Angel Reese Is the First WNBA Player to Front a Victoria's Secret Campaign
Fashion/Style, Culture Erica Shambley Fashion/Style, Culture Erica Shambley

Angel Reese Is the First WNBA Player to Front a Victoria's Secret Campaign

Victoria's Secret unveiled its global 'Season of Strapless' campaign today starring Angel Reese — making her the first WNBA player in the brand's history to front a campaign. Shot in Barbados by photographer Renell Medrano and styled by Carlos Nazario, the campaign introduces the Invisible Strapless Collection, Summer Swim line, and Bombshell Bronze Eau de Parfum, available April 8.

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Is the Wellness Industrial Complex Gaslighting Us?
Lifestyle, Culture, Opinion Mostly Sugar Staff Lifestyle, Culture, Opinion Mostly Sugar Staff

Is the Wellness Industrial Complex Gaslighting Us?

Before you've had a sip of water this morning, TikTok has already diagnosed you. Your cortisol is ruined, your gut is a disaster, and somewhere a brand is ready to charge you $90 to fix it. The wellness industrial complex has built an empire on manufactured urgency, and women are both its most loyal customers and its most underserved patients. We need to talk about it.

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How Does It Feel: Remembering D’Angelo and His Sonic Love Letters to Black Women 
Culture Jaleelah Harris Culture Jaleelah Harris

How Does It Feel: Remembering D’Angelo and His Sonic Love Letters to Black Women 

When D’Angelo sang, Black women exhaled. His music didn’t just move us — it gave us permission to feel. To be soft, sensual, seen. I remember watching my mother and aunties sway when Untitled (How Does It Feel) came on, eyes closed, hands to their chests, letting go for once. D’Angelo’s sound wasn’t about seduction — it was about liberation. He reminded us that our softness is sacred and that being vulnerable is its own kind of power.

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Inside the New Black Fashion and Beauty Experience Taking Over Richmond
Culture, Fashion/Style, Beauty Mostly Sugar Staff Culture, Fashion/Style, Beauty Mostly Sugar Staff

Inside the New Black Fashion and Beauty Experience Taking Over Richmond

A new cultural event is coming to Virginia’s capital this fall to celebrate the influence of Black culture on fashion and beauty. The Culture Is Couture will debut Oct. 3–5 with three days of programming, including a formal gala, an expo featuring more than 50 Black-owned brands and a runway experience inspired by the Black church.

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DJ Envy Brings Car Culture and Community Back to Virginia
Culture Erica Shambley Culture Erica Shambley

DJ Envy Brings Car Culture and Community Back to Virginia

DJ Envy brought more than just cars to Hampton—he brought community. The Drive Your Dreams Car Show turned the Hampton Coliseum into a full-day experience of nostalgia and connection. With Pusha-T in the building, car clubs from across the region, and a crowd that reflected Virginia’s legacy, this wasn’t just another stop on the tour.

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Radio One Richmond Launches Black Music Month Collective
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Radio One Richmond Launches Black Music Month Collective

Radio One Richmond is celebrating Black Music Month with The Black Music Month Collective, a month-long event series showcasing local Black artists. From R&B to jazz, hip hop to funk, the collective will feature live performances at four Richmond restaurants throughout June. The events, which are free and open to the public, aim to highlight the city’s vibrant music scene while honoring the legacy of Black musicians.

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