Michael Jordan: ‘When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died’
Tears streamed down NBA legend Michael Jordan’s face as he eulogized Kobe Bryant at the memorial service for the five-time NBA champ and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, on Monday.…
Kobe Bryant’s Memorial And The Legacy Of Black Homegoings
In front of a crowd of 20,000 people mourning Kobe Bryant, WNBA player Diana Taurasi recalled watching the NBA legend play at The Forum and how he “made this little…
Black Hair Defined: Readers Share Their Videos, Photos And Stories
In the weeks since we debuted “Black Hair Defined,” hundreds of readers have responded through email and social media, sharing their own stories of hair triumph, experimentation or discrimination. The…
‘Miss Juneteenth’ And The Power Of The Black Beauty Pageant
To hear Hollywood and mainstream media tell it, beauty pageants have always been a white women’s game. For decades, white women and girls have mostly reigned supreme at Miss America…
Famed Restaurateur And Lifestyle Guru B. Smith Dies At 70
Restaurateur and lifestyle guru B. Smith has died at age 70, her husband Dan Gasby announced Sunday. “B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s…
‘Bad Hair’ And The Black Male Gaze
For the first half of the new horror film “Bad Hair,” writer-director Justin Simien effectively confronts the very real issue of Black hair criminalization. The film follows a young naturalista,…
‘The Photograph’ Makes A Case For More Black Romantic Dramas
“The Photograph” feels like a long time coming. The film follows two generations of love: Christina (Chanté Adams) falls in love with her beau Isaac (Y’lan Noel) but pursues a…
Pam Grier, Janet Jackson, Chris Tucker And The Best Black Hair In Film
Black History Month is the perfect time to reflect on memorable Black hair moments on the big screen. Films have long served as a reflection of the beauty and versatility…
Cynthia Erivo On Being The Only Black Actor Nominated For 2020 Oscars: ‘Saddening’
Cynthia Erivo recently spoke openly on how she feels about being the only Black actor ― and, indeed, the only actor of color ― to receive a nomination in the…
A Letter To Black Trans Women About Embracing Our Natural Hair
It is no secret that Black women are the champions of rocking protective hairstyles. Black women are wizards of wig-ology and sorceresses of the sew-in. The innovation and creativity of…