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The latest Edelman Trust Barometer found that 7 in 10 people are now unwilling or hesitant to trust anyone whose values or background differ from their own, while only 32% of people believe the next generation will be better off. As faith in institutions collapses, people are placing what trust they have left in those closest to them: family, neighbors, mentors, and colleagues, which raises a question we must ask ourselves: Where is leadership truly forged, and what do we inh

Clairol is celebrating 95 years in the hair color industry with the launch of She Does, a short documentary film featuring four longtime customers who share their personal stories, beauty rituals, and connections to the iconic hair color brand. The anniversary campaign revisits Clairol’s groundbreaking question, “Does she… or doesn’t she?” first introduced in 1956, when coloring hair was often considered a private matter. Nearly seven decades later, the brand is transforming

The art historian, poet, and novelist close-reads images, moving and still, canonical and lesser known, that have shaped her evolving identity as an American “Mulatta” lesbian born at the end of the Civil Rights Movement in this singular blend of life-writing and cultural studies. The daughter of the WASP mother who raised her and a Black father she has never known, J. Vanessa Lyon delivers a candid memoir across thirteen uniquely structured chapters in conversation with endu

Left to right Ashley Tarver and Kiara Poole Chicago is taking center stage in the search for love as OWN’s hit dating series Ready to Love heads to the Windy City for the first time. Season 12 premiered Friday, October 2, 2026, introducing 20 successful Black singles in their 30s and 40s who are ready to explore new connections and find meaningful, lasting relationships. Hosted by comedian and relationship expert Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles, Ready to Love: Chicago brings toge

NEW YORK – Sept. 3, 2026 – BET today announced the return of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, presented by Spotify and Toyota, airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on BET and simulcast on CBS for the first time ever, along with BET HER, VH1, MTV2 and LOGO. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of “Soul Train” through a dynamic night of performances and special momen