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As beach season approaches, it can only mean one thing: bikinis! Since 1964, the Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition has been a purveyor in providing women with the best bathing suit options, and eye candy for those who like looking at them. However, it would be three long decades before a woman of color got the golden opportunity to grace the cover of the coveted magazine. In the two decades since […]

✕ Variety The success story of Food Network star Kardea Brown is inspiring whether you’re a hopeful chef or someone with a rich legacy to share with the world. The award-winning host of Delicious Miss Brown and Baking Championship: Next Gen does that by adapting traditional Gullah Geechee recipes, bringing new meaning to throwing down in the Lowcountry. She’s also a woman in love, so much so that she found […]

adidas Mother’s Day will always garner some sort of sweet collaboration, and when it comes to the sneaker community we think adidas might have it in the bag. With the adidas Originals x MENACE Superstar “Old Rose,” arriving right on time for the occasion at hand, many momma’s boys of the world will be able to honor the top ladies of their lives with a flip on the floral tradition. […]

TIMOTHY A. CLARY It’s the annual event for all things glamorous in the world of haute couture — fashion’s night out, if you will. Of course we’re talking about the Met Gala, which is all the talk today on all your favorite news outlets, style blogs and destinations for culture. We better be at the top of that list for the latter! All half-jokes aside though, The 2026 Met Gala […]

Autism spectrum disorder has no one face, nor does it discriminate when it comes to race, region and/or social status. In all actuality, many of our favorite celebrities are either dealing with it themselves or have a loved one that’s autisitc. In a time where the condition is widely discussed — April has been recognized as Autism Awareness Month since 1970 — we can only commend those public figures who […]

Source: Three Spots / Getty Let’s be real, some of us were taught by our parents that washing all of your clothes after one wear is what we are supposed to do. You know doing laundry the “right way” like we were taught, but it turns out that might actually be slowly runing your clothes. And I dont know about you, but clothes cost too much these days to slowly […]

There’s never a bad time to become a bride! That’s why we decided to close out Women’s History Month on a beautiful note with our official bridal guide for the lucky ladies of 2026. We got a fall preview at the top trends a few months back that will be popping up in wedding ceremonies for the foreseeable seasons: it’s all about lace, lightweight, languid and most important of all […]

Nike Every year on March 26, sneakerheads globally join in on the celebration of Air Max Day. In addition to being the official anniversary of the inaugural Air Max 1 silhouette, 3/26 also holds significance for being the day Nike aired its then-controversial “Revolution” ad — during a commercial break from The Cosby Show no less! — with a semi-unauthorized back-track of The Beatles’ hit song of the same name […]

⁠ Source: Toni Leavell / Radio One Digital It’s 2026, and we’re officially outside! This year is packed with an incredible lineup of festivals and events that celebrate Black culture, music, art, and innovation across the globe. These gatherings are more than just places to vibe, they’re spaces where Black joy, creativity, and power take center stage. From the soulful streets of New Orleans to the sun-soaked beaches of Ghana, these […]