't mean that

by aimee simeon

8 Drugstore Products I Use For A Flawless At-Home Silk Press

At one point in time, I believed that the best beauty products were the most expensive. I used to save my pennies for the fanciest creams to clear up my

by aimee simeon

Meet The Viral Designer Inspired By Dapper Dan and Virgil Abloh

Rapper and designer Magnus Juliano's new year is off to a promising start, thanks to Twitter. On Tuesday, the 27-year-old shared his latest project: a

by Channing Hargrove

Letitia Wright Just Took One Of 2018's Biggest Honors

T’Challa may have been crowned King of Wakanda in Black Panther, but Shuri, aka Letitia Wright, was just crowned queen of the box office. According to

by Alexis Reliford

Here Are The Best Podcasts For Your Burning Career Questions

It's a tough world out there, and sometimes it's hard to find the inspiration amidst all the depressing news. Let's be real, the current political

by Ludmila Leiva

This Fancy Retailer Helped Offset Pick Out Cardi B's Presents

Maybe Offset really did do some soul-searching while quietly reuniting with Cardi B in Puerto Rico. Three weeks after Cardi delivered the news of their

by Channing Hargrove

The Story Behind Cardi B's Watch Outfit In 'Money'...

Please read the following sentence to answer the question: "I was born to flex (Yes) / Diamonds on my neck / I like boardin' jets, I like mornin' sex

by Landon Peoples

27 Protective Styles To Try If You're Transitioning To Natur...

When I decided to transition my hair from relaxed to natural over the course of a year or so, I naively thought I could continue my usual lazy-girl

Michelle Obama’s Post-White House Fashion Is Proof Of How Liberat...

While Michelle Obama’s entire Becoming book tour has been a delightful spectacle of fashion-forward outfits (Cushnie! Pyer Moss! Givenchy!), the former

by Channing Hargrove

The Biggest Celebrity Controversies Of 2018

The very meaning of controversy has been contested in 2018. With so much access to celebrities, the beginnings and ends of their relationships are only

by Sesali Bowen

4 Black Women Get Real About Living With Hyperpigmentation

Imagine leaving your house in 90-degree weather wearing long sleeves and pants; or waking up before everyone at a sleepover to put on layers of makeup, so

by aimee simeon

Forever21 Apologizes For Cashing In On Black Panther Wit...

Marvel's Black Panther is the highest grossing superhero movie of all time. Worldwide, the acclaimed blockbuster made more than $1.2 billion, and the

by Channing Hargrove

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Is Not Who You Think She Is

The Come Up is Refinery29’s series featuring rising female artists who are as badass and inspiring as their music is. Imagine having a little sister

by Sesali Bowen

Cardi B's Stylist Confirms 'Sis Has An Aesthetic'

Cardi B isn't just making headlines and history; she's pulling her own looks, too. Fresh off of her historic Rolling Loud performance (which Offset rudely

by Channing Hargrove

Why Snakeskin Should Be Your New Favorite Neutral

As with anything when it comes to Rihanna, Bad Gal RiRi does it, and we want to, too. When the singer-cum-mogul was spotted wearing head-to-toe snakeskin

by Channing Hargrove

Your Official Pop Culture Gift Guide — The Black Edition

2018 was a great year for Black pop culture. We got a new Beyoncé album (kind of). Wakanda Fever is at an all time high thanks to Black Panther. Cardi B

by Sesali Bowen

If Beale Street Could Talk, It Would Praise Black Women

I’m still not over the intensely tender experience that is watching Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk. In her review of the film, my

by Sesali Bowen

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