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Unbothered
This Awards Season, Where’s The Outrage For
Origin’s
Aunjanue Ellis...
Kathleen Newman-B...
Jan 31, 2024
Unbothered
I Felt Lonely At Work Until I Received The “Black Girl Smile”
Kedean Smith
Jan 31, 2024
Unbothered
The Rap Girls Are Fighting (Again) — But Is There Such A Thing As “Too Far” In A...
Ineye Komonibo
Jan 30, 2024
GG Good Game
How My First Black Sim Became A Love Letter To My Inner Child
I never said: “I want to be white.” Never dreamed of it nor wished for it, actually. I grew up in a Black neighborhood with a proud Black family who ta
by
Melanie Curry
Unbothered
Let Keith Lee Eat
When former MMA fighter and influencer Keith Lee initially started reviewing local restaurants in 2023, he probably had no idea of the impact he would have
by
Ineye Komonibo
Unbothered
Introducing Jay Will, Sundance’s Breakout Star Of
Rob Pe...
“When healthy cells flourish, cancer cells can’t,” These words are uttered by DeShaun Robert Peace in Rob Peace, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s second feature
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Gloria Alamrew
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Unbothered
In The “Hygiene Olympics” Black Folks Always Win — But Aren’t We ...
“Enough with the hygiene Olympics, okay! We get it you’re clean!” urged TikTok creator Ciearra Tati last month. “Why do I have to take seven shower
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L'Oréal Blackett
Unbothered
Jennifer Hudson Just Hard Launched Her Relationship With Common &...
Modern dating isn’t easy; whether you’re looking for something casual, keeping things open, or racing down the aisle, trying to find the perfect match
by
Ineye Komonibo
Unbothered
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Isn’t As Bad As Th...
Minor spoilers ahead. “How is it that Black people have these powers but they use them for the benefit of white people?” Spike Lee asked a grou
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Gloria Alamrew
Accessories
Venus Williams Just Gave Bombas’ Bestselling Socks Her R...
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the ed
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Alexandra Polk
Unbothered
Black Women Won Big At The Emmys — But It’s Embarrassing Award Sh...
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards was a genuinely fun, surprisingly sincere celebration of television. You could tell that the production team behind the show
by
Kathleen Newman-B...
Unbothered
I’ve Always Played It Safe In Dating, Now I’m Living ...
My friend gasps and looks up at me as I take a long sip of my drink, teasing her. I’ve just given her the latest update on my love life and a look of bew
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Beauty Dhlamini
Unbothered
Jonathan Majors’ ABC News Sit-Down Was A Mess (& Why Is Coretta S...
In March 2023, Jonathan Majors was arrested on charges of assault and aggravated harassment following an incident with his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. T
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Ineye Komonibo
Unbothered
The Golden Globes Was Missing One Thing: A Backbone
There is a long history of performers using their platforms at awards ceremonies to uplift social issues, to cause a bit of political commotion, or to try
by
Kathleen Newman-B...
Unbothered
The Cast Of
The Color Purple
(And All Black Women In Holly...
The Color Purple press tour is in full swing. The movie adaptation of the Broadway musical based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel — first brought to the bi
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Kathleen Newman-B...
Unbothered
Waited Until The Last Minute? Here Are 14 Holiday Gift Ideas That...
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Christa Eduafo
Unbothered
The Best Performances Of The Year Came From Black Women, Whether ...
Welcome to “What’s Good,” a column where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting fo
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Kathleen Newman-B...
Unbothered
Angela Bassett & Amanda Gorman Explain Why The 2024 Pirelli Calen...
The 2024 Pirelli Calendar has been released, and it’s Blacker than ever before. At the end of November, I had the opportunity to attend the launch of Pir
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Rissa Papillion
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Movies
American Fiction
’s Ending Leans Into The Limits Of Represe...
This story contains spoilers for the ending of American Fiction. When the end credits began to roll at the close of American Fiction, the other five critic
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Ineye Komonibo
Unbothered
Unbothered Turns Six — Our Team Is Black, Beautiful & Standing On...
Last year, Unbothered turned five, and it was all about our glow up. Unbothered started in a little boardroom in 2017 when our fearless leader and now vice
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Kathleen Newman-B...
Dedicated Feature
New Year, New Credit: 5 Ways To Improve Your Score In 2024
Growing up, Danitha Jones didn’t realize there wasn’t enough money to go around. It was only later, as a college student, when she assumed the role as
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Taiia Smart Young
Unbothered
I Went To The Bahamas For Junkanoo & It Was The Party Of The Year
I come from a family of avid cruisers, and as a result, I’ve been to The Bahamas more times than any other country in the world. Because of these fre
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Alexis Jackson
Unbothered
Baby Tate Is Very Blonde, Very Queer, & Very Free
There’s something that shifts in the universe when a woman changes her hair color. Going red can often be a smoke signal for distress — we’ve all bee
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Ineye Komonibo
Unbothered
My Chair, My Rules: How Much Do Black Hairstylists Around The Wor...
“I showed up for an appointment but the stylist was not there — the salon lights were out!” shared one anonymous Black woman to Unbothered earlier th
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L'Oréal Blackett
Unbothered
This Viral TikTok Brush Revived My Love For Wash Days
It was at the peak of the pandemic (when beauty supply stores had shut down, and there wasn’t a braider in sight) that I was forced to finally confro
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Jessika Hardy
Unbothered
I Tried TikTok’s High Maintenance Beauty Routines. Are They...
Haven’t you heard? The future of luxury beauty is Black. Beauty & The Bag is a guide that keeps a close eye on high-value skin, h
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L'Oréal Blackett
Unbothered
I Skipped Steaming My Natural Hair For Years & My Hair Paid The P...
Earlier this year, I came across a blog post entitled “How Hair Steaming Changed My Life” by writer Jane Lebaron, who claimed that not only did hair st
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L'Oréal Blackett
GG Good Game
‘Decenter, Listen, Understand, Then Support’: How The...
If there’s one word Black Girl Gamers founder Jay-Ann Lopez wants to focus on when it comes to improving equity in the gaming industry, it’s longevity.
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Patricia Karounos
With A Bow 2023
The Best Black-Owned Jewelry Brands Perfect For Gifting
by
Alexandra Polk
Unbothered
The Best Black Romantic (& Delightfully Corny) Christmas Movies O...
by
Kathleen Newman-B...
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