The compelling memoir that explores race, cultural representation, Black medias legacy, privilege, and identity fromVIBEs founding fashion editor and CNN correspondent Michaela Angela Davis.

AsVIBEs founding fashion editor and a CNN correspondent, Michaela Angela Davis has been at the forefront of cultural shifts, working alongside iconic figures like Diana Ross, Prince, and Beyonc. Her memoir is a celebration of Black medias vibrant history and a critical examination of its challenges and erasure in mainstream narratives.

InTenderheaded, Davis journeys back through her career as both a celebration and an interrogation of Black media, exploring the difficult truth of how historically Black media titles and brands have had such mighty, culture-shifting starts, then disappeared or limped along in mainstream obscurity. Her story is one of self-discovery and liberation, as she navigates the complexities of identity politics, sexism, and racism within the media industry. Her career has been a tapestry of glamorous adventures from the bustling streets of 1980s New York City to the exotic markets of Morocco, all while styling some of the most influential figures in music and culture. Yet, beneath the surface of this dazzling world lies a poignant narrative of struggle and resilience.

Tenderheadedis not just a memoir; it is a cultural manifesto that questions the legacy of Black media and the stories of Black women that remain untold. Daviss narrative is both a romance and a tragedy, reflecting her American life and the broader story of American media.

Michaela Angela Davis is a writer, creative director, producer, and image activist focusing on the intersections of gender, race, fashion, culture, beauty, and identity. Davis collaborated with Mariah Carey onThe Meaning of Mariah Carey, which was an instant #1New York Timesbestseller, and also another collaboration for a childrens book titledThe Christmas Princess. She was the fashion editor and fashion, beauty, and culture editor atEssencemagazine, founding fashion director atVIBEmagazine, and fashion and editor in chief ofHoneymagazine.

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publish Date: October 14, 2025
• Pages: 336
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781668036310
• Dimensions: 228.6 X 152.4 X 22.0 mm | 515.3 g
• BISAC Categories: Biography & Memoir