President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday (Jan. 20) and the spectacle of the inauguration has concluded with many in the media offering their observations On X, President Donald Trump’s rambling and sometimes unfocused acceptance speech was dissected at great lengths with some pointing out the fallacies and falsehoods spewed from the pulpit. President Donald Trump spoke at length from inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, using the moment to […]

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance react at the end of the 60th inaugural ceremony on January 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. | Source: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / Getty If you ever needed a visual representation of America’s gleeful commitment to historical amnesia, look no further than Donald J. Trump—birther-in-chief, professional race-baiter and lifelong bigot—being sworn in as the nation’s 47th President on […]

Source: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Getty As we witness the 2025 presidential inauguration, it’s impossible not to reflect on the powerful statements made through fashion during historic events like these. In past inaugurations and other high profile political events, we’ve witnessed influential Black women in politics using their attire to celebrate Black designers, making bold declarations about identity and representation. As Black women, we know the power of showing up – […]

Source: Universal History Archive / Getty In times of adversity, it’s easy to feel discouraged, but perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness. If there’s one virtue Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplified in his life, it was the power of persistence. Through his words, he inspired millions to keep pushing forward in the face of hardship. If you’re in need of encouragement, here are five of his […]

Source: Getty / Getty With Donald Trump being sworn into office, we aren’t the most thrilled about the 60th presidential inauguration but it does give us the opportunity to look back on some historic fashion moments with joy and pride. Inaugurations have long served as a showcase not just for political tradition but also for iconic fashion moments that remain etched in history. From Michelle Obama’s trailblazing elegance to Amanda […]

Source: iOne Digital Creative Services The dystopian nightmare that haunts us is finally here. Donald Trump and the ToTRUMPlatarians are set to take office and the dark clouds are looming. The air you feel on the back of your neck, that cold air that makes you hunch your shoulders up, is the feeling of dread we know awaits us. Or a refusal to believe that climate change is real, but […]

Source: Cole Burston / Getty Drake‘s latest lawsuit, a rare one where an artist is suing his own record company, might be one that he can’t win, several legal experts are saying. In case you’ve been off the grid for a while, over the summer, Drake and Kendrick Lamar engaged in a rap battle. Lamar was declared the undisputed people’s champ after he put out ‘Not Like Us,’ an anthemic […]

Black hair is political, and it has always been so in the United States of America. The history of Black hair in this country is complex. Black women in politics represent the range of Black beauty on the national stage. This is something that was not always possible, thanks to racist restrictions. It might seem like a small thing to some, but there’s nothing trivial about it. There have been formal […]