It’s unpredictable, insidious, and currently incurable: Lupus affects approximately 1.5 million Americans, 90 percent of whom are women aged 15 to 44, with black women three times more likely to be affected than their white counterparts, according to the CDC—and reportedly, more severely. The chronic autoimmune…

Coachella kicked off again on Friday with one of our favorite shapeshifters, Janelle Monae, in a headlining spot. In the past decade, the multitalented artist has been, at turns, the ArchAndroid, an Electric Lady, a no longer-Hidden Figure, and, most recently, a brilliant and Dirty Computer.

Gentrification continues to redistrict the boundaries of traditionally black and brown neighborhoods in urban cities across America—inevitably, pushing longtime residents and their stories to the fringes in favor of glossier, more palatable facades and narratives.

She’s been a force in the field of costume design for over three decades, but Ruth E. Carter is very much in her prime—and finally getting the recognition she deserves. In addition to her 2019 Oscar win and double awards for Black Panther and Lifetime Achievement from the Costume Designers’ Guild, the visionary…

Fun fact: As I write this, I’m awaiting the results of my first mammogram. It’s an awkward, somewhat anxiety-inducing, but nevertheless necessary rite of passage for most women over 40, and one I was admittedly slightly (slightly) overdue for. That’s right: I allowed the rest of my busy life to become a higher…

Many know her as one-half of one of Hollywood’s most enduring marriages, but LaTanya Richardson Jackson (wife of Samuel L. Jackson), is an acting powerhouse in her own right. Just ask the audiences currently experiencing her talent nightly in Broadway’s acclaimed production of To Kill a Mockingbird.

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcome their first child later this month, don’t expect the traditional photo-op on the hospital steps of St. Mary’s, where Kate Middleton gave birth to all three of her children in the hospital’s private Lindo Wing.

“We women people, we are used to saving other folk; we’ve been doing it a very long time,” said Oprah Winfrey, keynote speaker of the 2019 Women in the World Summit on Wednesday night. “And we need to first and foremost honor the sacred time of saving ourselves because that is where our greatest power lies.”

True confession time: Sometimes, when we’re having a particularly terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, we’ll skim the Instagram feeds of some of our favorite famous families for a pick-me-up—and Serena Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian never disappoint.

In the sneakerhead universe, there are few things more exciting than a highly anticipated drop. So when it was announced last September that Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) would be joining the Adidas family, fans of both the entertainer and athletic brand were eager to see what would develop.

Can’t stand crowds, port-a-potties or $10 bottles of water? Never fear if you’re missing Coachella this year; at least two of its best moments will be available to stream right in your living room.

“When people talk about black girl magic, we got it going on here in the city of Chicago,” says Merry Green, creator and founder of the city’s Black Women’s Expo, which celebrates its 25th anniversary April 12 through April 14 at the McCormick Place convention center, with BET Her as its title sponsor and the hashtag…

April is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with it, a welcome announcement: Oprah is teaming up with the Duke of Sussex (also known as Prince Harry) for a new documentary series focused on mental health, due to launch on Apple TV in 2020.

Feeling overdue for a new adventure in your life? The first step is believing it’s possible—and trust us, it is. On Thursday, May 2, we’re bringing the empowerment and inspiration you need to Philadelphia when The Glow Up and Very Smart Brothas host “Taking Charge,” in partnership with Toyota.

“Life’s not fair, is it my little friend? While some are born to feast, others spend their lives in the dark, begging for scraps,” says Scar, voiced by Chiwetel Ejiofor (also known as my Everlasting Gobstopper—but I digress). It’s the opening of The Lion King’s highly anticipated official trailer, which dropped…

We talk about it. We joke about it. We resent it. We reinforce it. We rage about it.

On a sunny Saturday morning in one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods (Fulton Market in the West Loop), passersby may have assumed the long line of mostly millennial-aged women winding out of one of the area’s newly refurbished warehouses were awaiting entrance to the latest brunch destination—or perhaps a sample…

As the war of words on any number of hot-button issues—including immigration, the environment and equal pay—continue among United States lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, two black congresswomen are ensuring black mothers and children don’t get lost in shuffle.

Lately, it’s been an exciting time to be a fan of Pyer Moss. The 2018 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner has been on a steady climb; last year saw the launch of collaborations with Reebok and Hennessy, while the growing brand also gave major hat tips to black-owned fashion pioneers FUBU and Cross Colours.

Yeah, we know—usually when we’re discussing anything Kardashian-Jenner related, we’re giving it an “A” for “appropriation,” but a heartwarming little item crossed our desks today, and it only felt fair to give a rare nod of approval.