Forever Young

Nobody doesn’t love Nia Long. The fact that she’s been relevant all this time, and is still — still! — slaying on magazine covers like this 2010 Monarch cover, this 2011 Ebony cover and this 2012 Essence cover even when she isn’t promoting a project is nothing short of amazing. Staying top of mind in Hollywood when there aren’t a wealth of projects designed for her undeniably black aesthetic? It is a huge victory in a world where classic American beauty is still defined by the Jennifer Lawrences — young, white and blond women — of the world. Read More…