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Author Jaylene Clark Owens’ ‘A Black Girl and Her Braids’ Hopes To Change the Way Young Girls View Themselves

There’s nothing like a Black girl and her braids. Philadelphia-based actor, poet, and now author Jaylene Clark Owens’ new children’s book, A Black Girl and Her Braids, centers that magic. Published by Penguin Random House and released on Thursday, the book is a love letter to Black girls and their braids, celebrating our beauty, culture […]

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Tichina Arnold Apologizes For ‘Reverse Colorism’ Remarks After Ari Lennox’s Critique Of ‘Martin’: ‘I Spoke Too Soon’

Tichina Arnold is apologizing for the comments she made about the idea of reverse colorism when she appeared on Deon Cole’s “Funny Knowing You” show. Arnold brought up the idea of reverse colorism after singer Ari Lennox said earlier this year that she noticed colorism happening on Martin in the 1990s. Arnold says she reflected on her

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Laila Edwards To Make History As First Black Women To Play Ice Hockey For Team USA At Winter Olympics

Laila Edwards will make history at the upcoming Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to play ice hockey for Team USA. On Jan. 2 the 21-year-old college student — who was also the first Black woman to join the U.S. women’s national hockey team, as Blavity previously reported — was announced as part of Team

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company Members On Expanding Its Legacy With Afro-Latino And Afro-Caribbean Dance

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday season is underway at New York City Center through Jan. 4. This season marks more than just another year of the artistic phenomenon that uses dance as a catalyst for spiritual and cultural expression. It also marks the dawn of a new chapter under the guidance of Artistic

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New Orleans Artist Jay McKay Takes His Art To The Streets And Playgrounds That Raised Him With Latest Exhibit

The city of New Orleans means everything to native Jarrad “Jay” McKay, and the artist is declaring his love through his exhibition, “Let The Children Play.” McKay has taken his art beyond gallery walls and into the neighborhoods that raised him, bringing it directly to children who may not have access to museums and are

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Kayla Jones On Redefining Game Day Style With Women With Ballz

Football just got a lot more fashionable. Kayla Jones, wife of Denver Broncos defensive lineman D.J. Jones, is known for her bold game-day fashion and infectious sideline energy. Now, the entrepreneur is stepping into the spotlight to elevate the fun and the fits of every football fan. Her latest project proves that game-day style can

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‘Ebro In the Morning’ Suddenly Shut Down: Here’s What Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez And Peter Rosenberg Say

Two of New York City‘s most popular Hip-Hop morning shows have suddenly shut down. The shocking news started on Friday morning when co-hosts Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg confirmed that Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show, which has been running since 2012, is now over. Later on Friday, listeners learned that 94.7 The Block (WXBK)

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Keefe D’s Tupac Murder Trial Postponed To August 2026 After New Evidence Is Found

As investigators uncover new details in the case of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, a Las Vegas District Court Judge has pushed back the trial for Duane Keith “Keefe D” Davis. According to Complex, the court pushed the trial to August 10, 2026, giving the defense team another six months to review the large amount of new

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Mo’ne Davis, Little League Legend, Picked 10th Overall In Women’s Pro Baseball League’s Inaugural Draft

Mo’ne Davis is officially in the big leagues. According to ABC 6, the Little League World Series star was drafted into the Women’s Professional Baseball League on Thursday. The 24-year-old was selected 10th overall by Los Angeles in the league’s inaugural draft, beating out 600 women from 10 countries for a spot on the team.

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‘Beyond Titles’: Suezette Yasmin Robotham Helps Black Women Redefine Success Amid Corporate Shutouts In New Book

Suezette Yasmin Robotham has recruited talent for companies such as Google, Meta and Salesforce, and she knows the significance of a title or work persona. However, in an era marked by career disruption and economic uncertainty, Robotham is shifting how professionals see themselves with her new book, Beyond Titles: Fearlessly Leading and Living Authentically at

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