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For Tiffany Haddish, the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover is more than a magazine moment it is the fulfillment of a dream she has carried since childhood. The comedian…

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May 2026

Music

Hip-hop has always been therapy long before anyone called it that

From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, rap music has spent decades making space for the conversations about mental health that society has struggled to start. Long before mental health…

ByGesi Lloyd 0Comments

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May 2026

Fashion

Fringe fashion is taking over Spring/Summer 2026 runways

As maximalism overtakes quiet luxury on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, fringe has emerged as the season's most wearable and high-impact trend. Quiet luxury had a long run. Clean lines, muted…

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May 2026

Entertainment

Michelle Obama joins Essence Festival 2026 in New Orleans

The former First Lady will open the evening concert series on July 3 with a live conversation about style, identity, and her newest book at the Caesars Superdome. Michelle…

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May 2026

Celebs

Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross tribute at the Met Gala was a beauty masterclass

With a sequin nude gown, dramatic lashes, and a halo hairpiece rooted in Black photography, Union and makeup artist Sam Fine delivered the night's most layered look. Gabrielle Union arrived…

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May 2026

Money

Inflation hits 3.8% and Black households are bearing the weight

With gas at $4.50 a gallon and groceries climbing fast, the latest inflation surge is exposing deep fault lines in who gets hit hardest. Inflation in the United…

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May 2026

Lifestyle

Why the 2-drink rule is a brilliant alternative to sobriety

No dramatic promises, no sparkling water martyrdom just one easy personal rule that made a real difference in how I feel, sleep and show up socially. Summer in a big…

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May 2026

Skincare

The best laser treatments for darker skin tones

For decades, in office laser treatments have been marketed as the ultimate fix for hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture. But for people with deeper skin tones, the…

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May 2026

Astrology

May 16 new moon 2026: the 2 zodiac signs that benefit most

Not every new moon carries the same weight, and the one arriving on May 16 stands out for several reasons. As the sun and moon come together in Taurus, the…

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May 2026

Style

Jennifer Lopez’s little red dress moment is pure Y2K sorcery

She walked into a comedy roast and somehow made everyone forget about the comedian. Jennifer Lopez Brings the Heat to Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast Jennifer Lopez has never needed a…

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Tiffany Haddish lands her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover at 46

Hip-hop has always been therapy long before anyone called it that

Fringe fashion is taking over Spring/Summer 2026 runways

Michelle Obama joins Essence Festival 2026 in New Orleans

Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross tribute at the Met Gala was a beauty masterclass

Inflation hits 3.8% and Black households are bearing the weight

The best laser treatments for darker skin tones

May 16 new moon 2026: the 2 zodiac signs that benefit most

Jennifer Lopez’s little red dress moment is pure Y2K sorcery

What couples therapy can teach us about love

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Jennifer Hudson steps behind the curtain for a full circle moment