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Harlem Residents And Activists Put An End To The “SoHa” Rebranding
Just a few months ago, we wrote about the efforts to rebrand and rename Harlem, the part from 110 to 125th. The neighborhood was first dubbed South Harlem, by who I don’t know. As a Harlem resident,...
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We Turned Essence Fest Into The Ultimate Girls Trip
Essence Fest is an annual highlight for me, but after doing the event solo for years, this time my girls and I decided to make it a group thing. Inspired by the upcoming Girls Trip movie and equipped...
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About That Time Da Brat Dated Kirk Frost
Yes, you read that correctly. Kirk Frost as in Rasheeda’s Kirk and the same cat with the earrings on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta. Before he met and married (and started dogging out) Rasheeda Buckner,...
View ArticleNiecy Nash Talks The Importance Of Portraying Black Ownership In Claws
Claws is rapidly captivating TV audiences Sunday nights, and during Essence Fest the cast of the hit TNT show made an appearance to discuss the drama and its portrayal of Black entrepreneurship. Check...
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Would You Ever Install Braids Over Your Locs? See 10 Women Who Did
[caption id="attachment_835628" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] Getty[/caption] If you have locs, I have a serious question for you: Do you ever wish you could try some of the braided protective...
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It’s Like That Sallie Mae? When Student Loan Debt Keeps You From Living Your...
I don’t consider myself the most financially literate person but I know what it takes to maintain a decent credit score, created a pretty successful household budget and manage to deposit a few extra...
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“I Wanted To Kill Myself, I Really Did.” Sevyn Streeter Talks Love, Life and...
It’s no secret that singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter is a firecracker, so it makes sense that the evening before 4th of July while many of us were making last minute hot dog roll runs, Streeter was...
View ArticleGet Into Blac Chyna’s New Technicolor ‘Do
Mystical A post shared by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:42pm PDT Amid the highly-publicized drama between Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian that became headline news this week, the model and...
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Sevyn Streeter’s Debut Album, ‘Girl Disrupted,’ Has Finally Arrived
The moment has finally arrived: Sevyn Streeter’s highly-anticipated debut album Girl Disrupted is now available for your listening pleasure. It’s been nearly a year since the R&B chanteuse...
View ArticleAccording To Ebonee Davis, Here’s How To Score Perfect Curls
I could be your supermodel, if you believe ✨ A post shared by ebonee davis (@eboneedavis) on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:00am PDT Aside from using her global platform to speak on racial injustice in the fashion...
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In ‘Ish We Tried To Tell You A Long Time Ago’ News: Study Proves That Periods...
From Hilary Clinton haters to husbands all across the globe, a woman’s anatomy and menses have been the go-to for blame for centuries when it comes to women being outspoken, emotional or sometimes a...
View ArticleBaskin-Robbins Is Now Delivering Ice Cream Right To Your Door
Discover the mesmerizing deliciousness. A post shared by Baskin-Robbins (@baskinrobbins) on Jun 18, 2017 at 6:34am PDT Anyone out there love ice cream? Well, you’re in for a sweet treat. On Thursday...
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‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Dies Of Heart Failure At 39
On Saturday (July 8), it was announced that Nelson Ellis died. The news of the actor and playwright, widely known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series True Blood, death was confirmed...
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Can You Still Maintain A Friendship Even When You Hate Your Homegirl’s Man?
I’m not ashamed to admit that Lifetime’s Little Women reality show franchise is my guilty pleasure. Although I can’t stand Terra’s behind, Little Woman: L.A., the ones who originally proved that...
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“It’s About Being There For Each Other In A Time Of Need.” Ava Duvernay...
One of the best things about the hit OWN series Queen Sugar is that the characters portray the type of family that many African-Americans can relate to: Relatives all possessing their different...
View ArticlePepperoni Pizza, Las Vegas and Finding A Gentleman: Simone Biles Opens Up...
resting beach face 🐚 A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) on Jul 8, 2017 at 12:57pm PDT Olympian Simone Biles is clearly over being eliminated from Dancing With the Stars. The 4’9” gold...
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After Pointing Blame At Venus Williams For Fatal Car Crash, Police Say She...
Nearly two weeks ago, CNN, the Palm Beach Post and TMZ reported that tennis champion Venus Williams was at fault for a deadly car crash. Occurring on June 9, the collision occurred in Palm Beach...
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This Chart Will Show You How Much Of Your Skincare Products You Should Be Using
Quarter size or dime size, that’s all I know when it comes to rationing out skincare products. But the real question is: How much of our skincare products should we actually be using? How much is too...
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Amber Rose Is Officially Off The Market
If you haven’t already heard the news, Amber Rose has a new boo. Just a few weeks ago, the model and entrepreneur was spotted canoodling with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage during BET weekend. While nothing...
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Watch Diddy Give JAY-Z Parenting Advice On Twins
When he’s not busy and hard at work being the ultimate multi-hyphenate, Diddy relishes in simply being a father. A father of six kids, two of which are twins with his on-and-off again relationship...
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