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Check out an online art exhibit of the censored and shadowbanned

Rankin Creative’s new project shines a light on what Instagram and TikTok don’t want you to see.

Imagery

Behold the stunningly long-nailed women of TikTok

The platform’s talonistas attract ASMR fans and nail fetishists — and lots of haters who think they’re “gross.”

Claws

Ralph Lauren's HBCU collab gives due credit to Black collegiate style

Students and faculty from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges will get first access.

Style

How Rihanna’s pregnancy style changed the game for maternity fashion

Since the start of her music career, Rihanna’s looks have been immaculate — and now she’s encouraging a new generation of expecting mothers to style around their belly, not over it.

Dressing For Two

From pink polo shirts to weird boots: How Kanye's fashion has evolved

Beyond his music, the artist now known as Ye has influenced millions of people with another genius element: his style.

The Vision

How a viral tweet turned into a queer coming-of-age graphic novel

Two years after sharing a short comic about her birthplace — Wuhan, China — Laura Gao returns with the introspective ‘Messy Roots.’

Identity

Nike honors Black History Month with three amazing Air Force 1 shoes

The company’s also donating $140 million as part of its Black Community Commitment efforts.

Style

How Steve Harvey became the unlikely god of dad fashion

Flaunting YSL loafers and Bottega Veneta trench coats, the Family Feud host is changing what menswear means for guys over 50.

So Fly

‘Skyrim’ is bringing Black gamers solace

The beloved fantasy world is still giving players joy, freedom, and peace.

Gaming

Black cosplayers are tired of being told who they can and can’t portray

They’re subjected to endless abuse online, but they’re undeterred. “I’m about to change the face of cosplay,” says one Black creator.

Fandom

Netflix fires Black, pregnant employee organizing worker walkout

The streaming giant continues to find new and novel ways to shoot itself in the foot regarding Dave Chappelle’s latest transphobic comedy special.

WTF

NBA legend Allen Iverson on his first weed collab with Al Harrington’s Viola

The pair talk about their marijuana strain, dubbed ‘96, and what it’s like to be part of a growing industry.

Style

From ‘Yeezus’ to ‘Donda’: How Kanye turned concert merch into an empire

Controversial or not, Mr. West has the magic touch when it comes to fashion — and his influence reaches anyone from Virgil Abloh to Travis Scott.

Life of a Mogul

Frank Ocean’s jewelry line wants to be more like Tiffany, not Travis Scott

Homer’s high prices show it’s much more than another merchandise wing.

Style

Rihanna taps an all-Black biker gang to model her Savage x Fenty lingerie

And they’re putting in the work, work, work, work, work, work.

Style

Black teen kicked out of skating rink after facial recognition mis-ID'ed her

What kind of skating rink installs facial recognition technology, anyway?

Culture