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These Queer Black Men Are Reclaiming the Barbershop

03/05/2024

These Queer Black Men Are Reclaiming the Barbershop

Tristan Jackson was sitting in a barber's chair in Harlem, NY, when a homophobic slur cut through his peace.

"The Morning Show"'s Karen Pittman Would Love to Just Act, but the System Is Broken

03/01/2024

"The Morning Show"'s Karen Pittman Would Love to Just Act, but the System Is Broken

In season three of "The Morning Show," a race scandal rocks UBA, the broadcast network that serves as the show's backdrop.

Black Women in Country Are Grateful Beyoncé Is Entering the Genre

02/20/2024

Black Women in Country Are Grateful Beyoncé Is Entering the Genre

Tanner Adell fell in love with country music young.

I Hated My Natural Hair Until My Son Said He Hated His

03/08/2024

I Hated My Natural Hair Until My Son Said He Hated His

I was 5 years old the first time my hair broke a comb.

Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill Johnson on How You Can Fight For Reproductive Freedoms

02/29/2024

Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill Johnson on How You Can Fight For Reproductive Freedoms

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, reproductive rights have continuously been under attack.

Dr. Constants Adams Is Creating a Safe Space For Patients of Color as an Ob-Gyn

02/29/2024

Dr. Constants Adams Is Creating a Safe Space For Patients of Color as an Ob-Gyn

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health.

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

02/27/2024

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

It shouldn't be hard to find makeup for any skin tone, but unfortunately, it often can be.

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

02/27/2024

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

Becoming a parent is a big decision, and making the decision to not parent is even larger.

Angela Udongwo Is Using Hair to Address Disparities in Medical Imaging

02/26/2024

Angela Udongwo Is Using Hair to Address Disparities in Medical Imaging

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health.

It's Time to Destigmatize Plastic Surgery in the Black Community

02/26/2024

It's Time to Destigmatize Plastic Surgery in the Black Community

Black patients and Black surgeons are grossly underrepresented in plastic surgery.

Actually, That "Love Is Blind" Conversation About Race Was Completely Necessary

02/20/2024

Actually, That "Love Is Blind" Conversation About Race Was Completely Necessary

While the jury is out on whether love is truly blind for couples in season six of the Netflix reality series, one thing has become clear: love can't be color-blind.

Dr. Judith Joseph Practices What She Preaches When It Comes to Mental Health

02/15/2024

Dr. Judith Joseph Practices What She Preaches When It Comes to Mental Health

Content warning: The following story contains mentions of suicide.

Angela Doyinsola Aina Is Determined to Give Black Mamas the Care They Deserve

02/15/2024

Angela Doyinsola Aina Is Determined to Give Black Mamas the Care They Deserve

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health.

Jasmine Marie Is the CEO of Helping Black Girls Breathe Easier

02/15/2024

Jasmine Marie Is the CEO of Helping Black Girls Breathe Easier

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health.

Travis Kelce's Outburst Tells Us a Lot About White Male Privilege in Sports

02/13/2024

Travis Kelce's Outburst Tells Us a Lot About White Male Privilege in Sports

Usher's iconic halftime show, star-studded TV commercials, Taylor Swift's squad, sheer competitive spirit.