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2026 BET Awards Red Carpet Fashion: All the Looks
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Black Church Scandals: History & Impact
For generations, Black churches have served as pillars of faith, activism, and community. But like any institution, they have also faced moments when trusted leaders became the center of deeply troubling allegations and public scandals. Each controversy sparked difficult, necessary conversations about power, vulnerability, and trust within the sanctuary.
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Diddy in Solitary After Prison Fight
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Hollywood’s Golden Night: Critics Choice Honors BIPOC Excellence 2025
Hollywood’s brightest stars aligned at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Celebration. Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee lead a historic night of BIPOC joy and triumph.
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Kelly Rowland 2025 Don’t Call It A Comeback & Future Moves For 2026
Kelly Rowland is reclaiming the spotlight in 2025 — from coaching on “The Voice UK” to joining a major tour — and her next chapter may be her boldest yet.
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Venus Williams: Health Struggles to Joy
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Black Girl Adopted by Gates: Abuse and Homelessness
Mieraye claims that after a particularly severe incident of alleged abuse unfolded inside her own household, Bill and Melinda stepped in welcoming the teenager directly into their heavily guarded estate to live with them on an informal, low-key basis to protect her safety.
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Darlene Love, the iconic soul singer and co-reigning Queen of Christmas, just turned 85 and continues to look absolutely gorgeous. After a recent appearance on the Today show, fans on TikTok are in awe of her youthful glow, wondering what beauty secret she uses. However, Love reveals the real secret is simply living a fulfilling life and working on projects she's passionate about, including her upcoming documentary.
Dr. Heavenly Defends Big Tigger’s Actions
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David Jonsson Cast as the New Black Panther by Ryan Coogler
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Andrew Tate’s Controversial Statements on Race and Religion
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Dwyane Wade’s Son Zaire Charged With Felony
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ESPYS 2026 Red Carpet Fashion Guide
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Tia Mowry’s Style Evolution: Sister, Sister to Soft Life Queen
Trace Tia Mowry's style evolution from nineties sitcom sweetness to her current self-care-focused era of ease and elegance.
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Best Celebrity Fashion Looks for Summer
This summer has been all about serving looks and Black celebrities have been dishing up fashion moments that we cannot get enough of. From Paris Fashion Week to the BET Awards to street-style fits, Black Hollywood stars have given us jaw-dropping outfits to add to our Pinterest boards. As the summer heats up, we decided to highlight the best fashion moments this summer.
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Ayra Starr on Clash Magazine July 2026
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The Girl JT by Upstairs at Erics for Nylon. Hair by Hair Assassin, Makeup by Raisa Flowers, Production by Kii Brown, Fashion by Ashirah Katrice.
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Travis Scott on Variety Cover July 2026
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Sanaa Lathan on Essence Magazine July 2026 Cover
Sanaa Lathan graces the Essence Magazine July 2026 cover with Nina Compton, Mara Brock Akil, and Nikole Hannah Jones. Uncover the stories and creative team behind this powerful issue.
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Vivica A. Fox Shuts Down Age Critics: I Do My Best
Vivica A. Fox opened up about beauty standards in Hollywood, saying she's comfortable in her skin despite pressures to maintain a youthful appearance. The 61-year-old actress emphasized that aging is a beautiful thing and that people should allow women to age normally.
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Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion Share Makeup-Free Vacation Photos
Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion trade the noise of the industry for open water. The Houston natives share a serene look at their restorative vacation.
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Chrissy Teigen’s Shocking New Look Revealed
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Redefining Postpartum Beauty: How Black Moms Navigate Self-Care
Black mothers are rewriting the rules of postpartum beauty, trading high-maintenance routines for grace, deep rest, and intentional self-care.
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Are Toasters Obsolete in Modern Kitchens?
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Mark Grattan Architectural Digest Feature: Black Interior Design
Dive deeply into Mark Grattan's awe-inspiring feature for Architectural Digest. With styling by Tiffani St., the celebrated furniture designer and founder of VIDIVIXI redefines modern luxury through a culturally resonant and unapologetically Black lens, merging sensual minimalism with historic design references.
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Finding Your Furry Fam: The Perfect Pets for Black Families Today
For black families seeking the purr-fect companion, consider adopting a cat with a calm temperament, such as an Abyssinian or a British Shorthair.
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Unknown Artists We Love: Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux, LeShaun
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Lizzo Reveals She Gained 20 Pounds After Weight Loss Amid Body Criticism From The Public
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Ciara & Russell Wilson’s $45M California Mansion
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Sasha Brookner and Veteran Publicists on Social Media PR
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Transformers x Avengers Endgame Stop Motion Portal Scene Breakdown
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Janet Jackson Engaged to Louis Farrakhan’s Grandson Son
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