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Debbie Allen on Colorism and Phylicia Rashad: Childhood Insecurities Revealed
Debbie Allen doesn't shy away from hard conversations. In a recent interview, the legendary choreographer and actress addressed how colorism fueled childhood tensions between her and her sister Phylicia Rashad, shedding light on an uncomfortable reality many Black families navigate in silence.
FASHION
All Black Everything: What Black Excellence Wore To The 2026 Emmy Awards
Photo by John Shearer/WireImage From actresses with starring roles to...
SPOTLIGHT
Gabrielle Union on 12 Years of Marriage, Miscarriages and Grace
Gabrielle Union just marked 12 years of marriage to Dwyane Wade, and her anniversary post revealed the real story of miscarriages, betrayal, and grace behind it.
CULTURE
Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kai Cenat Restricts Saucy Santana From Streamers University
A miscommunication between management teams leads to Saucy Santana being escorted off the Streamers University campus, as Kai Cenat enforces strict event guidelines.
ADVICE
Venus Williams: Health Struggles to Joy
Venus Williams enjoyed returning to tennis after health struggles, feeling grateful for fan support. She opened up about her uterine fibroids and the pain she endured. Williams stresses educating yourself and finding a doctor who listens.
URBAN CULTURE
Black Catholic Nuns: Untold US History | BlkCosmo Blerds
Honestly, were you aware that Black nuns existed in the Catholic Church? It’s not something many of us knew outside of the movie Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg. Well, that’s Hollywood and its imagination for you.
MUSIC
Mya Principle Magazine 2025 Interview
Mya’s Principle Magazine 2025 feature explores her independent music journey, resilience, and upcoming album.
CULTURE
Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic Expands Access in Charlotte
Michael Jordan opens his fourth family medical clinic in Charlotte, providing primary care to uninsured and underserved communities in North Carolina.
BOOKS
Who Was the First Female Rapper on a Vogue Cover? Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B vs. Lil’ Kim
The debate over the first female rapper on Vogue hinges on definitions: main cover vs. editorial, solo vs. shared, and US vs. international editions. Nicki Minaj holds claims for Vogue Arabia (2018) and a solo US Vogue cover. Cardi B made US Vogue history with Kulture (2020). Lil' Kim's iconic 1999 editorial is foundational.
PRESTIGE
Mr. T: From Laurence Tureaud to a Symbol of Black Self-Respect
Mr. T, born Laurence Tureaud, legally changed his name in 1970 at 18. This act was a statement of self-respect, challenging disrespectful treatment of Black men, like being called “boy”.