Black or Brown Boots? How to Pick the Right Pair
Black vs. brown remains one of the most common debates when it comes to investing in a great pair of boots; both colors work well and appear timeless, although they…
I’m Teaching My White Kids About Black History Now & All Year Long
Early last year, I was shocked to see a lawn jockey, standing sentinel to greet me, at the top of the dirt drive of the horse barn where my 12-year-old…
Free-ish: While Celebrating Black History Month, I Still Fear for My Black Sons
I didn’t want kids. Yeah, I said it … I never wanted children. It wasn’t from a lack of desire to be a mom, but more from a nagging, heartbreaking…
How to Achieve The Cool, Edgy Aesthetic (Without Wearing All Black)
When you think of “edgy” style, what comes to mind? Probably an all-black outfit—black leather jacket, dark distressed jeans, and chunky black boots. While this classic look is undeniably cool,…
Five Non-Performative Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
Every February brings four things: Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, the Super Bowl, and Black History Month. The latter has become synonymous with Dr. King, angry white people dumping ketchup on…
Black Women In Hollywood: Marla Gibbs | Essence
Photographed by Kanya Iwana Styled by Zerina Akers Marla Gibbs has always been on the right side of history—from her role as Florence Johnston on the groundbreaking sitcom The Jeffersons…
Pauline Black: A Two-Tone Story — That’s Not My Age
Pauline Black by Dean Chalkley A Two-Tone Story is the film of Pauline Black’s autobiography. The title’s double meaning refers to both the multi-cultural music scene she was part of…
Chicken and Black Bean Stew with Chorizo and Collards
Today I have a really simple stew that is well-rounded and so flavorful. With moist chicken thigh pieces and black beans creating the backbone, the flavor is amped up with…
Marianne Jean-Baptiste In Hard Truths Reminds Us We’re Overlooking Older Black Women’s Mental Health
Minor spoilers ahead. Much has been said about British actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance as Pansy Deacon in Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths, and it’s easy to see why. From the opening…
Princess of Wales in sombre black and pearls as she hugs Holocaust survivors at memorial service
This afternoon, William and Kate attended a service marking Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Modern tailoring paired with meaningful pearls Kate layered a…