Michael Arceneaux
A New Whitney Houston Documentary Argues That Love Could Have Saved Her
But Whitney: Can I Be Me misses the complexity of being the first global Black pop star.
Michael Arceneaux's 6-Step Guide to Not Pissing Off the Beyhive
1. Don't say anything bad about Beyoncé.
Who Was I Before Daytime Divas Came Along?
The new VH1 drama has shown me the way.
My Favorite Part of Dear White People Has Nothing to Do with White People
On the new Netflix show, a young Black man comes to terms with his sexuality.
Mary J. Blige Makes Her Best Music When She's Down
Strength of a Woman is one of her strongest albums in recent times—and it's come at a price.
Underground's Amirah Vann: It's Taken Too Long to See the Strength of Black Women on Screen
Advertising Has a Whiteness Problem. Here's How to Fix It
This week, controversial ads from Pepsi and Nivea ads revealed a weak spot for their brands.
June's Diary and Chasing Destiny: Why Is it So Hard to Break an R&B Girl Group These Days?
Once upon a time, there was Destiny's Child, En Vogue, SWV, and more. What happened?
Let's Talk About Moonlight—Not the "Heroic Graciousness" at the Oscars
What Comes After Moonlight and Its Incredible Success?
This Is a Mandy Moore Musical Appreciation Post
Four very good reasons for a Mandy #tbt.
Star Is the Best Worst Show on Television
Please watch it so I'll have someone to discuss it with.
Samantha Bee Is the Only Late Night Host Worth Watching Post-Election
Mariah Carey's Fight Against Oppressive Lighting Is an Inspiration
Do not accept "toxic" lighting.
You Wanted More Female Rappers? Here They Are
From viral Internet stars to Beyoncé-approved artists.
Why We Need More Visibility for Black Lesbians in Mass Media
Can Beauty Culture and Feminism Co-Exist?
Author Autumn Whitefield-Madrano discusses her new book, Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives.
Here's What Fatherhood Looks Like When Dads Get Generous Paternity Leave
"In an equal society, it should be an obvious choice to share the responsibility for children's upbringing."
When 'Love Is Love' Isn't Enough
We need to be able to consider same-sex identities outside of just romance.
