At first glance, British Vogue’s February cover might seem jarring to some; the shadowy tableau of nine dark-skinned Black women, stone-faced and stiffly posed, almost evokes the feeling of mannequins arranged in a store window. Arguably, this might be exactly its intent: to present Black, dark-skinned beauty and unabashedly African …

Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his wife Laticia Maria McGee are expecting their first child together, the couple announced just a week ahead of another monumental date in their lives. Kilpatrick and McGee were married in July, after nurturing a friendship and relationship while the former mayor was serving …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 05: Maurice Hines attends the “The Cotton Club” screening during the 57th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Film at Lincoln Center)Photo: Dominik Bindl (Getty Images) …

This coming Monday, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., inarguably the most recognizable figure of 20th century civil rights movement. But among the many activists who forged a path for that iconic leader was Ida B. Wells, whose own crusade for racial justice and gender equality at …

Recently I met the astronomer Pascal Oesch, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva. Professor Oesch and his colleagues share the distinction of having discovered the most distant known object, a small galaxy called GNz-11. That galaxy is so far away that its light had to travel for 13 …

For those who have checked out Call of Duty: Vanguard it is apparent that Chiké Okonkwo stands out in his role as Arthur Kingsley. When the popular gaming franchise recently rolled out installment 18 featuring Okonkwo as the lead character, it was a big deal. Per Afrotech, the part he plays …

BURBANK, CA – OCTOBER 14: David Ramsey attends The CW Network’s Fall Launch Event – Arrivals at Warner Bros. Studios on October 14, 2018 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)Photo: Presley Ann (Getty Images) It seems The CW isn’t done expanding the Arrowverse. David Ramsey’s John Diggle will …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. The Atlantic Today, the Supreme Court ruled against Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large businesses. It did, …

With the final season of Black-ish airing, Marsai Martin is on to new endeavors. The actress/producer is introducing fans to her passion for interior design through her new Discovery+ series Remix My Space. The show follows Martin as she surprises extraordinary teens with a personalized bedroom makeover. Meeting teens in …

Photo: EPIX If you’ve been keeping up with the trials of Bumpy Johnson on the critically acclaimed EPIX hit Godfather of Harlem, then we have good news for you. The series has been renewed for Season 3 by the cable channel. “Season Three will find Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continuing …