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Author Alice Sebold Issued a Long-Owed Apology to the Man Wrongly Convicted of Her Rape. Should More Be Owed?
Sebold’s Lucky was based on a 1981 rape for which Anthony Broadwater unjustly served 16 years. As her publisher pulls the memoir, what happens to the profits?
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Virgil Was Here: The Late Designer’s Final Collection Took Flight in Miami
Abloh’s last runway presentation for Louis Vuitton was equally a celebration of the designer’s life—designed by the man himself.
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The 2021 British Fashion Awards Were an Unexpected Bright Spot in a Moment of Mourning
As the fashion world mourns the loss of Virgil Abloh, the BFAs honored the late designer’s creativity.
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Once Again, a Black Woman Has Been Crowned Miss USA
Kentucky journalist Elle Smith will be the third consecutive Black American queen to compete for Miss Universe—only 6 months after her first pageant.
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Deck the Halls of Ivy (Park): Beyoncé’s Back With a Family-Focused Ivy Park Holiday Collection
The megastar’s new campaign ‘Halls of Ivy’ features James Harden, Jalen Green, Natalia Bryant, Blue Ivy and more…including a rare appearance by Rumi Carter.
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As Queen Elizabeth’s Sovereignty Over Barbados Ends, Prince Charles Denies Resurfaced Oprah Interview Claims
A new book claims the heir presumptive is the unnamed royal who expressed concern about the skin color of Harry and Meghan’s then-unborn children.
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The Message From the 2021 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet? Always Bet on Black
The evening spotlighting the music industry’s brightest—and Blackest—stars echoed that ethos on the step-and-repeat.
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Amid Myriad Tributes to Virgil Abloh, Ye Dedicates ‘Sunday Service’ to His Late Friend and Collaborator
The artist formerly known as Kanye West honored Donda’s creative director as celebs, collaborators and Chicago mourn and Abloh’s final collection takes flight.
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Cyber Weekend Has Officially Started! Here’s Where We’re Shopping
The Root’s annual list of Black-owned Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales is back—with fresh cuts!
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The Big Reveal: AMAs Fashion Was Wild, Wacky and…What Was Up With Cardi’s Mask?
Host and winner Cardi B had an impressive series of outrageous outfits—including a custom mask and finger-inspired chandelier earrings by Schiaparelli.
