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Here’s why some historians argue she was Britain’s first Black queen—and what we know for sure about her life with King George III.
Aubrey Brumfield was named Strawberry Festival Queen 54, becoming the first Black woman to ever serve in that role in Ponchatoula.
While mourning Pope Francis, Queen Letizia delivers timeless elegance in black at the Miguel de Cervantes Prize for Literature.
Does a cure for ‘beauty burnout’ lie in bespoke design? The founders of Kindred Black think so. Here, they talk Wallpaper* through the brand’s latest made-to-order venture ...
Krewe of ALLA’s first Black queen, Gian Durand, has dedicated her ride to the spirit of Dorothy Mae Taylor and diversity in Mardi Gras. ALLA replaces the notorious Nyx parade this year.
Gian Durand (left) and James Carter (right) are the krewe's first ever Black queen and king. The pair are using their platform to educate students about civil rights history and push for more ...
To celebrate the upcoming Black History Month, Apple unveiled a new Black Unity Collection to commemorate Black culture and community.
The Krewe of ALLA will crown its first Black king and queen in time for Carnival 2025, the captain of the 92-year-old krewe told members of a Council committee on Wednesday. Gian Durand and former ...
Queen Letizia, Queen Maxima, and Crown Princess Amalia coordinated in stunning jewelry and blue ball gowns at last night's diplomatic dinner in the Netherlands.
It’s not at all surprising that a Jewish newspaper would publish an illustration of Queen Esther just before Purim. But a portrait of Esther as Black — dark skin, dark hair and braids — is ...
Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, was not impressed by Imelda Staunton and Olivia Colman's characterizations of the late monarch in "The Crown." ...
Dickie Arbiter, the Queen's ex-press secretary, gives verdict on the performances of Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, and Claire Foy in 'The Crown.' ...