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Akili King
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The Best Braids From ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s YouTube starting Saturday, March 14: Watch Here. Yesterday, our favorite…
Candace Parker On March Madness & Degree Partnership
March Madness isn’t just a tournament, it’s a cultural moment. And few people understand the electricity of it quite like Candace Parker. For Parker, the…
Solange Fronts The New Nike x Jacquemus Shoe Campaign
Solange Knowles always approaches style in three ways. Via art, heritage, and quiet confidence. In the new Nike x Jacquemus campaign, her energy is no…
Kehlani Debuts A Bold New Pixie Cut For The Season
The pixie cut has claimed another head. Earlier this week, we saw Justine Skye recruited to a wolf cut style. Now, Kehlani is the latest…
The Latest Pixie Cut Recruit? Justine Skye
“I’m about to cut all my hair off,” singer Justine Skye says in an Instagram reel. Crossing over to the land of pixie cuts is…
Why Black Barbershops Are the Heart Of The Community
Black barbershops are more than just places to get a fresh cut—they’re the heartbeat of the community. From the moment you walk in, you’re stepping…
Black Beauty Reigned Supreme On The Front Row At London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week’s fall/winter 2026 season has officially ended. But, before celebrities move on to the third stop in the fashion month cycle, Milan, Burberry…
3 NYFW FW26 Beauty Trends To Try
New York Fashion Week’s Fall-Winter 2026 season has officially come to a close. But, not before leaving behind beauty trends we’ll all be trying on…
LaQuan Smith’s FW26 Runway Show Was An Ode to Romance
On the night of Valentine’s Day, at New York’s Chelsea Industrial, LaQuan Smith’s ultra-luxe FW26 runway show commenced. Upon entering the venue, a rich red…
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Four
Day four of New York Fashion Week fell on Valentine’s Day, and the designers on the lineup—Khaite, LaQuan Smith, and Prabal Gurung—evoked nothing but pure…