Tag: National Stories

Multicultural toy company, Orijin Bees, announced today that they launched their Baby Bee Doll Collection on Target online on October 5th, showcasing not only the variety of beautiful skin tones we have in our Black and Brown skin but also the array of curly hair patterns. The company striving to improve...

For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer, has launched a brand new campaign to increase the representation and inclusion of minority breast cancer survivors. #WhenYouSeeUsWe’re excited to showcase our new brand photography. Not only are we celebrating...

Bubba Wallace has once again made history after winning at the recent NASCAR’s top Cup Series, making him the 1st Black driver to take home the championship since 1963. There is only 1 driver from an African American background at the top level of our sport..I am the 1. You're not gonna...

This week’s headlines are filled with firsts and a bit of the unconventional. As both science and society continue to expand around the use of cannabis, we were excited to take a journey with journalist Darralynn Hutson as she experienced the work life of a weed trimmer throughout Detroit....

There’s a chill in the air because the seasons have changed...and it’s the time when folks look for hayrides, corn mazes and a fun scare. This week’s playlist is all about tapping into that mood and is perfectly paired with an essay from Jasmine Graham on Black folk horrors. Beyond that,...

Hey ya'll. It's been a heavy news week. Images of border patrol agents using a whip-like cord to round up Haitians for mass deportation went viral, despite the fact that they were seeking asylum from a country that has recently been devastated by both natural disaster and extreme political instability. We...

Oh, happy day! We feel like shouting this Friday, ya’ll! But rather than make a joyful noise in the church house, Sierra Allen examines the ways many Black millennials are redefining church and their own spiritual journeys. Our BLAC Friday playlist is a nod to that, with some of our...

Our social media feeds were inundated this week with the smiles of brilliant Black children wearing backpacks, fresh cuts and intricately braided styles—all set for the start of what we hope is a safe, healthy and engaging new school year. But just the day before, we took a collective gasp at...

When it doesn't even get dark until 10, the nights get long and full of good trouble -- and we've got the soundtrack for it, plus a deeper dive on exploring relationships outside the monogamy paradigm. We took a little break last week, and there's been no shortage of...

What didn’t go down at the BET Awards?! We’re still recovering from Taraji P. Henson and Lil Nas X’s looks, not to mention Cardi B’s head-turning pregnancy announcement. Speaking of style, we went looking for the best of it in Detroit and found the BLAC StyleMakers -- it’s almost too much...

Happy BLAC Friday! The weather is warm, outside is open and we are ready to be back in the streets. This week, we give you our summer bag essentials to keep your skin moisturized and glowing as the weather gets warmer. While you might be sitting in the office...