Lupita Nyong’o is rewriting Hollywood’s definition of beauty

With dual roles in Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, the Oscar winner is centering Black beauty in the most epic way possible — and not everyone can handle it. Hollywood has always had a complicated relationship with beauty — who gets to embody it, who gets to define it, and whose face gets to sell it. But Lupita…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Cosmetics

UOMA Beauty is the brand your deep skin has craved

The brand built on bold identity and radical inclusivity is proving that representation isn't a trend — it's the future of beauty. When UOMA Beauty arrived on the scene in 2019, it didn't just enter the beauty industry — it interrogated it. At a time when major brands were still scrambling to add a few…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 7, 20260Comments

Cosmetics

LYS Beauty is redefining clean makeup for everyone

The five-year-old brand proving that inclusive, skin-first beauty is here to stay Clean beauty has had a reputation problem. For years, the category leaned heavily toward a narrow consumer — often minimizing shade ranges, inflating price points and quietly ignoring the needs of deeper complexions. LYS Beauty arrived in 2021 with a clear mission to…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Sinners and Coogler went to the BAFTAs and left with something bigger

The genre-defying vampire thriller became the most-decorated film from a Black director in the ceremony's storied history — and its creator had no idea it was coming. Ryan Coogler walked into the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards not knowing what to expect. He walked out having made history. The writer-director's Sinners, a genre-bending vampire thriller that…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Fashion

Kendrick Lamar: How Black ambassadors are reshaping luxury

From Chanel eyewear to homegrown jewelry empires, a cultural shift is reshaping the face of high fashion. The luxury fashion industry has long been criticized for its homogeneous representation, but a seismic shift is underway. Over the past five years, Black celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar have emerged not merely as brand ambassadors but…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 12, 20260Comments

People

Aamilah Aswat Becomes first Black Female Jockey to in Jump Race

A crisp Monday afternoon at Kempton Park witnessed more than just another race result—it marked a watershed moment in British jump racing. Aamilah Aswat, at just 20 years old, galloped into the record books as the first Black professional female jockey to claim victory in a National Hunt race, steering Guchen to a commanding win…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 3, 20260Comments

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Lupita Nyong’o is rewriting Hollywood’s definition of beauty

UOMA Beauty is the brand your deep skin has craved

Sinners and Coogler went to the BAFTAs and left with something bigger

Kendrick Lamar: How Black ambassadors are reshaping luxury

Aamilah Aswat Becomes first Black Female Jockey to in Jump Race

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