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Celebrate new music this week from Tyla, Chlöe, PJ Morton, and more

There are Fridays, and then there are Fridays like this one. Dropping new music on Juneteenth is a statement in itself, and this week's releases from artists across the African diaspora made sure the moment landed. The lineup stretches from South Africa to New Orleans, from R&B veterans to emerging voices, and it holds together…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 19, 20260Comments

Beauty

Celebrating Juneteenth through the lens of Black beauty founders

Three Black beauty founders reflect on what June 19th means to their work, their heritage, and the communities they are building one product at a time. June 19, 1865 is the date most Americans now know as the anchor of Juneteenth. That afternoon in Galveston, Texas, enslaved people learned what had already been law for…

ByGesi LloydJune 19, 20260Comments

Music

Tyla anchors a stacked Friday that spans soul, R&B, and beyond

From South Africa's Tyla to legends Chaka Khan and Snoop Dogg, this week's releases arrive right on time for Juneteenth weekend. Timing matters in music, and this Friday's batch of releases lands with rare intention. Juneteenth weekend has a way of drawing out artists who feel the weight of the moment, and the result this…

ByGesi LloydJune 19, 20260Comments

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