Fried, Dyed And Laid To The Side: Photos Of Vintage Black Hair
Don’t you just love vintage photos of Black people? I sure do, especially during Black History Month. And after flipping through some of my favorite Tumblr pages and social media sites (shout out to...
View ArticleMilo Yiannopoulos Loses Book Deal For Endorsing Pedophiliac Relationships,...
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about the very courageous stand author Roxane Gay took in refusing to let Simon and Schuster publish her book. Her decision was a direct result of the publishing...
View ArticleDo You Automatically Ask Men If They’re Married? It Never Occurred To Gayle...
When just getting to know a young (or old) man, most of us have a standard list of questions we ask: How old are you? What do you do? Where do you live? Do you have kids? What are you looking for? Are...
View ArticleHalima Aden And Iman Talk About “Privilege Of Wearing A Hijab” And Being...
Last week we told you that Halima Aden has been having quite a bit of success since stepping off the runway of the Miss Minnesota pageant that catapulted her into the spotlight. She made her runway...
View ArticleIkea’s New 47-Piece Stockholm Collection Is Launching Just In Time For Spring...
I’m not so much a fan of the mopping and dusting part of Spring cleaning, but the throwing out of old things and buying new furnishings? Love it! And Ikea already has me ready to ditch a few things in...
View ArticleKarrueche Tran Awarded Restraining Order Against Chris Brown After He...
For years, people have speculated about whether Chris Brown was abusive to longtime ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran and new documents show that he, unfortunately, was. According to TMZ, Karrueche has...
View ArticleWomen Of Black History: 5 Things To Know About Jackie Ormes, First Black...
While many people probably don’t think of women when they think of cartooning, Jackie Ormes (1911-1985), born Zelda Mavin Jackson, made her mark on the visual art. Hustling her way into popular...
View ArticleA Custom Lip Whip Line Is On The Way From Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas is quickly building her empire after winning over America’s hearts in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, and the bubbly beauty knows exactly which industry to take a bite out of. The...
View ArticleA Few Reflections From The First Love & Hip Hop New York Reunion
Last night’s reunion of “Love & Hip Hop New York” was kind of hard to watch. #lhhny Remy Ma literally is all of us watching this reunion 😩 pic.twitter.com/1X2e6FdEzD — Carla_Writes (@Carla_Writes)...
View ArticleFlo-Jo: 11 Times History-Maker Florence Griffith Joyner Set Fashion Trends...
When Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, took the track, you were watching not only for what was sure to be a dominant performance but also for her style choices. From her long, colorful...
View ArticleGuess Where We’ll See Mrs. Obama Next?
We know you’ve been missing seeing our former and forever First Couple Barack and Michelle Obama. And apparently, once the two island-dwelling lovebirds return from their vacation, we know where we...
View Article6 Pre-Poos That Will Make Your Hair Thank You
While a lot of us have opted for co-washing to eliminate the drying effects of shampoo, there are times when a deep cleansing is needed. But a deep clean doesn’t have to mean a dry clean, especially if...
View ArticleBeing Mary Jane Ep. 6: Lee Truitt Meet The Pattersons And Fights (Literally)...
On last week’s episode of Being Mary Jane, we caught up with Niecy in Atlanta as a whole wave of drama surrounded her. On this week’s episode, “Getting Home,” Mary Jane finally heads back to Atlanta,...
View ArticleNick Cannon And Brittany Bell Welcome Son Golden “Sagon” Cannon
It’s been a rough week or so for Nick Cannon, what with his contentious exit from NBC’s America’s Got Talent and rumors of him displaying erratic behavior as of late. Cannon also ended up calling out...
View ArticleSeasoned Squad Goals: Why You Need An Old Lady Gang
Life can take you many places and allow you to meet people from all walks of life. You can meet some really cool people at school, work, a girl’s night out, and even church. But how many friends do...
View ArticleAzealia Banks Joined By Common, Jill Scott & More In New Short Film Coco
With several forms of social media being stripped away from her, we haven’t seen or heard much from rapper Azealia Banks lately. But that hasn’t kept the streets from talking and updating us on her...
View ArticleIt’s Carnivaaaal! 10 Bright, Bold Beauty Essentials For Curaçao And Trinidad
Headed to Curaçao or Trinidad for Carnival next week? One, we’re jealous. Two, get it girl! Carnival is all about having fun and feeling free, but it’s also about bright colors and bold looks. We’re...
View ArticleThe “Did They Really Rap That?” Instagram Account Will Make You Chuckle
We all know these rappers say some pretty outrageous things. Not everyone is a true lyricist. Not to mention, so much of Hip Hop is about shock value. These days, if you have a good beat, you can get...
View ArticleExclusive: The Quad Creator Felicia D. Henderson “Disappointed” By Show...
While it may be doing well in the ratings and with critics, BET’s Wednesday-night drama The Quad (which airs at 10 p.m. EST) has become a somewhat controversial series. This is thanks in part to...
View ArticleNot Again: So There’s A South African Rachel Dolezal
Just like roaches, where there is one White person who says they’re a Black person trapped in the body of a Caucasian, there are bound to be a few more hanging around. With all of the attention Rachel...
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