There I was, in The Bronx… minding my business and working on a story about Nathalie Emmanuel’s Emmys makeup when an email came through my inbox. In big, bold (all cap) letters read “REGINA KING JOINS CULTURECON” in the subject line. After screeching for a millisecond, I immediately opened the email. It was an invite to CultureCon 2019. What I…
I’ve only been to fashion week twice in my life. And after attending for the second year in a row, it’s for a good reason. I realize now that the glamour and glitz of the shows are really a front for the real issues the fashion industry faces. And quite frankly, this year, I was over it before it even…
If you hadn’t noticed… I barely posted on my blog this month (which I promise to get better at). With summer coming to its midpoint, I can honestly say, I’m relieved. The heatwaves, humidity, and a high chance of passing out on my period. I handled it all like a boss. Nonetheless, summer made me sadder than ever. During summer,…
Hoop earrings sound like a weird way to discuss your insecurities, right? At least for me, I thought I was doing myself (and my people) a favor by being a “good” or “ideal” representation of what a Black person in education and/or the workforce should be. I figured hoop earrings had no place in my sense of style. But I’m…
If you’re a Black woman reading this, then you all-red-y know that braids season is upon us. I’ve already left my iconic space buns/puffs in the dust and traded my statement look for box braids. I Find Black Joy in Box Braids Despite the fact that I’m a naturalista and wouldn’t dare get my hair wet, I live for this…
