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Our forever FLOTUS just got added to an already packed must-see line up, including Latto, Kehlani, Cardi B, Brandy, and Monica. The post Need Another Reason To Be At Essence Fest? How About Michelle Obama! appeared first on MadameNoire.

At the forefront of the Museum of Pop Culture, coined MoPOP, is Michele Y. Smith, who says “pop culture has always been in my DNA.” The post ‘Authenticity Is The New Flex’ — Meet CEO Michele Y. Smith, The Black Woman Bringing Real Culture To MoPOP [Exclusive] appeared first on MadameNoire.

Chef Jernard turns a classic meal into a fancy dinner, with stuffed pork tenderloin with a apple bourbon glaze and sautéed butternut squash. The post Chef Jernard’s Perfect Pork Tenderloin Brings All The Dinner Guests To The Yard On ‘New Soul Kitchen’ appeared first on MadameNoire.

HelloBeautiful x MadameNoire celebrated our Women To Know cover stars Danessa Myricks, Janell Stephens, and Ashunta Sheriff with a Juvia's Place sponsored breakfast that included a beauty confessional booth that was a main attraction. The post Painted, Poured & Powerful — Inside Juvia’s Place’s Women To Know 2026 Breakfast Takeover appeared first on MadameNoire.

Kayla McClellan was expelled in grade 8 for poor grades and bad behavior. Now she gives students the same support that helped change her life. The post Teacher Appreciation Week: She Got ‘Kicked Out’ In 8th Grade — Now She Runs The School As Athletic Director appeared first on MadameNoire.

By fostering stronger home-school partnerships, parents can help teachers maximize their impact and ensure students thrive. The post Teacher Appreciation Week Reality Check — 7 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Actually Do appeared first on MadameNoire.

Ever wondered why millennials are equal parts nostalgic and obsessed? Check out 15 '90s movies that explain why millennials act like that. The post Blame The Movies — 15 ’90s Films That Explain Millennials Perfectly appeared first on MadameNoire.

From elaborate gowns and tailored suits, Black prom is a rite of passage for many Black teens. Here's why it's so special for our community. The post Limos, Lace And Legacy — Black Prom Is What America Looks Like When Black Kids Are Fully Celebrated [Op-Ed] appeared first on MadameNoire.

The annual Met Gala showed us many glamorous celeb looks, but what's inside the "Costume Art" exhibition at the center of it all? Take a look!

From sculptural gowns to sheer illusions, the 2026 Met Gala delivered bold looks that made the body (and the BAWDY) the canvas. The post Black Women Served Dazzling Drip, Bold Bawdy, & Baddies Galore At The 2026 Met Gala, Proving Why ‘Fashion Is Art’: See Gallery! appeared first on MadameNoire.

The video for 'Runway' from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is packed with fashion labels and designer looks for the gawds. The post Doechii In That Sheer Corset?! ‘Runway’ Has Lady Gaga & ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Girls Going Full Couture Chaos appeared first on MadameNoire.

'To Whom This May Concern' is the long-awaited follow up to Scott’s fifth studio album 'Woman,' released in 2015. The post #BWHM: ‘A Long Walk’ Into Legacy — 5 Reasons Jill Scott Is Still A Neo-Soul Icon appeared first on MadameNoire.