C O V E R
S T O R I E S
BJ The Chicago Kid: Soul Music's Safe Haven, VIBE
Winston Duke Can’t Be Boxed In, VIBE
Stephan James Cover Story, IRIS Covet Book
P R O F I L E S
Doja Cat: Nuthin' To Prove, XXL
Issa Rae: Flava In Ya Ear, XXL
Coi Leray: Perfect Timing, XXL
Keke Palmer Talks Akeelah, Hustlers, and What She’s Learned Along the Way, Teen Vogue
Tinashe Is Ready For You Now, For Real, Cosmopolitan
Show & Prove: Armani White, XXL
NEXT: Reason, VIBE
Show & Prove: SleazyWorld Go, XXL
NEXT: Westside Boogie, VIBE
F E A T U R E S & R E P O R T I N G
Getting Skin Deep With Viola Davis: "When Anything Recognizes Our Beauty, I Love It", VIBE
Examining Kim Kardashian-West's Influence on Trump, Teen Vogue
Nothing New: With Show Cancellations and a Shift in Demand, Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?, XXL
Hate It Or Love It: An Investigation Into the Underworld of Hip-Hop Song Leaks, XXL
New Orleans, A City Known To Create Moments, Is Having One Of Its Own, VIBE
Barbados Crop Over is a Celebration of Freedom, Where Festivalgoers Honor Their Bodies and Heritage, Mic
Talking Travel With R&B Musician Masego, TripAdvisor
How Two Black Hoteliers Plan To Honor Their Heritage From City To City, VIBE
B R A N D E D S T O R Y T E L L I N G
The Brownies Are a Grassroots Incubator for Black Friendship, Complex x Microsoft (Anthem Award-winning)
'Create the Club' Is Pushing Culture Forward Through Collaboration, Complex x Social Club
How Oddisee Arrived at a Clear Vision for His Life and Career, Complex x Ray-Ban
There’s More to the Phenomenal Woman Brand Than Powerful T-Shirts, Complex x Microsoft
This is the Woman Changing the Face of the Beauty Industry, Complex x Microsoft
For Louis De Guzman Making Art Is a Team Sport, Complex x Microsoft
How the World’s Coolest Day Party Got Started, Complex x Microsoft
How Flour Shop Owner and Baker Amirah Kassem Packs Light and Bright, Away Travel
I N T E R V I E W S
Quavo’s Solo Act Is Still One for the Team, GQ
DJ Jazzy Jeff Takes The World: Conversations With A Hip-Hop Legend, VIBE
Forget The Table, Kiersey Clemons Is Coming For Your Room, VIBE
Stella Meghie on Everyday Stories and Representation in Film, Air Canada enRoute
How Ya Like Me Now: Understanding Sexyy Red, XXL
How SZA Finally Made Peace With Her Vulnerability, Cosmopolitan
E S S A Y S +
C R I T I Q U E
The Joy of Black Brunch, Eater
Opinion: Strong Black Friendships Eased The Sting Of Unfair Reality In ‘Crown Heights’, VIBE