The world of sci-fi has been seriously lacking some melanin, but queer creator, writer, and director Kharmony Fortune is changing the game with her new TikTok series The Mels.
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Christian J. Simon Stars In Disney’s “Under Wraps” Reboot Just in Time for Halloween Szn
The premiere of Disney Channel’s remake of its first-ever original film Under Wraps drops Oct. 1 at 8 p.m., and whether you’re coming for the haunts or the hilarity, you’ll be all the way here for it.
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How One College Student is Turning a TikTok Challenge Into Lasting Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we spoke with Jasemine Jackson-Winston, a college student dedicated to helping others understand this rare disease that affects Black people at a disproportionate rate.
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Milan Ray from “The Wonder Years” is Our Fall ’21 Cover Girl!
In ABC’s new reboot of The Wonder Years, Milan Ray is giving retro Black girl magic boldness — and we can’t wait to receive it all.
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Spotify Will Finally Have All ‘Liya’s Beats 4 Da Streams
As of August 20, 2021, Aaliyah’s sophomore album, One In A Million, has been added to Spotify. And the album rollout will continue over the next couple months.
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Are You Allergic to Your Braids?
What happens when those plaits you love to rock cause mad itching, burning, and tenderness on your scalp? On 100, you may be allergic to your braids.
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#TBT: Finding Her Voice
Time for another #TBT! On the second Thursday of each month, we’ll release a past celeb cover story from our print-only archives. For this round, we’re throwin’ it back to spring 2017 with Chandler Kinney.
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These Girl Scouts Earned a Silver Award for Fighting Against Hair Discrimination, and We Love to See It
While efforts to combat these prejudices are far and wide, natural hair discrimination is only legit illegal in 13 states, including Nevada, Virginia, and California.
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“Grown-ish” Recap S4, Ep 2: Is There Love After Lockup?
What went down on the latest episode of grown-ish? Get all the tea with Sesi‘s weekly recaps.
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#TBT: The Trevolution
Time for another #TBT! On the second Thursday of each month, we’ll release a past celeb cover story from our print-only archives. For this round, we’re throwin’ it back to spring 2017 with Chandler Kinney.
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