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The Light: A Celebration of Black Joy

There have been plenty of reasons for our smiles to be diminished: the brutal killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others; a pandemic that has killed us in disproportionate numbers; voter suppression; violence incited by an openly racist and xenophobic head of state. But Black people have, and always will, make space for hearty laughter and find reasons to show our teeth — oppression's best efforts be damned.

This is why POPSUGAR will celebrate Black joy this February — to honor the resilience of people who continuously find the light that so many try to extinguish.

Shows About Black Joy

Black History Month

30 TV Shows About Black Life and Joy and Where to Watch Them

by Jordan Lewis 7/15/22

30 Movies About Black Joy

Black History Month

30 Films That Celebrate Black Joy and Resilience

by Jordan Lewis 1/13/22

Zuri Adele Talks Malika's Good Trouble Journey

Good Trouble's Zuri Adele Talks Normalizing Black Joy, Romance, and Everyday Lives Onscreen

by Mekishana Pierre 3/27/21

Watch Beyoncé's Acceptance Speech at Grammys 2021

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Beyoncé Nabs 28th Grammy and Becomes Most-Decorated Woman Artist in Show's History

by Mekishana Pierre 3/14/21

Every Major Cameo in Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America Had Several Cameos I Can't Get Out of My Mind

by Mekishana Pierre 3/08/21

14 Black Celebrities on Where They Find Joy

Tiffany Haddish

Joy, Defined: 14 Black Stars on Where They Find the Light

by Iyana Robertson 2/28/21

Best Makeup For Dark Skin Tones

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The Best Makeup For Dark Skin, According to Makeup Artists

by Jessica Harrington 2/27

Afro-Latinas Celebrating Black Beauty

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These Afro-Latina Beauty Influencers Know How to Celebrate the Wonders of Black Beauty

by Ashley Jimenez 2/01/22

Dr. Maiysha Jones on Black Representation in the STEM Fields

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Dr. Maiysha Jones on Working in the STEM Field: "I Became the Role Model I Never Had"

by Jessica Harrington 3/02/21

POPSUGAR Beauty Awards: Best of Black Beauty Products 2021

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POPSUGAR Beauty Awards: 21 Black-Owned Products Our Editors Can't Get Enough Of

by Natasha Marsh 2/22/21

Peloton's Tunde Oyeneyin Shares Her Makeup and Beauty Tips

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How Tunde Oyeneyin Merges Her Past Career as a Makeup Artist With Being a Peloton Instructor

by Jessica Harrington 2/19/21

Editors' Favorite Lipsticks From Black-Owned Brands

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6 Editors Sound Off on the Black-Owned Lipstick Shades They're Loving Right Now

by Danielle Jackson 2/18/21

Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop and Support

Fashion Designers

65+ Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop Now and Forever

by Sarah Wasilak 6/16/23

Black-Owned Jewelry Brands to Shop in 2022

Fashion Designers

40 Black-Owned Jewelry Brands to Instantly Upgrade Your Collection

by Shelcy Joseph 6/17/22

Meet the Black Designers of Milan Fashion Week

Fashion Designers

Meet the Talented Black Designers Who Made History at Milan Fashion Week

by Nneya Richards 3/03/21

Outfit Styling Inspiration For Curvy Women | TikTok Videos

This Fashion TikToker Specializes in OOTD Ideas For Curvy Bodies, and I'm Taking Notes

by Chanel Vargas 2/26/21

Shop Black Owned Everything, a Site Curated By Zerina Akers

How Zerina Akers Launched Shopping Destination Black Owned Everything in 6 Short Months

by Sarah Wasilak 2/12/21

Shop the Vans Black History Month Sneaker Collaborations

Vans Tapped 4 Artists to Design Shoes For Black History Month, and We Talked to Them All

by Sarah Wasilak 2/05/21

Watch Trinity Thomas's 2021 Gymnastics Floor Routine | Video

This College Gymnast Pushed the Limits of Your Average Floor Routine — and Earned a Perfect 10!

by Karenna Meredith 2/13/21

5 Black Fitness Influencers on Finding Joy Through Movement

5 Black Fitness Influencers on Finding Joy Through Movement

by Kennedy Hill 2/12/21

HBCU Dance Teams Embody Black Joy

HBCU Dancelines: A Sisterhood Where Black Women Are "Unapologetically" Themselves

by Samantha Brodsky 2/12/21

10 of the Most Inspiring Moments From Black Athletes

From Legendary Black Athletes to Rising Stars, Here Are 10 Moments in Sports That Brought Us Joy

by Ayana Herndon 2/12/21

Watch Nia Dennis's Gymnastics Routines

Nia Dennis Took the Internet by Storm 2 Years in a Row — Check Out More of Her Stellar Routines

by Samantha Brodsky 2/05/21

11 Black, Body-Positive Influencers to Follow on Instagram

Black History Month

11 Black, Body-Positive Influencers You Should Be Following Right Now

by Jordan Lewis 2/02/21

Black Women Talk About What Brings Them Joy

Black History Month

7 Black Women on Things That Bring Them Joy

by Elizabeth Ayoola 3/03/21

Stylish DIY Outdoor Restaurant Microwedding

#WeddedAF: Anastasia and Feliks's Brooklyn Microwedding Was a Vision in Green

by Zara Patel 2/24/21

Teacher Inspires Joy and Identity Through Diverse Books

How This Teacher Helps Students Explore Their Identities Through Children's Books

by Alessia Santoro 2/19/21

Dad Dancing to ABC Song in Kid’s Remote Class | TikTok Video

This Dad Danced to an ABC Rap That a Teacher Made Up, and His Moves Are Gold!

by Murphy Moroney 2/18/21

How Rest Can Make Room For Joy

Black History Month

Dear Mothers: Rest Can Make Room For Joy

by Kate Schweitzer 2/17/21

5 Teens Who Exemplify Black Excellence

I Tell My Daughter About These 5 Teens to Teach Her About Black Excellence

by Ralinda Watts 2/17/21