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Celebrated TV Creator Mara Brock Akil Announces Debut Book

The creator of ‘Girlfriends’ and ‘Being Mary Jane’ said writing fiction was a ‘beautiful journey’ and she hopes readers find themselves in Dionne’s story.
02/25/2026

The Black Owned Edit: Wigs & Extensions By the Girls Who Get It

Created by women who know the struggle, these are the wig and extension brands that deliver quality, sustainable hair.
02/25/2026

Katt Williams and Miles College Team Up on AI and AR Training

The partnership will bring scholarships, internships, and virtual production sound stages to Fort McClellan with an emphasis on keeping high-tech film work local.
02/25/2026

These 5 Foundations Give You A Flawless Real-Life Filter

Master your makeup routine with these luxury foundations from Amazon.
02/24/2026

The Black-Owned Edit: Vitamins Made for Us, By Us

These Black-owned vitamin brands offer formulas with melanated bodies in mind, so your energy, immunity, and glow are fully supported.
02/24/2026

7 Collagen Picks on Amazon to Keep Your Glow Up on Point

Whether you’re team liquid, gummies, or pills, these picks make hitting your collagen goals easy.
02/23/2026

Marvin Sapp Is Engaged and His Children Helped Pull Off The Surprise

The Gospel star proposed to Dr. La’Boris Cole at a family-masked ‘birthday’ party and Sapp said 2026 brought ‘the desire of his heart.’
02/23/2026

Quinton Aaron Alleges ‘Spiritual Wife’ Tried to Kill Him

‘The Blind Side’ actor is recovering from a spinal stroke and his ‘spiritual wife’ denied the claim and the family has moved to restrict her hospital access.
02/23/2026

The Black Owned Edit: Body Care That Gets It

Consider this your sign to upgrade your body care—these Black-owned brands know exactly what melanated skin needs.
02/23/2026

The Blackest Moment of the Week: Revisiting Jesse Jackson’s ‘I Am Somebody’ Chant With ‘Sesame Street’

A 1972 ‘Sesame Street’ clip of Jackson turning a protest litany into a kids’ call-and-response became a school of resistance for young Black viewers.
02/20/2026

The Black-Owned Edit: Jewelry Brands You Should Be Shopping

Check out these pieces that actually last and instantly upgrade any outfit.
02/20/2026