Happy New York Fashion Week! The six-day marathon is already buzzing with beauty inspiration, and the looks I've seen so far function as a blueprint for this year's hottest trends. (More to come on that front!) When multiple, forward-thinking artists come together, you see, it only makes sense that the result is downright magical.The hair alchemy at Alice + Olivia is especially spellbinding. Matthew Curtis, the show's lead hairstylist on […]

by Daniel Johnson September 7, 2024 New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams, elected in 2020, has focused on addressing the legacy of the city's inequitable treatment of its Black citizens. { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams is facing criticism from Louisiana’s conservatives over his use of criminal justice reform policies that he claims […]

by Daniel Johnson September 7, 2024 Charlotte Mayor VI Lyles said in a statement that Alexander's legacy will live on after his death. { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> North Carolina State Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr died on Sept. 6 after serving in the state’s legislature for much of the past 20 years, according to his family. WRAL reports […]

by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 30, 2024 The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal […]

Rebecca Rhys-Evans is a London-based fashion and beauty editor with a decade of branded content and editorial experience. She started working at Who What Wear UK in the summer of 2022, where she was hired to lead all branded content for the UK site. Be it appearing on-camera to showcase how to style the latest designer collections, or reviewing the most recent beauty skincare products, Rebecca is the voice (and […]

by Shanique Yates August 30, 2024 Moore is correcting a previous error from 18 years ago when he claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan despite never being awarded one. { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is correcting a mistake from 18 years ago when he claimed to have […]

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton August 30, 2024 The legendary actor was presented the honor at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association  { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AFFCA) TV Honors on Aug. 24 when he received the Legacy […]

by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 30, 2024 Daylight Saving Time will come to an end on Nov. 3, but not every state in the U.S. is on board. { alert('URL copied to clipboard'); }) .catch((error) => { console.error('Error copying URL: ', error); }); } ]]> Daylight Saving Time will end on Nov. 3, but not every state in the U.S. is getting on board. While Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a […]

There is no such thing as owning too many handbags. (To my husband: If you're reading this, you might want to stop here.) Whoever tells you there is doesn't know what they're talking about. I aspire to be a bag lady. My dream closet has a wall dedicated to my plethora of shoulder bags, clutches, totes, you name it. Given my bag obsession and career choice, I have a pretty […]