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Olandria Carthen lights up the #EBONYPower100 cover as our People’s Choice Award honoree. HBCU graduate and breakout star of Love Island USA, she has built a fierce following by showing young Black women how to demand to be seen and loved. With runway debuts, multi-brand partnerships, and an unwavering voice for Black beauty and self-advocacy, Olandria embodies poise, purpose, and the power of being celebrated by the people who fuel your purpose. bit.ly/47I1yqe

From Church Fits to Couture: How Black Style Defines Met Gala Fashion as Art bit.ly/4w9hoWn

Where is the Black Culture at Formula 1’s 2026 Miami Grand Prix? bit.ly/4cNEjil

Dating Without A Safety Net: How The Absence Of Parents Shapes Our Love Lives bit.ly/4vYXUDH

Misty Copeland Reinforces Importance of Dance Education at First Spring Foundation Benefit bit.ly/42cFl1h

‘Nemensis’ Premiere. Plus the Best Shows on CBS, Netflix, HBO Max, and More this May bit.ly/495ILGQ

Here’s What To Know About The Voting Rights Act And Its Impact On Black Voters bit.ly/4emOmw4

Black Designers as Fine Artists: Where Fashion Becomes Form, Story and Sculpture bit.ly/3PhPIOp

Billboard Women in Music Named birthFUND Its 2026 Nonprofit Partner bit.ly/4t33Clv

Keeping Score: Osawese Agbonkonkon Is Clearing More Than the Bar bit.ly/4cJKnsh

Refresh Your Fragrance Cabinet with New Scents From Amazon’s Summer Sale bit.ly/421V8A1

A ‘Michael’ Sequel Is in Talks: Here Are 5 Defining Moments It Must Include bit.ly/4tT6DpB

Sometimes you just have to seat yourself... because #POWER is rarely given to those who asks for permission. 🖤

Let’s be real... “Soft commitment” is the new middle ground. It's emotionally invested, consistently texting, spending time together… but never quite defined. It’s the “we go together, but we’re not together." Like having the perks of partnership without the accountability of one. And while independence is powerful, the desire for something real hasn’t disappeared... especially for Black women who still want intentional, secure love. So what are we actually gaining from soft commitment? #LetsDiscuss Are we protecting our peace… or avoiding real commitment? 🖤 Tap the link to read the full story: bit.ly/4cTnf9p

Beyond the C-Suite: Angela Williams On Embracing Caregiving and Redefining Leadership bit.ly/4n1w5Xs

Why Black Prom Culture Keeps Getting Policed Online bit.ly/4ehlmWz

‘Soft Commitment’ and the New Rules of Black Dating bit.ly/4cWpAAy

Celebrating the History of Black Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby bit.ly/49i9Czv

The Black Wellness Edit: Evidence Suggests GLP-1s May Help Curb Addiction bit.ly/4cQ2hYX

Gizelle Bryant and Angelina Jolie Bond Over Their Proudest Role: Mom bit.ly/48ulfmM

“My superpower is my hair and the family history it carries.” That’s the statement behind Kameirah Johnson’s powerful Doodle for Google finalist entry, Hair Power: The Crown that Grows From Us. Her artwork celebrates Black hair as culture, care, lineage, and resistance. At a time when conversations around hair discrimination and CROWN Act protections are still very real, this artwork deserves #Google homepage placement. If she wins, she’ll receive a $55,000 scholarship and her school will receive a $50,000 tech package. But beyond the prize, this is about visibility. About seeing coils, kinks, and crowns centered on one of the world’s biggest platforms. As the old saying goes... "It takes a village." #Swipe to meet Kameirah and learn more about her superpower. Your vote could potentially put Black hair on Google’s homepage as voting ends tomorrow April 29. 🖤 Credit: @google | Kameirah Johnson