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 ...

A 2024 survey in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal found nearly 40 percent of women would delay screenings based on ...

Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death at the age of 52. Lewis ...

Since her passing on June 11, 2025, the outpouring of love has been both staggering and affirming. Tributes came from ...

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 ...

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of The Roots is mourning the loss of a friend who played a key role in helping his career reach ...

Ananda Lewis recently passed away at the age of 52 after a long struggle with breast cancer. Could her death have been prevented?

Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death ...

Ananda Lewis, the beloved 90s VJ, fought bravely against breast cancer while urging Black women to prioritize their health.