Lettecha Johnson

A cane in Black culture is almost never about needing help to walk. It is a high-status piece of gear that tells everyone you are the most important person in the room before you even open your mouth. We saw this clearly at last year’s 2025 Met Gala when Usher and Teyana Taylor used them to anchor their looks, but the flex actually goes all the way back to King Tut, who was buried with 100 walking sticks to show off his rank.

Like many Black families, you may be preparing for a big family reunion or grandma’s milestone birthday celebration this summer, and are looking for the right custom apparel to create impact. A custom T-shirt and other swag for these events can quickly create an instant sense of belonging with family members who haven’t seen each other in years or are meeting for the first time. It’s a wearable keepsake that forever documents specific years and places, while indirectly helping improve safety, es...

While cellphones are another way to tell the time, they can run out of juice, but a wristwatch doesn’t. That’s why, yes, watches are still in style, both for their reliable timekeeping and common marker of status. When it comes to wristwatch trends, look out for more dainty jewelry watches, bold colors, textured dials, sustainable materials like carbon fiber, hybrid technology, and fitness tracking.

With everything from regular remote work video calls to social media posts, a smile makeover has become as sought after as skin, hair, and makeup glow-ups. Unlike often blindingly white Hollywood smiles with uniform teeth, a dental makeover 2026 focuses on more natural-looking customized enhancements that can include a combination of aligner straightening, veneers, whitening, and gum contouring that fit the individual’s face and personality.

When you think of celebrities like Eddie Murphy, Tom Cruise, Janet Jackson, and Megan​​ Thee Stallion, it’s hard not to notice their infectious and charming smiles. Anyone who wants to make a similar impression can undergo cosmetic dental procedures that can greatly improve the appearance of their teeth, gums, and bite by enhancing the shape, color, and correcting alignment.

The popular idiom “Black don’t crack” celebrates the slower aging process that melanin often brings. However, as decades pass, even the most stunning and wrinkle-free ebony or onyx skin may droop and sag. For Black women who don’t need a more invasive facelift, laser tightening may be the right choice—with some precautions.