Entertainment & Culture

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Comedian, writer and actress Ayo Edebiri went from breakout star of The Bear to Emmy darling and fashion icon. Here’s how she’s reshaping Hollywood, one laugh and one script at a time.

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Entertainment & Culture

Nostalgia Playlists to Boost Your Mood

May 27, 2025May 20, 2025

Nostalgia Playlists to Boost Your Mood There’s real science behind it: music activates memory, sparking emotions connected to particular moments in our lives. Nostalgia playlists, …

Three stylish young Black women laugh together at an outdoor summer festival, surrounded by string lights, tents, and a joyful crowd in the warm evening sun.

Entertainment & Culture

One Scroll, Many Passports: What’s Hot for Black Women This Week May 24 – 31

Updated on May 25, 2025May 24, 2025

From Beyoncé clues to Lagos mentorship, São Paulo fashion to Tokyo Afrobeats, Black women’s top entertainment, and culture stories, worldwide.

Entertainment & Culture

The BWN Global Entertainment & Event Wrap: Week of May 19, 2025

Updated on May 23, 2025May 18, 2025

Discover the freshest concerts, runways, pop-ups, and viral moments shaping Black women’s culture this week across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe, and the wider diaspora.

Lifestyle TV & Film

Beauty in Black Series Part 3: Class & Visibility in Black Communities

Updated on May 20, 2025April 28, 2025

Explore how class shapes beauty standards and media visibility in Black communities, inspired by Netflix’s Beauty in Black. Join the conversation for inclusive representation.

Art & Books Book Club

Memoirs Every Black Woman Should Read | Curated List by TheBWN.com

Updated on April 27, 2025April 23, 2025

Meta Description: Discover powerful memoirs by Black women that offer validation, inspiration, and resilience. A curated list by TheBWN.com.

Entertainment & Culture Lifestyle TV & Film

Soft Living, Intentional Joy, and the Meghan Markle Conversation We’re Actually Having

Updated on April 24, 2025April 22, 2025

Let’s be real: Meghan Markle’s name alone is enough to start a firestorm on the internet. But beyond the noise, beyond the headlines, beyond the …

Celebs & Pop Culture

Tracee Ellis Ross on Dating Younger Men

Updated on May 20, 2025April 21, 2025

At 52, Tracee Ellis Ross stands as a beacon of self-assurance and authenticity. The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in Girlfriends and Black-ish, recently …

Celebs & Pop Culture

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and the Power of Black Ownership in Hollywood

Updated on May 20, 2025April 21, 2025

In an industry dominated by sequels, reboots, and franchise films, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerges as a bold testament to the power of original storytelling and …

Growth & Inspiration TV & Film

Beauty in Black Series Part 3: Class & Visibility in Black Communities

Updated on May 23, 2025April 21, 2025

Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of beauty and representation through the lens of Netflix’s inspiring series, Beauty in Black. If you’ve missed our previous …