Whatever your formal ‘fit fantasy, when it comes to beautiful dresses at affordable prices, we got you. Scroll through this list for the best prom dress ideas, so you can cop a lewk you’ll absolutely love.
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Daniele Lawson of “King Richard” Fame is Our Summer ’22 Cover Girl
Daniele Lawson is living her best life, and in our summer 2022 issue, the 17-year-old rising star talks all things acting, college, and of course natural hair. Oh, yeah, and ya’ girl might spit a few bars for us, too.
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Shahadi Wright Joseph On Her Latest Role In “Them: Covenant” and Why Stories Like These are Still Important
What makes for the perfect scary story? Is it an unseen stalker in the woods? A group of masked strangers who show up at your home unannounced? Maybe, it’s the undead on a cannibalistic rampage or a scorned teen ready to avenge themselves at prom. Perhaps, it’s even simpler.
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Your Fave Celebs Bring Their Prom Slay, All Day
By Brianna Moné Prom season may be winding down, but the level of slayage and #BlackGirlMagic that occurred this year will be on our minds for a while. Here’s a look at how some of your favorite celebs, such as Nia Sioux, Chandler Kinney, and more definitely did that. But how beautiful is Chandler’s […]
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“Grown-ish” Recap S2, Ep 17: Lost in Appropriation?
What went down on the latest episode of grown-ish? Get all the tea with Sesi‘s weekly recaps. By Sire Leo Lamar-Becker This week, it’s all about Vivek — and how close is too close? How comfortable is too comfortable? You see, besides academics, of course, some people also go to college to find love, some […]
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4 Instagram-Worthy Promposals That Will Have You All in Your Feelings
By Ayanna Thompson Prom season is in full effect. In fact, National Promposal Day (yes, it’s a real thing) was March 11th — and baes everywhere came through with the charm. Peep just a few of our fave promposals of 2017, and get ready to be all up in your feelings. 1. Tatyana & Tyrique. This […]
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Go Behind-the-Scenes of Our Spring 2017 Issue
Peep this behind-the-scenes look inside our spring 2017 beauty shoot, “Prom Look Poppington!” Photographed by Aspen Cierra Makeup by Najae Areion Modeled by Jordan Chapman
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A Massachusetts High School is Punishing Black Girls for Wearing Braids
Having your hair examined while on public display. Being detained just for the way you look. Experiencing separation from others because you refuse to deny your culture. This isn’t a scene from a centuries-old auction block; it’s what’s been going down lately at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, Mass. The Boston Globe reports […]
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The Shy Girl’s Guide to Flyin’ Solo at Prom
Ok, so maybe you didn’t work up the guts in time to ask bae and now he’s taking someone else. Or, maybe you don’t even have a crush right now at all. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to roll dolo on that special night — and here’s how you do it. BIG. By India Hill […]
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The Only Instas You Need to Follow for Natural Hair Inspiration That’ll Slay at Prom
Searching for the looks that’ll have your locks lit for prom? These IG profiles are comin’ through with that fire. 1) Protective Styles 2) Black Hair OMG 3) Afropunk 4) Curls Understood 5) Natural Chixs
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