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A Hip-Hop Festival And All-Inclusive Resort Getaway In One? There’s A Vacation For That.

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LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Platform Launches All-Inclusive Resort Vacation And Hip-Hop Festival In One

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Is A New World Guinness Record Holder

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Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Is A New World Guinness Record Holder

Tyler Perry Thinks Successful Black Women Should Be Open-Minded About Splitting Bills With Their Partners

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Tyler Perry Thinks Successful Black Women Should Be Open-Minded About Splitting Bills With Their Partners

Why This Black Woman Running For Congress In Oregon Could Be A Gamechanger

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Why This Black Woman Running For Congress In Oregon Could Be A Gamechanger

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WATCH: Highlights From Essence Best In Black Fashion Awards & Fashion House

WATCH: BEAUTY CON: Unconventional Beauty Unleashed

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WATCH: BEAUTY CON: My Beauty Diary With Caroline Wanga & Kelly Rowland

Watch The Trailer For Season Two Of ‘The Impact Atlanta’

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Watch The Trailer For Season Two Of ‘The Impact Atlanta’

Megan Thee Stallion Partners With ‘Flamin’ Hot’ To Help Students From Her Alma Mater Burn Up Their Debt

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Megan Thee Stallion Partners With 'Flamin' Hot' To Help Students From Her Alma Mater Burn Up Their Debt

How Cyndia Harvey Prioritized Hair Health During London Fashion Week

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How Cyndia Harvey Prioritized Hair Health During London Fashion Week

5 Ways To Plan Your Next Disneyland Resort Girls Trip

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5 Ways to Plan Your Next Disneyland Resort Girls Trip

Pegging, Anal Sex, And Strap-Ons, Oh My! How Do You Know It’s Right For You?

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Pegging, Anal Sex, And Strap-Ons, Oh My! How Do You Know It’s Right For You? 

Inside The ‘Budget Ozempic’ TikTok Weight-Loss Craze

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Inside The 'Budget Ozempic' TikTok Weight-Loss Craze

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Shenseea On The Success Of Black Women In The Music Industry: “We’re Taking Over.”

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Shenseea On The Success Of Black Women In The Music Industry: “We’re Taking Over.”

Previewing Quil Lemons’ First Solo Exhibit, ‘Quiladelphia’

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What We Can Expect From Quil Lemons’ First Solo Show, 'Quiladelphia'

Recapping ‘Time Of Essence’ Episode 5: The 2010s

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Recapping 'Time Of Essence' Episode 5: The 2010s

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ICYMI: Ghostlighting Is More Harmful Than Ghosting, Here’s Why.

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ICYMI: Ghostlighting Is More Harmful Than Ghosting – Here’s Why

Here Are The Four Love Languages You Should Apply To Your Gal Pal Squad

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Here Are The Four Love Languages You Should Apply To Your Gal Pal Squad

Tyler Perry Thinks Successful Black Women Should Be Open-Minded About Splitting Bills With Their Partners

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Tyler Perry Thinks Successful Black Women Should Be Open-Minded About Splitting Bills With Their Partners

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7 Leather Perfumes That Will Make You Feel Like A Bada**

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7 Leather Perfumes That Will Make You Feel Like A Bada**

Sabrina Elba Is Prioritizing Ethically Sourced Ingredients With S’ABLE Labs

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Sabrina Elba Is Prioritizing Ethically Sourced Ingredients With S’ABLE Labs

Beautycon’s “Texture On The Runway” Was A Front Row Seat To A Celebration Of Black Hair

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Beautycon’s “Texture On The Runway” Was A Front Row Seat To A Celebration Of Black Hair

Steve Harvey Is ‘Tired Of Y’all Talkin’ About My Girl’ Marjorie

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Steve Harvey Is 'Tired Of Y'all Talkin' About My Girl' Marjorie

Black NFL Wives Do Exist: 12 Players And Their Partners We’re Rooting For

Black Celeb Couples

Black NFL Wives Do Exist: 12 Players And Their Partners We're Rooting For

Black Celebrities Came Out With Their Family And BFFs To Celebrate Beyoncé At Her Renaissance Birthday Show

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Black Celebrities Came Out With Their Family And BFFs To Celebrate Beyoncé At Her Renaissance Birthday Show

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A Beginner’s Guide To The Weird Girl Aesthetic

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Unlock Your Inner Quirk With The Weird Girl Aesthetic Trend

The Best PJs For A Girls Night In

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The Best PJs For A Girls Night In

Celebrities Wearing Black Designers

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Beyoncé, Doecii, And Megan The Stallion Shine In Black-Owned Brands

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The 9 Best Gifts For The Homebody In Your Life

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The 9 Best Gifts For The Homebody In Your Life

Did You Know About This Afro-Latino Who Dedicated His Life To Preserving Black Culture?

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Did You Know About Arturo Schomburg, The Puerto Rican Historian Behind The Schomburg Center For Research And Black Culture?

Ciara’s Rum Company Just Received A Huge 7-Figure Investment

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Ciara's Rum Company Just Received A Huge 7-Figure Investment

‘Hair Love’s’ Matthew A. Cherry Discusses His New Animated Series, The Writers’ Strike, And Being A Black Hollywood Producer In Times Of Uncertainty

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‘Hair Love’s’ Matthew A. Cherry Discusses His New Animated Series, The Writers' Strike, And Being A Black Hollywood Producer In Times Of Uncertainty

WATCH: BEAUTY CON: Masterclass With Plastique

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WATCH: BEAUTY CON: Masterclass With Plastique

Rapper Quavo Takes Advocacy Against Gun Violence To Congress, White House

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Rapper Quavo Takes Advocacy Against Gun Violence To Congress, White House

Megan Piphus of Sesame Street Releases Children’s Album

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First Black Woman Puppeteer On Sesame Street Releases Children’s Album With Help From Bootsy Collins

The 9 Best Maxi Skirts To Wear This Fall And Beyond

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The 9 Best Maxi Skirts To Wear This Fall And Beyond

Marjon Carlos On The Relaunch Of Her “Your Favorite Auntie” Podcast And Her Journalism Career

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Marjon Carlos Is Done Being Boxed In