Willow Smith’s Next Act—Interview | Allure
But all that preteen attention—Smith was just nine when “Whip My Hair” was released—and the pressures that came with it eventually took a toll. She had to take time away, …
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Black Women Are Fed Up With Instagram Hairstylists
The early days of the Instagram hairstylist (circa 2018 to 2021) were, by all accounts, great for both stylists and clients. Stylists with talent and genuine love for their craft …
Inside the Lives of Black Disney Adults
So where does this leave Disney fans in marginalized communities? Wall, who is based in Oxnard, California, spends more time at Disneyland in her home state. And when she visits …
Black Video Game Characters Are Finally Starting to Accurately Represent the Culture
In an effort to pay his success forward and get more Black people in positions at gaming companies, Jones uses his newfound influence to recommend Black talent for the kinds …
Doechii Finds Her Groove: Cover Story
And Doechii still stands on that. She admits that she’ll be promoting “What It Is (Block Boy)” until she’s blue in the face. “Young artists will make excuses and disguise …
The Future of Beauty Is Being Built by Black Nerds
We are also highlighting nerds with a more creative bent, like our cover star Doechii who was a hardcore Paramore fan back in middle school. Her love of alternative rock …
Black Girl Gamers Band Together Against 2023’s Final Boss: Loneliness
Lopez has seen friendships and close bonds form through BGG and has even taken some of her own relationships from Discord to IRL. “We will talk or chat every day, …
11 Black Hair-Care Brands to Try in 2023 and Beyond — Editor Reviews
Over the past two decades, the number of Black-owned hair products available on the market has boomed. Anti-Blackness and discrimination against Afro-textured hair have always pushed Black people to create …
Everything to Know About Myomectomy Scarring After Uterine Fibroid Surgery
Adhesions, which are bands of scar tissue that bind two parts of your body’s tissue that are not normally connected, can be associated with severe complications including small bowel obstruction, …
The Most Stunning Hairstyles We Spotted at Curlfest 2023 — See Photos
Let’s take a trip back to Sunday, June 26, 2016. I’m walking towards a mass of people congregating around a stage on Prospect Park’s green lawns. As I get closer, …