Let me say this. I’m not shocked. Skin bleaching has been around forever. Throughout history, there has been this persisting perception that “white was right.” A lighter skin tone implied wealth, prestige and superiority. There is evidence of skin whitening dating back as early as the ancient Egyptian and Roman eras. And it has sustained today, becoming quite commonplace in … [Read more...]
The Key to Success for This Mom and Daughter Duo is Accountability
Would you trust your 9-year-old child to be the C.O.O. of your company? Well, mom and inventor of GaBBY Bows, Rozalynn Goodwin did. And for good reason. Daughter, Gabrielle Goodwin was not only the inspiration for the company, but the then 5-year-old was the driving force to see the company into fruition. It all started with Rozalynn's Twitter rant, in which she … [Read more...]
The Best Social Media Reactions from the BET Awards
We can all agree this Prince tribute was a much better homage to the late great Prince than that other one. But there were plenty of highlights throughout the night. And the Twitterverse caught them all. Well, here you … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why We’re Here for President Obama’s Basketball Team
According to a Washington Post story, President Barack Obama has purportedly expressed interest in buying ownership in a NBA franchise after he leaves the White House. We know it's not set in stone. But once the news hit the web, we all instantly warmed up to the idea. We began picturing all the possibilities—and they look good. So here are our top 10 reasons why we're here … [Read more...]
Dwyane Wade Says Marriage Helped Him Overcome Insecurities
While his buddy LeBron currently commands the world stage after his recent 2016 championship win, Dwyane Wade is getting the spotlight for another reason—he's getting naked. But before you go Googling for the Gabby-Dwyane sex tape, allow us to clear the air. The NBA All-Star will be the new cover of the ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue, which hits stands July … [Read more...]
Rock-T from the Rickey Smiley Morning Radio Show and His Wife Talk Private Dances, Being a Slave and More
Better known as Rock-T, radio personality Rocky Turner has one of the toughest jobs in America. As a co-host on the Rickey Smiley Morning Radio Show, Rock-T is charged with one of the show’s most anticipated, high-pressure, nail biting moments—the now infamous Joke of the Day. Okay, for those of you who don’t listen to the show, that’s a bit of an exaggeration. But for the … [Read more...]
After a Rough Childhood in Foster Care, a Woman Discovers the Father She Never Knew
Could you imagine going your whole life never knowing your father, and then one day BOOM, "meet your dad"? Would the experience live up to expectations? Would he look like you? Sound like you? Act like you? Hell, would he even like you? This year, singer Keyshia Cole lived this exciting yet fearful reality. At 34 years of age and after a long quest to find her biological … [Read more...]
A Few Good Men: Our Adorable Gallery of Celebrity Dads and Their Kids
[tps_header]We wanted to highlight the celebrity dads who rep fatherhood well. These 15 celebrity dads—and granddads—are inspirations in their professions but are even bigger idols to the children who call them dad. 15 Celebrity Dads Who Are Never Too Busy to Show Their Fatherly Love [/tps_header] Funny man Kevin Hart poses for the 'Gram with daughter Heaven and son … [Read more...]
Your Sex Life is Filled with Cobwebs and It’s Killing Your Husband
Yes, a healthy marriage should not be contingent upon sex. But let’s face it; it’s a major factor. Multiple studies and polls suggest sex plays a role in keeping a marriage together or breaking it up. So whenever couples have conflicting libidos (meaning one person wants to have sex more than the other), it can put a strain on couples and lead to a tense marital … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Watch This 100-year-old Woman Set Running Record; You Now Have NO Excuses to Slack
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month. In addition to your doctors, trainers and health experts, President Obama is even encouraging you to get out and start an active lifestyle this month. But if a push from the POTUS himself isn’t enough to get you motivated, maybe this will. Here are five reasons to stop with all the excuses and get active today! 1) Because … [Read more...]
Date Night? 7 Must-See Concerts to Catch with Bae This Summer
[tps_header] Need some date night suggestions? Here’s one suggestion: don’t wait until the last minute to plan it. Here’s our second suggestion: try a summer concert. Below are some of the hottest summer concerts coming to a city near you. They are a great opportunity for you and your significant other to get dressed up, go out and sing along to some of the very … [Read more...]
How to Spot if Your Teen is Hiding Drug or Alcohol Use from You
Your son would never do drugs, right? He's a good kid. He plays in the band. He makes good grades. He generally stays out of trouble. And, after all, you doubt he'd even have the time. Furthermore, you did just read that study, which suggested African American youths were less likely to use hardcore drugs than their white counterparts. So that gives you some comfort, right? So … [Read more...]
We’re So Sorry for the Mother of Trayvon Martin After We Heard What George Zimmerman is Up To Now
UPDATE: Zimmerman's gun has been removed from auction on the website. Late last night, George Zimmerman supposedly announced he was auctioning off the gun that killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. He is quoted, saying about the gun: I am honored and humbled to announce the sale of an American Firearm Icon...The firearm for sale is the firearm that was used to defend my … [Read more...]
She’s BACK!!!! In the Cutest Way Possible, Riley Curry Out MVPs Her Dad Steph, Again!
He's amazing, right? In less than 24 hours, Stephen Curry returned from injury, dropped 40 points, scored a record-breaking 17 of them in overtime, clenched the overtime win and broke another record, becoming the first NBA player to be unanimously voted MVP (not even Jordan did that). During Monday's Playoff performance, he made it known to anyone who still doubted he's … [Read more...]