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Refinery29, often called R29, is a digital media and entertainment platform based in the United States that targets young women. The website is part of the Sundial Media Group.

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I Saw My Family In 'Sinners' & Its Success Can’t Be Undermined

1 day ago | refinery29.com | Taryn Finley

Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENTI saw traces of my own blood in IMAX on Easter. Watching Ryan Coogler’s Sinners on Resurrection Sunday was more of a spiritual experience than a religious one. My ancestors sat on my spirit as I sat in the theater, and they haven’t left since. The film is about so many things: the blues, folklore, vampires, music’s intergenerational impact, and the stakes of humanity. But it’s also about my roots. Coogler drew upon my family’s legacy for Sammie (Miles Caton).
Serena Williams Expertly Reminds Us That Everything In Life Doesn’t Center Men

6 days ago | refinery29.com | Taryn Finley

Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENTLet Serena Williams be a reminder that not everything centers men. In February, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stunned more than 133 million live viewers with her surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show. And though that performance happened to coincide with the biggest moment within the biggest rap feud in years, Williams is crip walking right past the mess.
Can Spraying Perfume Really Disrupt Your Hormones?

6 days ago | refinery29.com | Jacqueline Kilikita

Is there anything better than unboxing a perfume you’ve been dying to try — and falling in love at first spritz? It’s like unlocking a brighter mood or a shiny new version of yourself. That’s exactly how I felt when a very viral, very expensive fragrance landed on my doorstep recently. Even with friends over, I wasted no time bathing myself in the stuff. As expected, it was an instant hit among the group, except for one, who edged further and further away from my plume of scent.
My Skin Looks So Dewy & Healthy After Trying This K-Beauty Sunscreen Hack

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Venus Wong

I’m pretty hardcore when it comes to sun protection. I never leave the house without wearing SPF and do my best to top-up as often as I can throughout the day. But I’m also incredibly particular about the products I use. Usually, even the most lightweight sunscreen formulations give me a slightly uncomfortable feeling, like something viscous is stretched over my pores. And most SPF sticks, I’ve found, make my skin feel like an oil slick and break me out.
Sinners Is Terrifying, Thrilling, Sexy & Surprisingly Romantic. Let’s Unpack That Ending

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Kathleen Newman Bremang

Major spoilers ahead. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners isn’t an easy watch. That is, it will have you sitting up straight, shifting towards the front of your seat, squirming in terror, and holding your breath. It’s unflinching, enthralling and entertaining, a wild ride that never lets up and pushes you to think, to imagine, to feel. The first hour unfurls like the climb of a rollercoaster, inching you towards an exhilarating descent into madness.
Godfather Of Harlem Is Still That Show—And Rome Flynn Is Here To Prove Why

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Dontaira Terrell

The city of Harlem is synonymous with Black culture, arts, excellence, and identity. A hub for social and political activism, it laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement and remains a landmark of resilience and community power. Yet, the glitz and glamour of Harlem have always been matched by grit and grind, asclearlydepicted in the MGM+ hit series The Godfather of Harlem.
Green Is The Unexpected Nail Shade Everyone’s Asking For This Spring

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Mica Ricketts

While the first few months of 2025 saw neutral nails take over our social feeds (think soap nails and barely-there tints), we're slowly but surely noticing more vibrant manicures emerging. Right now, there’s only one color that’s dominating salons: green. It might sound unexpected, but green nails are surprisingly versatile, uniting both manicurists and nail lovers alike, thanks to the many ways to wear them.
I'm A "Natural" Nail Artist & These Are My 7 Essentials

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Megan Decker

Hear us out — painting your nails can be an indulgent experience. Imagine it’s a Thursday night; maybe you've self-tanned and are sitting under a red-light mask. You pull out your crystal nail file and a bottle of polish, queue up an episode of Love Is Blind, and paint while watching (or rather, cringing over) the reunion. The result? The shiny nails you enjoy for the next week, plus the fringe benefit of a lovely evening of self-care.
8 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Latina Mami

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Raquel Reichard

See All SlidesBegin SlideshowLatina mamis aren’t a monolith. My mom would look at me sideways if I showed up to her place with a bouquet of roses, but she’d proudly tell all her friends about the amazing daughter who got her that red handbag she’s been eyeing for months. Meanwhile, your mom might melt over a floral arrangement and not think twice about a flashy accessory.
ICE Is Targeting Latine Activists. But They Can’t Silence a Movement Born to Fight Back

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Nicole Froio

At 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino was driving his partner to work in Skagit County, Washington, when he was pulled over by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in plainclothes and an unmarked vehicle. Within moments, agents shattered the back driver’s-side window of Zeferino’s car. In an effort to de-escalate, he stepped out — only to be immediately handcuffed, placed in the agents' car, and driven to a border patrol holding station in Ferndale.