Forget about it being a cruel summer! It’s been a buttery brown one, and definitely so for the magazine industry that’s chosen successful and inspiring Black and women of color artists, actresses and businesswomen for their coveted covers. The Twitterverse have been affectionately calling the surge “Black Girl Magic.” And with Beyonce gracing American Vogue‘s esteemed September issue, it’s all been nothing short of f**king awesome.

Serena Williams

Rihanna

Zoe Kravitz

Amilna Estevão

Willow Smith

FKA Twigs

Joan Smalls

Aya Jones, Lineisy Montero and Imaan Hammam

Queen Latifah

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Ciara

Nicki Minaj

Kerry Washington

Misty Copeland

Beyonce

Zoe Saldana

Amandla Stenberg