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Akili King
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Black Beauty Stole The Show At The Annual Critics Choice Association Celebration
Last night, Black beauty owned the red carpet. The Critics Choice Association hosted their 8th annual celebration of Black Cinema and Television at Fairmont Century…
Dionne Warwick’s Iconic Beauty Moments
Dionne Warwick is more than just her God-given vocals. Born into a family rooted in music—from her sister Dee Dee Warwick and mother Lee Drinkard…
Remembering The Beauty And Grace Of Kim Porter
Today marks what would have been Kim Porter’s 55th birthday. The Columbus, Georgia-born model and actress, who passed in 2018 tragically from pneumonia, was often…
Aja Naomi King And L’Oréal Women Of Worth Mark 20 Years Of Empowerment
Hollywood’s brightest gathered under the stars at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to celebrate 20 years of L’Oréal Paris’s Women of Worth, and ESSENCE…
The KBB By Kahlana Founder Shares Holiday Styling Tips
Kahlana Barfield Brown is right where she belongs. The former beauty editor turned fashion founder has always understood style as more than just clothes. And…
Blush And Lip Combos Perfect For The Holiday Season
When we were little girls playing in our mother’s makeup, there were no rules. Putting as much blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow (sometimes simultaneously) was acceptable…
Gabby Thomas Stars In New COVERGIRL Campaign
COVERGIRL is setting the tone for 2026 with Ready. Set. Wrap. This campaign spotlights the brand’s first-ever tubing mascara and stars Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas…
The Best Fashion Looks At The 2026 Critics Choice Awards
To kick off the New Year, the 2026 Critics Choice Awards set the tone with major Black fashion moments. From sculptural silhouettes and dramatic trains…
Toffee Makeup Is Winter’s Warmest Beauty Trend For Black Women
It’s the coldest season of the year, but winter makeup couldn’t be warmer. In other words, we’re predicting the toffee makeup trend will take over…
Olandria Carthen Kicks Off 2026 With Major Blush
Love Island USA’s sweetheart Olandria Carthen had quite the 2025. Since the season seven finale back in July, Carthen walked in a number of fashion…