Bringing to a close what’s turned out to be the most lit Black History Month in a long time, the February 24 episode of Black-ish showed us again just how woke and unapologetically Black that cast and crew is. (If you missed it, watch it now, and then come back here and discuss). Called “Hope,” […]
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In the latest installment of #BestBlackHistoryMonthEver, word just dropped that major beauty retailer, Sephora, has collabed with haircare manufacturer, Sundial Brands, to roll out a new line named for Madam C.J. Walker, who created her own Black hair products more than 100 years ago, slaying the game and becoming the first Black woman self-made millionaire. […]
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THIS. The cutest thing you’ll see all day. New YouTuber, Laila Cheyenne — who’s only 8 years old, BTW — recently shared her own “Formation” remake video. From the white dress and parasol combo to the “I like my negro nose with Jackson 5 nostrils” hallway dance to the new addition, an homage to Bey’s […]
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Over the past few years, schools across the world have been coming for Black students over their natural hair. There was 7-year-old Tiana Parker, who was told her dreadlocks were “unnacceptable;” 12-year-old Vanessa VanDyke who was threatened with expulsion if she didn’t change her hair; a Toronto teen who was told that her hair was […]
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Yesterday, MAC Cosmetics posted this photo of a Black girl’s lips decked out in a fierce matte blackberry-like shade. (That we absolutely must have right now, BTW.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by M·A·C Cosmetics (@maccosmetics) Most of the comments were “Yaaassss” and “Black Girl Magic” but then came those that […]
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Posted up in a “Kiss Me, I’m Black!” tee (which we legit need, like right now), YouTuber Akilah Obviously breaks down the five stages every Black student goes through during Black History Month when she’s the only Black kid in class. From how it feels to be stared at when your teacher brings up slavery […]
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From jump, Black-ish has been #woke — always bringing it when it comes to tackling the issues we face on the daily. From what it’s like to be the only Black person in the room to the different ways the effects of slavery are still felt today to how it feels when your Blackness is […]
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“Ok, ladies now let’s get in formation.” Beyoncé isn’t here for anybody’s mess and the rest of us shouldn’t be either. She straight up says she didn’t come to play, she came to slay. This is a call to action if we’ve ever seen one — and we are so here for all of it. […]
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Having a few of these amazing books on deck is a must for every Black girl. By Deonna Anderson A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis When Lainey’s best friend (who she wishes was her boo) leaves town, that also leaves Lainey questioning her dream of becoming a celebrity chef. The Great Greene Heist by […]
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We all know our history — a part of American history — shouldn’t be limited to just one month of school assemblies and projects. This year, take things into your own hands, revamp those #squadgoals, and make a plan to really explore your roots. Hit up every spot on this list, or choose a few […]
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