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Arielle Clay

Atlanta

Deputy Editor at Blavity

Deputy Editor at 21Ninety!

Articles

  • 2 days ago | 21ninety.com | Arielle Clay

    Meghan Markle has reignited public interest in her family after sharing a throwback video on Instagram. The video features Markle dancing in a hospital room while heavily pregnant. It was posted to celebrate her daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday. While the footage was intended as a lighthearted glimpse into a personal moment, it has sparked a wave of speculation and conspiracy theories online. In the 80-second clip, Markle is dancing to the viral track “Baby Mama” by Starrkeisha.

  • 6 days ago | 21ninety.com | Arielle Clay

    Summit21 House at Blavity Fest 2025 was a sanctuary for insight, elevation, and sisterhood. The event made it’s epic return after a years long hiatus to much excitement and anticipation. Sponsored by AT&T Dream in Black, this year’s lineup brought together industry leaders and creative visionaries who inspired, educated, and empowered. Here’s a look back at the speakers who lit up the stage and the messages they delivered.

  • 1 week ago | 21ninety.com | Arielle Clay

    Karen Dupiche never set out to make history but she did. The four-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist became the first Haitian-American to take home the trophy for Outstanding Makeup. In doing so, she carved a path not only for herself but for generations of Black and immigrant creatives who had never seen their stories reflected in the spotlight. Her work has helped shape how powerful women are seen on screen from The View to the White House. But Dupiche’s mission today is about more than glam.

  • 3 weeks ago | 21ninety.com | Arielle Clay

    When I first started reading the details of Cassie Ventura’s testimony against Sean “Diddy” Combs, I knew it would be hard to take in. But I wasn’t prepared for the sickening ache that settled in my chest with every new detail. I found it difficult to wrap my head around what happened behind closed doors and in plain sight. The idea that someone could be so adored publicly yet devastated privately keeps circling in my mind. I think about how young Cassie was when the relationship started.

  • 4 weeks ago | 21ninety.com | Arielle Clay

    Last year, when my first Mother’s Day rolled around, I didn’t wait for anyone to plan something for me. I told my husband exactly what I wanted: a hotel room by myself for the night before. At seven months postpartum, I was exhausted in a way that words can’t quite capture. Our baby still woke up through the night, and my body, mind, and spirit were worn thin. While I appreciated the gorgeous flowers my husband got me, I realized what I really needed was rest. I was longing for silence and a break.