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Taraji P. Henson and Jenifer Lewis Are Not Here for the Bezos-Backed Met Gala

The actresses spoke out against celebrity attendance at the 2026 Met Gala, questioning why stars showed up while Jeff Bezos remains at the center of major labor and political backlash.
05/06/2026

The Black-Owned Edit: Haircare Companies to Maintain Your Tresses

These must-have haircare brands are putting intention and results back into our routines.
02/11/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Taraji P. Henson Film Roles That Show Her Emotional Range

With two NAACP Image Award nominations — including for Straw — Taraji P. Henson’s film career proves she can carry joy, pain, humor, and survival all in the same breath.
02/06/2026

Celebrities Who Turned Heads at Haute Couture Week in Paris

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson has a candid conversation about intentionality in entrepreneurship, authenticity, maintaining mental health, her Broadway debut in a classic August Wilson play and more.
10/19/2025

Taraji P. Henson Reflects On Fighting Typecasting After 'Baby Boy'

The award-winning actress reveals how Hollywood tried to box her into “ghetto baby mama” roles after Yvette, why she hesitated to play Cookie Lyon, and how she learned to choose better scripts.
08/27/2025

This Week in Good Black News: Angel Reese Covers NBA 2K26, Chris Paul Launches Plant-Based Snack Brand, and ‘Sinners’ on Max Makes Streaming History

From sports triumphs to business ventures and groundbreaking representation on screen, here’s how Black excellence is shining this week.
07/11/2025

Taraji P. Henson Set for Broadway Debut with Cedric The Entertainer in 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone'

Henson steps into August Wilson’s iconic play, exploring identity and hope during the Great Migration.
07/01/2025

Nobody’s Feuding—At Least Not Taraji: Breaking Down Black Celebrity Beefs, Real and Rumored

Taraji says there’s no drama with Oprah, but not everyone can say the same. From rap battles to red carpet shade, here are the feuds that kept us watching.
06/11/2025

BET Awards 2025: Moments of Protest, Power & Purpose at the BET Awards

From Jesse Williams’ mic-drop speech to Kendrick Lamar’s visual revolutions, the BET Awards has always been more than entertainment—it’s been a battleground for truth, pride, and resistance.
05/09/2025

5 Actress-Owned Hair Care Brands for Stress-Free Styles

The hair care industry is flourishing with brand founders like Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross.
04/10/2025