Emira D’Spain Wants Every Trans Kid to “Give Yourself Grace”

Emira D'Spain Wants Every Trans Kid to "Give Yourself Grace"

Getty Images for alice + olivia | Astrid StawiarzGetty Images for alice + olivia | Astrid Stawiarz You might recognize Emira D’Spain for her GRWM-style beauty videos, or you might know that she was the first ever Black trans Victoria’s… Continue Reading

Black Women in the Field Are Grateful That Beyoncé Is Entering the Genre

Black Women in the Field Are Grateful That Beyoncé Is Entering the Genre

Tanner Adell I fell in love with country music when I was young. She grew up splitting her time between Los Angeles and Star Valley, WY, which created a stark contrast, but it was the country lifestyle, and specifically the… Continue Reading

“The Morning Show”‘s Karen Pittman Would Love to Just Act, but the System Is Broken

"The Morning Show"'s Karen Pittman Would Love to Just Act, but the System Is Broken

In season three of “The Morning Show,” a race scandal rocks UBA, the broadcast network that serves as the show’s backdrop. The storyline sees Karen Pittman’s Mia and Greta Lee’s Stella strikingly depict the realities of women of color in… Continue Reading

Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season

Black Women Are Giving Themselves the Flowers They Deserve This Awards Season

Black women are consistently underestimated, disregarded, and overlooked in the entertainment industry, but I’ve been so inspired by Black stars’ joy and self-love this awards season. From Quinta Brunson to Niecy Nash, our favorite actresses have already celebrated their well-deserved… Continue Reading

The New “Mean Girls” Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That’s the Point

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

The very first shot of the 2024 musical reimagining of “Mean Girls” is a vertical frame. Two characters, Janis (played by Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), film themselves singing a song that sets the stage for the story to… Continue Reading