“What was cursed, we will cure.”

Didion will long be remembered for her award-winning novels, memoirs and essays.

Briana King is determined to diversify and democratize the sport for good with Girl & Queer Skate Sesh.

Despite the pandemic, live theater thrived in New York City, and Broadway finally took action to diversify the stage.

From unexpected obsessions (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” “Love Life”) to satisfying sensations (“Succession,” “Hacks”) to shows we bid farewell to (“On My Block,” “PEN15,” “Insecure,” “Pose”), here’s our long list of favorites.

Shows that made us laugh, cry, think and feel over the past year.

The 29-year-old “Everybody Hates Chris” star talks about representing dynamic Black male characters on screen and pursuing fulfilling projects with intention.

The 31-year-old is the founder and CEO of a makeup brand that prioritizes Black women and honors the origins of African beauty ingredients.

The 22-year-old Jamaican American designer talks about the meaning behind his brand’s name, creating fashion with intention, and, of course, those well-meaning comparisons to the Telfar bag.

Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” channeled the rage of young women in the ’90s. Who better to speak to that than Black and brown women?