One major theme that has defined this prom season amidst the march of celebrity red carpet replica dresses has been African-inspired designs. From the Black Lives Matter movement to bullied New ...

"Thank you to everyone who gave me kind words on my prom dress," Zanders wrote. "My dress was to make a point. That African style is beautiful. That I am comfortable with my Melanin and roots.

Although things have drastically changed since this writer attended prom, the dress code of elegant formal wear still remains the same for the most part. Where it gets tricky is finding the ...

The Ohio teen went to her high school's prom on May 13 in a royal blue, fishtail gown made from Ankara fabric featuring colorful African tribal patterns. "My dress was to make a point," Zanders ...