Summer 2026
Issue 01
Detroit

It’s Almost Pumpkin Spice Season, Y’all: The Fall Makeup Trends Taking Over 2026

Fall makeup trends for 2026 include velvet skin, berry lips, smoky eyes, rich brown tones, bold blush and metallic accents. See how the looks translate on Black skin.

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BLAC — Black Life, Arts & Culture

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Inside This Issue

Who Is Byron Donalds?

Byron Donalds could become Florida’s first Black governor. His path there is more complicated than the headline. BLAC Magazine · August 2026 He won by a lot, and he won early. The Associated Press…

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Who Is Byron Donalds?

Editor's Picks

Building Community Through Housing and Leadership

BLAC Detroit

Building Community Through Housing and Leadership

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From The Editions

New Book Release: “Geek Girls,” Exploring Black Women in Tech

Chicago

New Book Release: “Geek Girls,” Exploring Black Women in Tech

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People and Institutions Shaping Black Memphis Today

Memphis

People and Institutions Shaping Black Memphis Today

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Business & Opportunity

Chita’s Nefertiti Is a Detroit Legacy Worth Knowing

News + Features

Chita’s Nefertiti Is a Detroit Legacy Worth Knowing

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Detroit Garden Project Blends Art, History and Community

BLAC Detroit

Detroit Garden Project Blends Art, History and Community

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When the Body Speaks, Two Black Women Are Choosing to Listen

BLAC Detroit

When the Body Speaks, Two Black Women Are Choosing to Listen

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What's Happening

Pivot with Purpose: A Women in Tech Career ExperienceAug 27 · 6:00 PMThe Unwritten Series: Chapter 1 BeginningsAug 27 · 6:30 PMYouth Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-10 (Fridays in July & August)Aug 28 · 3:00 PMBlack Leaders Detroit Presents: Speak For YourselfAug 28 · 3:00 PMWho Let The Dawgs Out // DogHouse FarmsAug 28–Aug 29View all events →

From The Archive

How TrustHER Is Turning Women’s Recommendations Into Business Power
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Unveils a Jazz Season That Honors Legends and Spotlights Today’s Innovators
Detroit’s Newest Black-Owned Beauty Business

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