By Andréa Butler Halle Bailey is going under the sea, y’all! Yesterday (July 3, 2019), news broke that ya’ girl copped the lead role in Disney’s live action remake of The Little Mermaid, and knowing that Ariel will post up in locs and brown skin is giving us LIFE. “After an extensive search, it was […]
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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 third round, we’re throwin’ it back to summer 2016 — our first-ever Natural Hair Love issue — with Skai Jackson. By Andréa Butler| Photographed by Jim Cornfield | Hair by Marissa […]
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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 fall 2016 with China Anne McClain.
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I do it for the cultureShout out to the people that be starting trendsNever for the vulturesY’all act like we don’t see you stealing our content. By Anissa Gabbara Dara Renée did not come to play when she sang, “I do it for the culture.” As one of the breakout stars of Disney+’s High School […]
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Accepting the challenge that is life, 19-year-old High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS) star Dara Reneé has overcome every L, celebrated every win, and met every new adventure with the boldness only a #boss could. Check her out in our fifth-annual Natural Hair Love issue, shipping June through the end of July. A […]
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Time for another #TBT from our print-only archives! For this round, we’re throwin’ it back to summer 2020 with Dara Reneé.
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By Ava Marshall Storm Reid You know her from A Wrinkle in Time, Euphoria, When They See Us, and her latest film Don’t Let Go, and ya’ girl is definitely living up to her name. Not only is she an incredible actress, but she also uses her platform to advocate for young girls with #Bamazing, […]
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By Ayanna Thompson Black Panther is legit legendary. From blowin’ up the box office to sprinkling Black creative magic on and off the set, this movie is and forever will be, a landmark moment in cinematic history. It’s expanded the context in which Black films are perceived, shattering the glass ceiling (and walls) of what […]
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Word on the street is Disney’s having trouble casting for its live-action remake of its 1992 animated classic Aladdin. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney wants to ensure the casting is culturally appropriate and has already screened about 2,000 people for the movie’s two lead roles. Still, no one has officially landed either spot, pushing […]
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By Ayanna Thompson In celebration of our past cover girl Skai Jackson’s 15th birthday (today, April 8), peep these 15 things we love about her. Here’s to you, Queen Skai — may you forever slay. 1. She’s got skills. Not only has Skai dominated Disney in her role as Zuri Ross, first on Jessie and […]
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