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Author: D'Shonda Brown

Kirsten Corley Bennett On Her Style And Confidence Evolution Since Becoming A Mother
Fashion · Parenting

Kirsten Corley Bennett On Her Style And Confidence Evolution Since Becoming A Mother

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 13, 2022
TT Torrez On How Black Female Rappers Are 'Coming Hard' In The Rap Game
Entertainment · music

TT Torrez On How Black Female Rappers Are 'Coming Hard' In The Rap Game

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 9, 2022
'Sole Searching': How Jazerai Allen-Lord Forged Her Own Career Path As A Sneaker Strategist
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

'Sole Searching': How Jazerai Allen-Lord Forged Her Own Career Path As A Sneaker Strategist

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 6, 2022
Exclusive: H.E.R. Says She's 'Ready For It All' As She Prepares To Make Her Acting Debut In 'The Color Purple'
Entertainment · music

Exclusive: H.E.R. Says She's 'Ready For It All' As She Prepares To Make Her Acting Debut In 'The Color Purple'

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 3, 2022
eBay Celebrates Sneakerheads Who Wear Sneakers Out Of The Store With Fairfax Pop-Up Shop
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

eBay Celebrates Sneakerheads Who Wear Sneakers Out Of The Store With Fairfax Pop-Up Shop

By D'Shonda Brown · Jun 2, 2022
John Legend On Music As A Healing Tool For Mental Health And Wellness: 'Music Can Be Therapeutic'
Entertainment

John Legend On Music As A Healing Tool For Mental Health And Wellness: 'Music Can Be Therapeutic'

By D'Shonda Brown · May 24, 2022
Revlon Partners With Mental Health Company, Real, To Provide Accessible Mental Health Resources
Beauty · Beauty News

Revlon Partners With Mental Health Company, Real, To Provide Accessible Mental Health Resources

By D'Shonda Brown · May 24, 2022
'King Richard' Star Saniyya Sidney Loves That Black Girls 'Put Our Own Flavor' In Fashion
Fashion

'King Richard' Star Saniyya Sidney Loves That Black Girls 'Put Our Own Flavor' In Fashion

By D'Shonda Brown · May 23, 2022
This Black-Owned Mineral Beauty Brand Helped Me Conquer My Fear Of Powder Foundation
Beauty · Makeup

This Black-Owned Mineral Beauty Brand Helped Me Conquer My Fear Of Powder Foundation

By D'Shonda Brown · May 21, 2022
Converse Highlights Intersectionality And The Importance Of Found Families For Pride 2022 Campaign
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

Converse Highlights Intersectionality And The Importance Of Found Families For Pride 2022 Campaign

By D'Shonda Brown · May 19, 2022
Selah Marley And Tanna Leone Star In pgLang's Converse Collaboration Short Film
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

Selah Marley And Tanna Leone Star In pgLang's Converse Collaboration Short Film

By D'Shonda Brown · May 17, 2022
Introducing Nike's 'Sneakerkini,' The Swimwear Drop Inspired By Classic Kicks
Fashion · swimwear

Introducing Nike's 'Sneakerkini,' The Swimwear Drop Inspired By Classic Kicks

By D'Shonda Brown · May 10, 2022
'Sole Searching': Kiah Welsh Lets Her Sneakers Do The Talking For Her Introverted Personality
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

'Sole Searching': Kiah Welsh Lets Her Sneakers Do The Talking For Her Introverted Personality

By D'Shonda Brown · May 4, 2022
Serena Williams Is A Style Icon Off And On The Court, And Nike Design Employees Are Paying Homage To Her
Entertainment · Fashion · Sports

Serena Williams Is A Style Icon Off And On The Court, And Nike Design Employees Are Paying Homage To Her

By D'Shonda Brown · May 2, 2022
Joe Freshgoods Serves As Creative Director For New Balance's 'Conversations Among Us' Campaign
Accessories · Fashion · Shoes · Sneakers

Joe Freshgoods Serves As Creative Director For New Balance's 'Conversations Among Us' Campaign

By D'Shonda Brown · Apr 29, 2022
Dapper Dan, Iman, Tamron Hall, And More Celebrate Aurora James At Fifteen Percent Pledge's First Annual Gala
Business · Fashion

Dapper Dan, Iman, Tamron Hall, And More Celebrate Aurora James At Fifteen Percent Pledge's First Annual Gala

By D'Shonda Brown · Apr 22, 2022
Sunny Hostin, Carla Hall, Anna Glass Honor Debbie Allen's Style, Beauty And Contribution To Dance
Fashion · Red Carpet

Sunny Hostin, Carla Hall, Anna Glass Honor Debbie Allen's Style, Beauty And Contribution To Dance

By D'Shonda Brown · Apr 6, 2022
'Sole Searching': Essie Golden Gets Real About Real Body Representation In The Sneaker Community
Fashion · Shoes

'Sole Searching': Essie Golden Gets Real About Real Body Representation In The Sneaker Community

By D'Shonda Brown · Apr 4, 2022
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