The 10 Most Captivating Black Fashion Books, So Far
Black fashion literature is one of the most influentially visual markers we have. Despite the industry’s deeply-rooted barriers…
The Most Common Skin Disease in Our Community We Don’t Know We Have
With seasonably colder months fast approaching, dealing with dry, itchy skin every now and then is common. But…
Wait, Did the Culture Just Save New York Fashion Week?
Word on the street was that NYFW was dead, chile. A homogenous series of past events once hailed…
This Black-owned Wellness Center Is Teaching Black Girls the Power of Healing Through Breathwork
As a woman of a certain age, in retrospect, I think my adolescent years were raw ones. I…
These Black-Owned Vintage Shops are Giving Pre-loved Luxury New Life
It’s no secret the apparel industry has long assumed Black fashion and rarely credits it as the source…
Are Hair Vitamins Really the Secret to Long, Healthy Hair?
There’s good news…and there’s not-so-good news. Glorious locks—or even just a full head of hair—is something most of…
In the Universe of Kwame Adusei, We Are All Muses
The Ghanaian fashion designer anchors his gender-neutral namesake label in his homeland’s perspective of dressing. Google designer Nana…
Changing the Face of Vitiligo: Why Is There Still So Much Stigma?
Roughly ten years ago, many Americans didn’t know much about the effects of vitiligo but in recent years,…
Meet the Black Pediatrician Who Started Inclusive Hair Care Kits for Young Patients With Textured Hair
For Dr. Nekaiya “Kay” Jacobs, a pediatric critical care physician at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Illinois, helping youngsters…
The Unsung Stories of African Beauty Rituals
For centuries, many have seen and enjoyed the infusion of ingredients such as shea, black soap and chébé…
54kibo is Telling the African Diaspora’s Rich Story Through Luxury Home Design
National Black Business Month is an exciting time to recognize the Black-owned businesses dedicated to diversity, equality and…
Why are so Many Black Men Dying from Skin Cancer?
Of all the common cancers diagnosed in the United States, the skin cancer melanoma has one of the…