POPSUGAR celebrates Black women leading the conversation, making waves, and shaping everything from social impact and politics to wellness, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Here you will find stories that center Black experiences, amplify Black voices, and celebrate Black joy.

CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE

Personal Essay

I Haven't Stopped Grieving George Floyd

by Maya Richard-Craven 12/16/20

How BLOC Encouraged Black Communities to Vote in Milwaukee

2020 Election

Angela Lang of Black Leaders Organizing For Communities Knows "Women of Color Are the Future"

by Murphy Moroney 11/19/20

The Climate Conversation and the White Saviour Complex

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, and the Climate Conversation's White Saviour Problem

by Kara Kia 11/19/20

Black Women's Contributions to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Win

2020 Election

Black Women Formed the Democratic Backbone That Helped Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Win

by Brea Cubit 11/07/20

The Squad Was Reelected to Congress in 2020 Election

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The Squad Is Unstoppable With 4 House Reelections: "Our Sisterhood Is Resilient"

by Karenna Meredith 11/04/20

First-Generation Immigrant Perspective on Black Lives Matter

Personal Essay

Black Lives Matter Is More Than a Movement to Me — It's a Powerful Self-Affirmation

by Kweighbaye Kotee 10/09/20

My White Boyfriend's Anniversary Gift Proved His Allyship

Relationships

How an Anniversary Present Erased My Worries About My Interracial Relationship

by Kennedy Hill 9/19/20

Outdoor Garden Party Wedding in Brooklyn

Weddings

These Brides' Harlem Renaissance-Inspired Garden-Party Wedding Was Filled With Love and Tradition

by Zara Patel 6/29/20

What It Was Like Being Raised by a Teenage Mom

Family Life

I Was Raised by a Teenage Mom, and I Loved It

by Kennedy Hill 9/30/20

Misty Copeland Interview About Children’s Book Bunheads

Kid Shopping

Misty Copeland on Her New Children's Book, Bunheads: "I Want Kids to See Themselves"

by Murphy Moroney 9/29/20

How Helping to Raise My Sister Made Us Better Friends

Family Life

I Raised My Sister Through Her Teen Years — It Wasn't Always Easy, but Now We're BFFs

by Deja Riley 9/23/20

ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix

On Our Radar: Kylie Jefferson Is Pirouetting Her Way Onto the Small Screen

by Monica Sisavat Solís 12/14/20

Debbie Allen on Dance Dreams and Representation in the Arts

Holiday Entertainment

Debbie Allen Reflects on Creating "Something Beautiful" Through Artistic Inclusivity

by Brea Cubit 11/27/20

No Women Were Nominated For Best R&B Album at 2021 Grammys

Teyana Taylor

The Grammys Snubbed Women For Best R&B Album, and It's Frankly Bullsh*t

by Mekishana Pierre 11/24/20

Megan Thee Stallion

Music Mood Board: On My Hot Girl Sh*t, Thanks to Megan Thee Stallion's Debut Album

by Brea Cubit 11/20/20

Kamilah Forbes Interview About Between the World and Me

HBO

How Kamilah Forbes and HBO Are Bringing Women and People of Color to the Forefront

by Monica Sisavat Solís 11/19/20

Jimmy Kimmel

Honestly, Tayshia Adams's Interview With Jimmy Kimmel Proves She's the Cutest Bachelorette

by Mekishana Pierre 11/06/20

Lashana Lynch Talks Being the First Black Female 007

Movies

Yes, Lashana Lynch Is the First Black Female 007, and You're Just Going to Have to Get Over It

by Mekishana Pierre 11/06/20

Niecy Nash Says Her Vows in Jessica Betts's "Catch Me" Video

Celebrity Couples

Niecy Nash Recites Her Wedding Vows in Wife Jessica Betts's Stunning "Catch Me" Video

by Brea Cubit 10/10/20

Justine and Caleb's Historic Love Island Win Has Been One of the Few Redeeming Events of 2020

by Mekishana Pierre 10/05/20

Music

Ella Mai's Upcoming Album Will Spotlight Her Artistic Growth: "I Feel Really Connected to It"

by Brea Cubit 10/05/20

Zendaya

As a Black Woman and Longtime Fan, Zendaya's Historic Emmy Win Makes Me Immensely Proud

by Brea Cubit 9/26/20

Music

Music Mood Board: A Love Note to Black Women

by Brea Cubit 9/26/20

FASHION AND BEAUTY

Dove Is Working to End Race-Based Hair Discrimination Through the CROWN Act, and It Wants You to Get Involved

Paid For By Dove

Did you know it's completely legal to discriminate against someone because of their hair? From coded words, like "clean-cut," to outright prejudiced policies, hair discrimination runs unchecked throughout the workplace and schools. Supporting the criminalization of these acts is one major and significant way to support Black women. This is exactly where the CROWN Act comes in.

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