Let’s be real. What parent hasn’t left their children to entertain themselves down an endless rabbit hole of YouTube videos. I’m not proud to admit it, but even as I write this, my child is visiting with Auntie Siri, her favorite babysitter. “Mommy just needs to finish working real quick, so go back to the Disney app, and no more watching WorldStar fights, okay, … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek into the Next Biggest Thing in the App Industry and a Black Woman Created It!
Meet Stephanie Lampkin. She’s smart, she’s innovative and she’s also black. She’s the genius behind what might be the next big thing in the app industry. Her app Blendoor, which is being described ad Tinder for the career market, is already being considered by big companies, such as Google, Twitter, AirBnb and LinkedIn. Stephanie Lampkin she has a … [Read more...]
Our Tips for Stress-Free Travel This Spring Break
Spring is in the air. And coincidentally, we are, too—and in record numbers. The Los Angeles Times just published a story, predicting a 3 percent increase in air travel this Spring Break season. An estimated 140 million U.S. airline passengers will hit the airways in the months of March and April. That’s 4 million more passengers than last year. If you’re among the spring … [Read more...]
Can Serena Now Rightfully Claim Her No.1 Ranking on the Forbes List?
UPDATE: Serena Williams is officially now the highest paid female athlete. According to Forbes, she ranks only behind LeBron James in terms of marketing pull for all active athletes. So enjoy your new No.1 ranking, Serena; you deserve it. Continue to read why this is such a big deal! We (meaning #TeamSerena) were always baffled Serena Williams was not the highest paid female … [Read more...]
Ladies, This is Quite Possibly the Easiest Weight Loss Trick You Could Ever Follow
Looking to shed a few pounds before the start of summer? Then, there's good news for you. Researchers have found new insight to battle your cravings. Just in time for the beginning of Sleep Awareness Month, a new study released this week has linked lack of sleep to overeating. The study published in the Sleep journal found that people who don’t get adequate sleep tend to … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Know About Today’s Super Tuesday Elections
March 1 or “Super Tuesday” is upon us. According to pundits, today is also the day likely to cement the Republican and Democratic nominees, if all else put a few of the candidates out of the running. Obviously there is a lot at stake this presidential election, so many Americans will be glued to their TVs and web devices, anticipating what the biggest primary election day will … [Read more...]
5 Takeaways from This Year’s Very Awkward Academy Awards A.K.A #OscarsSoUncomfortable
If talking about diversity was actually the precursor to diversity, then consider the #OscarsSoWhite backlash a success. From the moment the Academy Award host Chris Rock hit the stage, the subject was attacked and not let go until the closing credits. The comedian argued actors of color just need as many opportunities as the Leo Dicaprios of the world. And the united statement … [Read more...]
American Girl Tackles Civil Rights History with New Doll
I remember getting my Addy Walker doll, when she was introduced to the American Girl collection in 1993. I can’t say I remember asking for her or even wanting her, but one day, she was there. At first, I was kind of taken back by her plain appearance and clothing—just a simple, pink frock. I mean, the dolls with the crimp-it-yourself hair were all the rage then, and this doll … [Read more...]
New Study Finds Opposites Don’t Attract, So Leave Him Alone
If you’re once again thinking you can change him, think again. According to a new study from researchers at University of Kansas and Wellesley College, individuals with opposing personalities and interests are less likely to pair and/or adapt for their partners. So if he’s not on your wavelength now, don’t bother working on him because he’ll likely never change. “Change is … [Read more...]
106-Year-Old Woman Dances with the Obamas
Washington, D.C.’s Virginia McLaurin is evidence that your dreams can come true at any age. The centenarian turned viral Internet star recently visited the White House to live out her aspirations of meeting President Barack Obama. McLaurin, who said she never thought she would live to see a day when the nation would elect its first black president, started a social media … [Read more...]
Is it ever too early to protect your children from sexually transmitted disease?
According to new government research released today, the prevalence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) has decreased by nearly two-thirds since the introduction of the HPV vaccine in the United States. Some suggest the news may help to bolster the currently low immunization numbers, which according to the New York Times lie around 40 percent of girls and 20 percent of boys for … [Read more...]