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Tree Braids Are the Latest '90s Hairstyle to Make a Comeback

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Tree Braids Are the Latest '90s Hairstyle to Make a Comeback

Though protective styles reign supreme in the summer, they make for easy, low-maintenance options year-round.

How "The Other Black Girl" Gets Racism in the Workplace Right — and Wrong

10/08/2023

How "The Other Black Girl" Gets Racism in the Workplace Right — and Wrong

"The Other Black Girl," Hulu's new series based on the best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, is an important addition to the streamer's arsenal as a show that centers on the hostile environments that Black women can face in the workplace.

"The Other Black Girl": To Fix Racism, All You Need Is a Little Hair Grease

10/04/2023

"The Other Black Girl": To Fix Racism, All You Need Is a Little Hair Grease

Sitting on the floor between my mother's legs as she tries to brush sap out of my hair.

Why Are Professional Athletes Still Being Penalized For Cannabis Use?

10/03/2023

Why Are Professional Athletes Still Being Penalized For Cannabis Use?

In April, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a one-month suspension after a positive test for cannabis.

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

10/02/2023

The 5 Mind-Bending Gymnastics Skills Named After Simone Biles — Including Her New Vault

Simone Biles makes gymnastics, a sport known for its four-inch beam and gravity-defying tumbling, look easy.

Brittni Mason on the Unexpected Joy of Track Uniforms: "Look Good, Run Good"

10/02/2023

Brittni Mason on the Unexpected Joy of Track Uniforms: "Look Good, Run Good"

Brittni Mason, 25, started running professionally later in life than some Paralympians — she competed in her first Paralympic Games when she was 21, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 relay and silver medals in the 100- and 200-meter sprints.

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

09/26/2023

The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

It shouldn't be hard to find makeup for any skin tone, but unfortunately, it often can be.

Unapologetic and Never Underdressed: Black Women's Power on and Off the Runways at NYFW

09/26/2023

Unapologetic and Never Underdressed: Black Women's Power on and Off the Runways at NYFW

In the last few years, we've witnessed a renewed urgency and energy around the pursuit of racial equity.

Chiney Ogwumike on Carving Her Own Path: "I'm Not the Average Broadcaster"

09/19/2023

Chiney Ogwumike on Carving Her Own Path: "I'm Not the Average Broadcaster"

The Los Angeles Sparks may be out of the playoffs, but their power forward, Chiney Ogwumike is just getting started.

What Will It Take For Award Shows to Get Hip-Hop 50 Tributes Right?

09/13/2023

What Will It Take For Award Shows to Get Hip-Hop 50 Tributes Right?

OK, let's be honest — did we really expect the MTV VMAs, of all award shows, to deliver the best hip-hop 50 tribute of the year?

Coco Gauff's US Open Win Is Proof Representation Matters

09/11/2023

Coco Gauff's US Open Win Is Proof Representation Matters

When Coco Gauff called out those who thought they were "putting water on [her] fire" after making history at the US Open this weekend, she spoke to so many of us who have been underestimated and marginalized in society.

Jacob Latimore Says the "Chi" Cast Had Nerf-Gun Fights While Filming Season 6

09/08/2023

Jacob Latimore Says the "Chi" Cast Had Nerf-Gun Fights While Filming Season 6

In our Q&A series POPSUGAR Crush, we get to know some of our favorite celebs' more intimate details — from their first celebrity crush to their best love advice.