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It Girl

Emira D’Spain Swears By These Beauty Essentials For Pride

The TikTok creator and model doesn’t gatekeep her secrets to glowy skin.

By Marilyn La Jeunesse
Big Name On Campus

Meet The College Freshman Who’s A Champion On The Court & On The Mic

At 19, Flau’jae Johnson has her balancing act all figured out.

By Adrianne Reece
Big Name On Campus

Meet The College Senior Who’s A Mentor, Drill Sergeant, & Beauty Queen

It’s safe to say Sgt. Renieal Campbell is booked and busy.

By Brittany Leitner
Exclusive

Ryan Destiny Isn’t Just Making Music For TikTok

With smash singles and a growing fanbase, the R&B singer is carefully planning her debut EP.

By Sydney N. Sweeney
Exclusive

Welcome To The Boman Cinematic Universe

Thanks to his TikTok spoofs and Bodashians series, Boman Martinez-Reid is leveling up.

By Bradley Stern
Chill Sesh

Skai Jackson’s Nighttime Routine Includes TikTok “Clownery”

But the Disney alum won’t fall for viral skin care trends ever again.

By Rachel Chapman
Queen Bey

Beyoncé’s Live Shows, Ranked By How Badly I Wanted To Be There

I’m dangerously in love with these performances.

By Adrianne Reece
Exclusive

Bailey Bass Has Been Waiting For 'Avatar 2' Since She Was 12 Years Old

At 19, she’s blue and she’s feeling alright.

By Alicia Ramírez
Streaming

Lauren Speed Slammed 'Love Is Blind' For "Cutting All The Black Women"

"How come they are always in the trailer but not the show…"

By Lexi Williams
Exclusive

Normani Is Done With Other People’s Opinions Of Her Aesthetic

Haters to the left, please.

By Amber Rambharose
Careers

Corporate Workplaces Are Traumatizing Black Women

When Black women keep getting punished for success, how can we grow?

By Ciarra Jones
Bachelor Nation

Rachel Called Out 'The Bachelorette' For Ignoring Erich's Blackface Photo

"As sure as there will be roses, there will be racism."

By Dylan Kickham

How The 'Little Mermaid' Teaser Trailer Brought So Much Black Girl Joy Into The Universe

Haters can stay mad. I can’t stop smiling.

By Jordan Murray
On Campus

The Black Menaces Are Starting A Revolution On College Campuses

“One of the roots of racism is ignorance.”

By Carolina Grassmann
Hair Me Out

Doja Cat Let Go Of Beauty Standards And Shaved Her Brows On Insta

The pop star got into it (yuh).

By Amber Rambharose
Exclusive

Chandler Kinney Is Ready For The Spotlight

For the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star, following Zendaya’s footsteps would be a dream.

By Rose Dommu