Zendaya

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 9, 2019 3:14PM EDT

Garage Magazine Taps Zendaya and Simone Leigh to Offer 'New Vision of Black Womanhood'

Drop into the convo as the actress and artist talk to curator Thelma Golden about the inspiration they draw from the intellectual thought of 21st century Black women.

Bozoma Saint John and Zendaya. Dark-skinned Black woman with long black hair, bright smile, gold necklace and sequined bustier stands beside light-skinned Black woman with hair in ponytail wearing hoop earrings and white dress with illustrated character

Kenrya Rankin Apr 23, 2018 10:20AM EDT

Zendaya On Racism, Colorism and Representation

“We’re vastly too beautiful and too interesting for me to just be the only representation of that.”

Black woman with brown hair in pink light; Black man with navy tuxedo in blue and pink light

Sameer Rao Aug 9, 2017 9:14AM EDT

READ: Zendaya and John Boyega's Most Revealing Quotes About Racism From Their 'Variety' Cover Profiles

The “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Detroit” actors feature in two of three cover stories for Variety’s new “Power of Young Hollywood” issue.

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Kenrya Rankin Nov 2, 2016 4:11PM EDT

Black Lives Matter Founders, Zendaya, Simone Biles Among Glamour's Women of the Year

This is the 27th year the magazine has honored world-changing women.

Amy Robach in black dress against black background with logos

Sameer Rao Aug 23, 2016 2:50PM EDT

'Good Morning America' Host Apologizes for Saying 'Colored People' on Air

Amy Robach issued an apology saying she meant to say “people of color.”

Beyoncé and dancers raise their fists on stage, surrounded by fire and water

Sameer Rao Jul 8, 2016 10:37AM EDT

Beyoncé, Drake and Other Celebrities Condemn Police Violence and Racism

The back-to-back killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police this week stirred criticism and mourning from many prominent entertainers and creators.

Sameer Rao Mar 17, 2016 9:36AM EDT

Michelle Obama and Missy Elliott Team Up for New Single, 'This Is for My Girls'

Proceeds from the song—which also features Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland and more—will support the First Lady and Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn initiative.