Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact and undeniable legacy.

Television personality Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 52. “As the host of BET’s ‘Teen Summit,’ she didn’t just lead ...

In the late '90s and early 2000s, when it could be confusing to figure out what kind of Black girl to be, Ananda Lewis showed ...

Through her work on the network’s show “TRL” and BET’s “Teen Summit,” she stirred a passion for current events among young ...

That year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lewis took to Instagram to urge women to get preventative care, including mammograms. And like thousands of Black American women, she added that the ...

The late Ananda Lewis was a cultural icon, and her quietly powerful fashion moments deserve just as much recognition, like ...