The Confusion of Tyler Perry’s Acrimony
By Mwabi KairaWhen I saw the trailer for Tyler Perry’s Acrimony starring Taraji P. Henson, I didn’t immediately want to call up my girls and make a movie date. The trailer showed a woman scorned and...
View Article6 Makeup Brands with Diverse Foundation for Women of Color
By Hayden Stewart As a woman of color, it can be a pain to find the right foundation. Many brands only carry a limited range of shades, and more often than not, you have to settle for an inaccurate,...
View ArticleGet Poppin' Curls Just in Time For Summer With This Protein Treatment!
CurlyGaishaHey Guys, My favorite hairstyle in the warmer months are wash n go's and a protein treatment helps snap my curls right into shape! Check out my video below and let me know your thoughts!...
View ArticleFighting Over a Man? You’ll Lose Every Time
By Veronica WellsThe internet is really no different than the rest of the world but what makes it so irresistible is the fact that the shenanigans from all four corners of the globe are collapsed into...
View ArticlePhotography Duo Strike 6-Figure Book Deal to Capture the Beauty of Children...
Photo via CreativeSoul PhotographyBy Erickka Sy SavanéThere's something about seeing the fresh face of innocence and joy in little kids that brings out the best in us. For some time, children of color...
View ArticleALL Little Girls Don’t Want Long Hair
Photo by MakhoBy Erickka Sy SavanéIt was my daughter’s 6th birthday and as a surprise I decided to get her hair braided. She never really asked for braids, but recently I thought that she might like to...
View ArticleIyanla Teaches Hateful Words Uttered are a Personal Reflection We Must Be...
Iyanla Vanzant & Hazel EBy Brenda AlexanderAlthough reality television is a guilty pleasure of mine, I avoid the Love & Hip Hop franchise. From fights - to love triangles - to social media...
View ArticleForgiveness & Unconditional Love Aren’t Human Qualities, they are Soul...
Forgiveness and unconditional love aren’t human qualities, they are Soul qualities...God qualities. That’s why you feel fake when you’re doing your best to live these principles! The ‘you’ that you...
View ArticleFor Black Millennials, Home Ownership Still the Best Way to Build...
Real Estate Developer & Entrepreneur A. Donahue BakerBy Erickka Sy SavanéThere are people who do their jobs and there are those who are passionate about their work. Entrepreneur and real estate...
View ArticlePeople Praise Virgins But Only If They Fit A Certain Beauty Standard
MC Tokyo Vanity By Lauren R.D. Fox Louisiana female MC Tokyo Vanity, known for her viral hit “That’s My Best Friend,” made her debut on VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and caused a bit of a stir on the...
View ArticleTell It Tuesday: Oprah Shines Light on Cardi B, Reminding Us We All Have a...
Cardi B via IG (left) & Oprah listening to Cardi B's album via instagram (right)By Ta-ning ConnaiWhen I first saw the Instagram post of Oprah showing some love for Cardi B’s album 'Invasion of...
View ArticleFor Black Millennnials, Home Ownership Still the Best Way to Build...
Real Estate Developer & Entrepreneur A. Donahue BakerBy Erickka Sy SavanéIn part 1 of this 2-part series we spoke to real estate developer and entrepreneur A. Donahue Baker about some of the...
View ArticleFrom the Boogie Down Bronx to Senegal: Expat Waameeka is Living Her Best Life!
Wameeka AheVonderaeBy Kaylan ReidMeet Waameeka AheVonderae, a New Yorker who moved to Dakar, Senegal. After realizing the Peace Corps application process wasn't for her, Waameeka took her living abroad...
View ArticleKeyshia Cole got me Rethinking this Younger Bae Thing
Niko Khale& Keyshia Cole By Mwabi KairaI have never been interested in dating anyone younger than me. I’m talking two months younger and I’m disinterested. I’ve always preferred to date older,...
View ArticleHOW-TO: THICKER HAIR in 24 HOURS!!!
EfikZaraHi Everyone,In this video, I demonstrate how to use henna for thicker hair and a slew of other benefits! I was first introduced to henna almost a decade ago via CurlyNikki.com so really my...
View ArticleSteff Reed is a Rock Star & He's Naturally Glam!
Steff ReedBy Jashima WadehraThere's something about a man that rocks a disheveled crown and a nappy beard that reeks of confidence. New York native and Bedstuy resident Steff Reed is one such man. See...
View ArticleTeyana, Iman and a Thing Called Chemistry
Photo: VH1.comBy Michelby Coco WhiteheadTeyana Taylor and her hubby Iman Shumpert are one of the cutest and sexiest couples I have seen in a long time. Her abs are on my summer wish list, and the Betty...
View ArticleSpring Forward With These Fun Fab Natural Hairstyles!
Bria Larine via xonecole.comBy Danielle JenningsWhether you are newly a member of the natural hair community or a veteran naturalista, creative hair inspo is always welcomed. For spring, the...
View ArticleThe Common Sense Lesson That Everyone Can Learn From Kloe & Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian By Brenda AlexanderBy now, you’ve already heard that Khloe Kardashian’s basketball player boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, was caught on video tonguing other women...
View ArticlePlaying With Fire & Not Getting Burned: Sexual Experimentation w/o the Sex
By Devon Mac Here's a tale of two break ups: My brother just ended a serious, year-long relationship just as I was ending a 14-year marriage. What's the first thing we both decide to do? Start dating....
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