Interviews

While Peete embraces the fact that Black doesn’t crack, she joked that it “does sag a little bit,” and explained the importance of the commitment to empowering oneself as one matures in age.

Sophia Victor’s Ekklesia concluded earlier this summer at The Bishop Gallery in Brooklyn. The fine art exhibit was curated by Teddy raShaan reeves, ph.d. of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Inspired by the ancient Greek term ἐκκλησία, later adopted by early Christians, Ekklesia focused on the importance of African American communal spaces. Specifically, church gatherings and its traditions.

Spencer’s content journey began in 2022 and has leaned on authenticity over the years it has taken for her to become a household name within the world of streaming, especially one that has been known to be a boy’s world, with the popularity of streamers like DDG and Zeddy Will.

In an exclusive interview with Hip-Hop Wired, Sonya Meadows, also known in the Atlanta strip club scene as “Platinum,” opens up about her iconic era as one of the first dancers at the legendary Magic City.

There’s a new cartel on the block—but it’s not moving bricks, it’s moving babies, blueprints, and bold strategy. 'The Childcare Cartel' is the docuseries we didn’t know we needed, until it pulled up with high heels, clipboards, and center keys in hand.

"What we see happening is what I consider to be a rebranding of the work," Dr. Hackett tells MadameNoire. "It is the exchange of acronyms or language used to describe the work that has been done for so many years."

While grillz have long been a staple in hip-hop culture, their creation and design have predominantly remained within the hands of men, leaving little room for women, especially Black women, to carve out their place in the industry. Enter Dr. Melissa “Dr. Melz” JONES DDS, PC, and her daughter, Ariel Jones—two Black women who are breaking barriers in a predominantly male-dominated field.

Today, the Run the World Summit is what Placide describes as a cultural experience, one that is specifically geared toward people of color and those in leadership who need an outlet and the resources to support their journey to wellness and becoming the best version of themselves.

"Get Free is the largest Black feminist convening in the US, and is a space for our people to joyfully connect, build skills, and raise consciousness,” according to the event’s website, and will take place in New Orleans from June 5 to June 7.

A reimagining of Judy Blume’s beloved 1975 novel, Forever, the latest Netflix craze is a product of Mara Brock Akil, the writer known for classics like Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane, The Game, and other sitcoms that have tugged at the heartstrings of the culture since the 2000s. In addition to the characters of Akil’s latest masterpiece, the city of Los Angeles, her hometown, is as much of a character in the show as the people, and it’s evident in the fashion brought forth by costume designer and LA transplant Tanja Caldwell.

As one of the most integral and dynamic characters in "Othello," her portrayal of Emilia is a dream come true, especially since Kimber Elayne Sprawl can work alongside veterans Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.

As much as this is a journey that Amber Iman is on to remind herself that she is more than worthy of leading roles like Marimba in 'Goddess,' she is also using her platform to spark deeper conversations, pushing for forward movement within the industry.