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July 7 | A Gripping Triumph of Haitian Cinema—and a Defiant Act of Storytelling

In an era saturated with outsider narratives and Western interpretation, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti? breaks through the noise like a thunderclap. Directed by Haitian filmmaker Robenson Lauvince, this searing political thriller, debuting in U.S. theaters on May 16, transcends its genre and becomes something more profound: a reckoning with power, memory, […]

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Runway to Racetrack: Celebrating Minority Style Through the Years at the Kentucky Derby

Every first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby transforms Churchill Downs into a vibrant showcase of American tradition — and style. Yet, beyond the mint juleps and fast horses, minority communities have long made powerful fashion statements at the Derby, shaping its sartorial legacy in ways that deserve center stage. From the early 20th century

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📚 From Courtroom to Storytime: How a Mother-Son Author Duo is Redefining Role Models and Legacy for the Next Generation

In a time when children are bombarded with limitless digital icons and viral moments, the need for strong, grounded role models at home has never been greater. Enter Judge Regina Mincey and her son, Antonio McMillan Jr., the dynamic duo behind Adventures of Mommy & Me — a heartfelt children’s book series born not just

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Looks That Spoke Louder Than Words: When the Met Gala Got It Right (and When It Didn’t)

To understand whether the 2024 Met Gala could function as a form of reparation through its dandy-inspired aesthetic, we must examine the moments when the Gala transcended costume and became commentary. Billy Porter, 2019 – “Camp: Notes on Fashion” Arguably one of the most unforgettable entries in Met Gala history, Billy Porter arrived carried by

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Elegance as Resistance: Is the Met Gala’s Dandyism Theme a Quiet Reparation?

The Met Gala, fashion’s most decadent and theatrical evening, has never been shy of spectacle—or symbolism. Yet as we prepare to drink in the visuals of this year’s theme, “The Garden of Time,” an undercurrent of discourse rises: if dandyism defines the aesthetic tone of the evening, could this be fashion’s soft-spoken attempt at reparation?

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