Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black ...

In one sense, it was almost inevitable that Good Night, and Good Luck would eventually wend its way to TV: a script ...

In the video, Smith captures her son, Kuhvari X'Xivion Simmons-Smith, who is three-quarters Black and one-quarter white, and her daughter, Malaïa Louwella Smith, who is half Black and half Puerto ...

1865: Slavery ends, but whites look upon black women who style their hair like white women as well-adjusted. "Good" hair becomes a prerequisite for entering certain schools, churches, social ...

Now in its fourth year, AfroPreak is shifting the culture at one of horse racing’s oldest institutions—by making sure Black voices, businesses, and brilliance take the lead. After a racist ...

Earlier this week [June 5, 2025], Jennifer shared the official teaser for Kiss Of The Spider Woman, an upcoming movie in which she stars, directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon. In the trailer, ...

From bohemian braids to feed-ins, Black people have always used braided hairstyles for protection, ease and versatility. These braided looks often include trendy and affordable synthetic hair. But ...