Tag: Black Excellence
CULTURE
Whoopi Goldberg to Receive Frederick Douglass Medallion at 60th NYUL Gala
Acclaimed actress Whoopi Goldberg to receive the prestigious Frederick Douglass Medallion at the 60th annual New York Urban League gala, celebrating Black excellence and civil rights.
BOOKS
Adwoa Aboah on Re-Edition Magazine May 2026 Cover Spread
Adwoa Aboah brings an unmatched frequency to the pages of Re-Edition Magazine, delivering a visual masterclass in unadulterated glamour.
BOOKS
Kaytranada for Highsnobiety: The Ultimate 2026 Fashion & Music Crossover Styled by Thevonfo
Dive into the culturally rich intersection of high fashion and electronic music as Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada graces Highsnobiety. Styled by the innovative Thevonfo, this exclusive editorial highlights the seamless blend of Black excellence, streetwear culture, and sonic innovation.
BEAUTY
Mýa: Timeless, Intentional, and Still In Control
There’s something rare about longevity in R&B — especially the kind that doesn’t rely on controversy, reinvention gimmicks, or cultural shortcuts. Mýa has never needed any of that.
FASHION
Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG Alaska Drop
Sneakerheads rejoice! The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Alaska' drops this week, honoring the late visionary who shattered the glass ceiling for Black creatives in global fashion.
SPORTS
Howard University Women’s Swim Team Wins NEC Championship
The 2026 Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team shatters stereotypes and makes history by becoming the first HBCU program to win the NEC championship, proving Black excellence thrives in the water.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Designers Shine at New York Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week ends, Black designers made sure our influence was felt from the runway to the front row. Familiar heavyweights like LaQuan Smith and Sergio Hudson showcased their latest looks for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, alongside rising stars, including Rachel Scott's Diotima, Keith Herron's Advisry and Jakarie Whitaker's Hikari no Yami.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Trump Pardon Broker Texts Shared by Boosie Badazz
Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kanye’s Ex-Employee Seeks $23M for Alleged Discrimination
Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jay-Z’s Close Friend Emory Jones Gets Trump Pardon
President Donald Trump officially granted a full presidential pardon to Emory "Vegas" Jones, the legendary executive and Roc Nation Head of Lifestyle, completely wiping out his federal drug conviction that kept him in prison for nearly 16 years.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Fashion Trainwrecks at the 2026 Emmys
The 2026 Primetime Emmys went off without a hitch on Monday. But before stars were handed that coveted award, they took to the red carpet to strut their stuff and show off their fits. Unfortunately, some attendees didn't exactly hit the mark, earning them a spot on our list of fashion trainwrecks of the night. While we know they all had the best intentions of serving and slaying, sometimes some outfits are just better left at the showroom.