Signs You're Stressed And How To Deal
By Erickka Sy Savané4:37 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I'm sitting on the toilet, trying to pee. It’s my third attempt in 60 minutes and try as I might, nothing’s coming out. My bladder feels tight...
View ArticleWatch 17-year-old Maame Biney Become The First Black Woman To Qualify For The...
We don't always think of women of color when it comes to sports like, say, SPEEDSKATING, but that hasn't stopped 17-year-old Ghanaian-American, Maame Biney, who recently made history as the first black...
View ArticleYou are Already, HER.
As you read these words, you realize that the hands that are holding this phone, your hands, belong to HER.You’re remembering now... and it’s like you cut the light back on! You are HER, already!You...
View ArticleGet With This Defined & Moisturized Winter Ready Twist-out!
CurlyGaishaHi Ladies, CurlyGaisha is back with the ultimate winter ready, defined & moisturized twist-out! Check out the video to see how she achieved this look!Continue
View ArticleAnd The Winners Of The MAD FREE Tee & Tote Bag Are...
MAD FREEHappy Holidays Ladies, We hope you're having a wonderful day! We asked what you like to do for fun and you surprised us with everything from playing video games to blasting music and dancing...
View ArticleMerry Christmas From Sweden!
By Elena KarimiSwedish Christmas is usually white, snow up to ten centimeters high. This year, there is no snow, except the measly remnants of the snow that fell a couple of weeks ago. Though it...
View ArticleTell Us What You're Leaving In 2017 For A Chance To Win A 'Rocks By Sekou'...
Black & Blue BraceletLet's face it, 2017 was a hell of a year, and for many, 2018 can't come soon enough! But before we bid it adieu, now would be a good time to reflect on what we'd like to leave...
View ArticleThe Pros & Cons Of Texlaxing Natural Hair For Improved Manageability
Meka aka CurlyMonroeBy Kanisha ParksWhen it comes to natural hair, manageability is often a major concern. Natural hair can be time consuming and realistically speaking, it can be hard! This concern is...
View ArticleEmbracing Kwanzaa: Why It’s More Important Now Than Ever To Celebrate Blackness
Via Essence.com A life-long celebrant of the holiday, creative SékouWrites explains why it's important to recognize the principles of Kwanzaa, especially in the volatile climate of today's social,...
View Article5 Things Moms Are Teaching Their Sons About Rape
By Mwabi KairaWhen rape and sexual harassment claims were brought against Harvey Weinstein we knew it was a serious issue but were able to keep it “over there” until Lupita Nyong’o spoke out. It became...
View ArticleHi Felicia! What This 'Friday' Actress Is Doing Nowadays
Angela Means aka 'Bye Felicia' from the movie 'Friday'Via TheGrio Ever wondered what happened to Felicia from the cult film favorite Friday?Angela Means may forever be remembered for her “Bye, Felicia”...
View ArticleStill Struggling To Lose Weight? Maybe It's Time To Get Honest.
By Erickka Sy SavanéI'm looking at a picture of a friend on Facebook, about to throw up my chips. This girl had her baby around the same time as me, yet she looks like she should be on the cover of...
View ArticleMegan Is Naturally Glam And Hella Confident!
Megan L. McGlover via IGTake one look at Megan L. McGlover, originally from Anaheim, California, currently residing in LA, and it's clear that confidence is not her issue. But it wasn't always that...
View ArticleTwo Phenomenal 2018 Calendars Capturing Black Beauty Perfectly
P-Diddy & Naomi Campbell via PirelliCanlendar.comBy Winnie GaturuOver the centuries, human beings have always had the urge to track and measure time. In the past, this was done for various reasons...
View ArticleAre Locs With Relaxed Edges A New Trend?
Photo via googleBy Erickka Sy SavanéHad I not seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t think it true. Relaxed edges with locs? And just in case you're wondering how I knew this woman's edges were relaxed,...
View Article9 Signs You're Doing Better Than You Think You Are
By Ruu HawkinsWe all enter seasons in our lives where we feel like everything is coming to a head – life just won't let up. I, for one, experience this period of “WTF" every few years, or so. Most...
View ArticleAction Packed Film 'Down for Whatever' is Coming to TV One in 2018!
LeToya Luckett, Bre-Z, and Hosea ChanchezBy Mwabi KairaTV One recently announced production of the original film, 'Down for Whatever,' the network’s first film in the action-thriller genre. Written by...
View Article5 Unconventional New Year’s Resolutions You'll Actually Stick To
By Tiffy KinkA new year is here and for many, it feels like a well-needed fresh start. And with that fresh start, we make resolutions. The biggest problem with New Year’s resolutions is that we have a...
View ArticleAnd The Winners of the 'Rocks By Sekou' Giveaway Are...
Rocks By Sekou Black & Blue BraceletHappy New Year Ladies,New year, new you, new Rocks By Sekou to lace your wrist! We asked, what are you leaving in 2017, and you had the best answers! We know...
View ArticleWill Diversity be the Death of Star Wars?
John Boyega By Elena KarimiHave you guys noticed the buzz surrounding Star Wars, The Last Jedi lately? Apparently, some Star Wars fans have become skeptical about the new kind of diversity in Star...
View Article