Here we highlight seven works of art discussed in papers in the special issue – from stories of childhood sexual experiences to bold fashion shows, musical films to maverick lesbian novels. They show ...

Watching Aya and others of African descent speak fluent Chinese is a revelation. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLIVIER MARCENY Even master auteurs ...

The best Ankara designs for gowns to wear this year prove that African designers are talented. Check out pictures of the most ...

Kaba and slit styles remain a staple of Ghanaian fashion, valued for their traditional significance and adaptability to new ...

On the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, the stars once again competed in style and audacity. Jenna Ortega, for her part, ditched the ...

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', 2025, exhibition view. Left: Livery coat and waistcoat, ca. 1840; Maryland Center for ...

As Hollywood's A-listers returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City once again this year, hidden messages ...

The gown was structured with a satin lace-back corset and featured embroidered Swarovski crystals. The top section was parted with a thick bow that lay flat against the dress. Fanning, who is a ...

During the search, investigators uncovered more than 19,000 fentanyl-lace pills, nearly 9 kilograms of fentanyl powder, and various trafficking supplies—including respirator masks, 28,000 grams of ...

Many of the works were acquired by the museum from Roland L. Freeman (1936-2023), a photographer who documented African-American craftspeople and guilds in his work as a stringer for Time magazine and ...