Hannah Giorgis
The 19 Most Incredible Moments For Black Hollywood In 2016
Our picks for the best in black entertainment this year.
Ava DuVernay Shows The Humanity In An Inhumane System
With a tender portrait of one family in Queen Sugar and a searing indictment of the prison system in 13th, DuVernay deepens her career-long commitment to addressing injustice.
Black LA Finally Gets Its Love Letter With Issa Rae’s "Insecure"
The comedian’s HBO show celebrates the city with rich landscapes and a soundtrack that captures LA's laid-back mood — and sticks with viewers long after the credits roll.
How White People Can Support People Of Color Now
Allyship isn’t a one-time thing — it’s a series of investments. Here are some concrete actions you can take to support people of color in Trump's America.
33 Amazing Gifts Every Black Girl Will Want To Keep For Herself
Especially if that girl is you.
17 Things To Read And Watch To Get You Through This Day
Call it Trump therapy.
One Of The World's Best Long Distance Runners Is Now Running For His Life
As marathon runner Feyisa Lelisa crossed the finish line to win the silver medal at the Olympics this summer, he raised his arms over his head in an X to defiantly protest the Ethiopian government's treatment of his fellow Oromo people. Three months later, unable to go home or see his family, he contemplates the price of being a world-class athlete speaking out.
Chicago Artists Are Making Music For The City They Want To Live In
Artists like Jamila Woods, Noname, Mick Jenkins, Malcolm London, and Ric Wilson make music that honors their hometown as it is and as they want it to be.
Three Days Of Mourning Begin For 52 Killed In Ethiopia After Protest Turns To Stampede
Police had fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the air to disperse crowds during an anti-government protest at a religious festival.
How Black People Keep Each Other Alive
In a world where any interaction with police could turn us into hashtags, black people remind each other that our lives matter.
We Tested 24 Pairs Of Affordable Skinny Jeans And These Are The Best
We tested 24 pairs of jeans from Old Navy, H&M, Forever 21, Target, and American Eagle to find out which brand's pants are actually worth the money.
How "Two Can Play That Game" Flipped The Script For Black Rom-Coms
Fifteen years after the glossy battle of the sexes rom-com was released, we spoke to members of the cast and crew about how the film came to be, how it opened doors for a generation of black entertainers – and an iconic ponytail GIF even politicians use.
13 Olympic Medals You Could Actually Win
Even if your name isn't Simone.
24 Songs To Help You Hold Onto Summer As Long As Humanly Possible
It's August. Hold onto it as long you can.
Let's Talk About The Album That Actually Made Usher An Icon
Fifteen years after 8701's release, Usher’s third studio album still serves as a blueprint for what R&B (and Usher himself) is capable of — even as the artist struggles to find his footing in today’s pop music landscape.
18 Black Women Olympians Who Have Kicked Ass On Team USA
From tennis to track to bobsled, black women Olympians have been breaking records — and barriers.