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In the posthumously published “The Life of Herod the Great,” Zora Neale Hurston reframes one of the Bible’s greatest villains.
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Acclaimed novelist and playwright Shay Youngblood, known for her work centering Black women’s lives, died on June 11, 2024.
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Model and actor Renauld White is credited with helping to diversify the modeling industry as a trailblazer and outspoken advocate.
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Former late-night host Amber Ruffin delighted friends and fans with an Instagram post announcing she’s queer.
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While the 2024 BET Awards had plenty of buzzy moments onstage, the evening started with some equally notable red-carpet scenarios.
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“The Shop: Where Culture Shapes Up” is based on the long-running series featuring barber shop-inspired celebrity discussions.
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MSNBC host Joy Reid debuted a stylish new haircut on Monday, and there are good reasons to follow her lead.
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During a night full of big wins and equally big performances, there were also several showstopping fashion statements at the…
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After her cropped hairdo stirred debate as she launched Fenty Hair, Rihanna shared her experience with postpartum hair loss.
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As part of its 65th-anniversary celebration, Barbie adds Venus Williams and more elite female athletes to its Role Models series.
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Tabitha Brown joins the “Writing Black” podcast to discuss her latest bestselling book, "I Did a New Thing."
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Following the publication of his NYT bestselling memoir, Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter decodes 'The Upcycled Self.'
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After the Academy Awards, celebs brought afterparty excellence to the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet.
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In its 17th year, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards drew some of the industry's biggest names to its…
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As awards season continues, the sixth ABFF Honors drew a bevy of stylish stars to its red carpet.
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Amid an evening of diverse wins, Black celebrity style at the 2024 SAG Awards was also worth rooting for.
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On theGrio’s ‘Writing Black’ podcast, award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explains why country music was co-founded by Black creativity.
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The BAFTAs brought big wins to Black talent and big style to the red carpet.
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As theGrio wraps its weeklong celebration of Black love, Lisa Pilot and Gregory Slaughter share how they make mature love…
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When the founder of Premature Widow met her photographer husband, both realized a second chance could encompass a first love.