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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025

by Sherri YarbroughMay 7, 2025May 9, 2025

Diana Ross stuns in a lengthy white train adorned with the names of her children and grandchildren at the 2025 Met Gala. A flowing white crystal embellished gown marks the Grammy-award winner's first return to the Gala in 20 years. Credit: Harper's Bazaar

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The Met Gala, fashion’s most exclusive night, returned in 2025 with a powerful blend of Black culture, history, and artistry. Officially a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, this year’s event supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition, sharing the Gala’s name and theme: a cultural and historical examination of Black style from the 18th […]

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