Black Beauty, Black Media: JET Beauty of the Week
In this episode, we trace the history of JET’s Beauty of the Week feature, from its 1950's origins, through its cultural peak! We break down...
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Vixen: Black Beauty and Pop Culture
Where would pop culture be without the beauty and aesthetics of black women? Our aesthetics and likenesses are constantly on display in fashion, film, music videos, lyrics, and more. On Vixe...
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Talent & Tabloids: Blu Cantrell
In the early 2000s, Blu Cantrell stepped on the scene with the looks, the voice, the style, and a chart-topping debut. However, as rumors go...
Shine Bright: Danyel Smith
Back for a bonus episode! Join me as I talk with Danyel Smith, author, writer, and host of the Black Girl Songbook podcast about her brand n...
Film Review Finale: Black Girlhood In Southern Gothic Films
On this season's film review finale episode, we talk about Southern Black Gothic movies centered around black girlhood- specifically Be...
Black Beauty Pageants Part Two: Miss Black USA
Today's episode is the second and final part of a two-part series on the history of black beauty pageants! This one talks about Miss Bl...
Black Beauty Pageants Part One: Miss Black America
Today's episode is the first part of a two-part series on the history of black beauty pageants! Today, we talk about the inception of M...
Fashion's Hidden Figure: Zelda Wynn Valdes
On this week's episode, we talk about the life and career of Zelda Wynn Valdes, her black starlet clientele, and the innovative moves s...
Crime Crossover: Sadia Morrison
Sadia Morrison was a promising, determined, young stylist and image consultant with a very bright future. Then, she was found behind the Hig...
Black Betty Boop: Baby Esther
Today's episode talks about the short (or was it?) life of Esther 'Baby Esther' Jones, the young black singer, dancer, and en...
BONUS: Let's Talk About Black Girl Luxury...
This week we've got a bonus episode centered around the Black Girl Luxury phenomenon currently taking the Internet by storm. Where did...
Foxy Lady: Lithofayne Pridgon
Today's episode is all about artist and muse Lithofayne Pridgon, also known as 'Fayne' or 'Faye.' We talk her child...
Miss Freek-A-Leek: Esther Baxter
Today we're talking Esther Baxter- one of the most recognizable and successful video vixens to ever do it! Let's talk about her ea...
Model Behavior: Alek Wek
Today's episode follows the life of Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek. We discuss her life in Wau, Sudan, being discovered in a market, and...
Pronounced Jah-Nay: Zhané
SEASON 5! Let's talk about short-lived 90's girl group duo, Zhane, their rise to fame, their breakup, and the success both members...
BONUS: The Tragic Story Of Ruthie Mae McCoy And The Murder That Inspired Candyman
Halloween edition bonus episode, focusing on the real events that inspired the urban legend cult classic film, Candyman. Ruthie Mae McCoy wa...
Film Review Finale: Black Girl Group Movies
THE SEASON 4 FINALE IS HERE! This film review episode focuses on movies about black girl singing groups, specifically Dreamgirls and Sparkle...
Hip Hop Havens: The Tunnel Nightclub (Bonus Episode)
Taking a break from the usual Vixen content for a bonus episode! This is all about the history of the legendary NYC hip-hop hotspot The Tunn...
Connie Girl: Connie Fleming
Today's episode is all about Connie Fleming AKA Connie Girl- artist, supermodel, legendary figure of the downtown NYC scene, the most w...
Black Women, Blaxploitation Films: Brenda Sykes & Vonetta McGee
Back to blaxploitation! Today we discuss the lives and careers of 'blacktresses' and queens of the film genre, Brenda Sykes and Vo...
Nollywood Diva: Genevieve Nnaji
Let's get into Nollywood's highest paid actress, Genevieve Nnaji! Called "Nigeria's Julia Roberts" by Oprah, Genevieve is als...