Timeka Tounsel, Ph.D. is a communication professor at the University of Washington who covers the business of Black representation. She has more than a decade of experience researching, teaching, and writing about Black commercial culture. Her acclaimed book, Branding Black
Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Reimagines AI Through A Black Girl’s Lens
Marvel’s 'Ironheart' offers viewers a glimpse into what could happen if the people who build the tech of tomorrow are more representative of the humans who will use it.
AMC’s Juneteenth Strategy Blends Cultural Relevance With Box Office Savvy
AMC Theaters is offering moviegoers discounted tickets for Sinners and 40 Acres at select theaters on June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
Target Sales Drop In First Quarter As Boycott Persists
Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s DEI rollbacks, the retailer has reported a decline in sales.
A’ja Wilson And Nike Celebrate Black Girlhood In Game-Changing Sneaker Debut
Wilson’s intentionality in crafting her footwear to express her style and personality—there’s a line from her New York Times bestselling book, Dear Black Girls , impri...
2025 Met Gala Signals The Rise Of Sports In High Fashion
LeBron James, Simone Biles and others underscore the influence of athlete-celebrities in luxury fashion’s biggest night.
Black Entrepreneurs Want To Reclaim Social Media For The Culture
A new generation of tech founders seeks to revolutionize social media for economic empowerment
How Angel Reese And A’ja Wilson Lead The WNBA’s Growth
While Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark draw eyes, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson and Candace Parker’s star power grows on and off the court — highlighting Black women's role in the WNBA's growth.