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Fashion is notoriously cyclical—what was once considered haute is later discarded, and ultimately, reclaimed and beloved again. As André Leon Talley recounted in his second memoir, The Chiffon Trenches (his first being A.L.T.: A Memoir), his own journey through the notoriously fickle fashion industry wasn’t too dissimilar. In his 73 …

As Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of African-American to the global landscape, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our rich cultural traditions—and what better tradition than food? With a communal focus on Black health and wellness, BHM 2022 is the perfect time to …

A Black doctor in Texas is taking legal action against a Chase bank in a federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination. Malika Mitchell-Stewart, 35, said in a lawsuit filed this week that she was denied opening a bank account at First Colony branch in Sugar Land with a check worth more …

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part interview with George M. Johnson; read the first segment here. It’s also the first installment of theGrio’s series on the book ban debate, You Can’t Ban Black. Screenshot: NEON x GLAAD (YouTube); Photo: The “First Banned Books Read Out” in New …

Taste the Diaspora is a grassroots initiative that celebrates the cuisines of the African diaspora. For the second year in a row, the Detroit-based collective will sell healthy “shoebox lunches” during Black History Month to highlight the often overlooked Black contributions to American cuisine. The initiative also supports local chefs and …

Food has always connected us and told the story of who we were, who we are and who we will be. Multiple books and creative projects speak to this; perhaps the most recent example many of us loved was Netflix’s High on the Hog, which told the story of Black …

(Photo: Adobe Stock) Racism in the housing market is not new, but the ways entrepreneurs are using technology to overcome it are groundbreaking.  Blockchain technology offers a digital ledger system that can streamline the home lending process. Bryan Young, CEO and co-founder of Home Lending Pal, developed a website to …

Congratulations are in order for Kaavia James Union-Wade. The toddler has launched her first-ever clothing line in a collaboration with her parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade alongside children’s fashion brand Janie and Jack. At just three years of age, Kaavia has certainly made her mark across industries. The family’s …

Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, speaks before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on February 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ken Cedeno-Pool/Getty Images) President Joe Biden …

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part interview with George M. Johnson. It’s also the first installment of theGrio’s series on the book ban debate, You Can’t Ban Black. What’s in a book? Well, if you’re a book lover, plenty—books allow us to explore new vistas, time travel …