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42 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Right Now (and Always)

Janelle Monáe's Hair Was the Highlight of the Met Gala, Don't @ Me

Janelle Monáe only slays red (and, in this case, pink) carpets, so we're not surprised that her Met Gala hair was a delightful surprise.

The $9 Beauty Product Miley Cyrus Wore to the Met Gala

We're no strangers to Miley Cyrus's edgy looks, and it's no surprise her Met Gala nails are totally on brand.

23 New Books by Black Women You Should Add to Your Reading List

Black women are making meaning through story and rediscovery in 2019, as evidenced by the many memoirs, essay collections, and criticisms being published this year.

Reading a Book by a Nigerian Author Changed My Life — Here Are 6 Others That Might Change Yours

The first time I picked up a book by a Nigerian author, I was in college, sifting through my understanding of what it meant to be black.

We Out Here: An Open Letter From POPSUGAR Editors

It is both a thrilling and frightening time to be a black woman.

Jessamyn Stanley on Yoga Practice, Body Positivity, and Not Being Afraid to Take Up Space

When you think of yoga, the first image that probably comes to mind is a thin white woman saying "Namaste" while wearing a sporty tank top and printed leggings — maybe on a beach.

The Best Books Written by Black Women in 2018 — and Yes, They're All Magical

It's no secret that I love books by black women — whether they're transporting me to mythic, reimagined corners of Nigeria or planting me firmly in the deep South.

How Editor Elaine Welteroth Is Making Up Her Own Rules in Life

In a world of fireside chats and panels featuring aspirational girl bosses, it's easy to get caught up in searching for a blueprint for success.

Why 1 Survivor of Revenge Porn Wants You to Know It's Not Just a Straight Person's Problem

French writer and feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir once said: "It is in the knowledge of the genuine conditions of our lives that we must draw our strength to live and our reasons for acting."

How Hayley Kiyoko Lived Her Truth and Became the "Queer Savior" of Pop

When you identify as heterosexual, love songs, movies, and TV shows often seem to speak to your experience.

Public School Teacher Valencia D.Clay Uses Outspoken Activism to Help Students of Color Thrive

Valencia D. Clay has recently gained national attention for her outspoken teaching style and bold activism in the classroom, but the 31-year-old Harlem native was putting in the necessary work long before that.