Brothers listen up, the ladies have spoken and the majority agree, your facial hair just does something to us! In addition to looking good, this month those mustaches and beards actually speak to a men’s movement we’re all talking about. The movement is "Movember," an annual event encouraging men to grow out their mustaches and beards for cancer awareness. The goal of the … [Read more...]
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17 of the Cutest Celebrity Family Halloween Costumes; They All Nailed It!
[tps_header]By Vanecia Stevenson Need a little last minute inspiration for your family's Halloween costumes? Check out this gallery of our favorite black celebrity couples and families as they dressed and impressed for trick or treat season. 17 Ghoulish and Gorgeous Celebrity Family Costumes [/tps_header] Teyana Taylor and hubby Iman Shumpert clown around as the Joker … [Read more...]
Guess What Essence Just Did? And We Love It!
Essence magazine's web branch, Essence.com, just announced their website relaunch. As a perennial favorite among African American women, the company made some slight adjustments and updates to continue to appeal to their long-served demographic. “The new Essence.com is the place where “Black Girl Magic” comes to life,” said Yolanda Sangweni, Essence.com Site Content … [Read more...]
Where is the Haiti Coverage? And Why Not #PrayforHaiti
Why is no one talking about Haiti? The disaster-stricken Caribbean nation has seen its slew of problems. It's still struggling to repair itself from its devastating 2010 earthquake, which killed 90,000 people. Now the country has experienced its next biggest disaster in Hurricane Matthew, which, authorities report, has so far claimed 339 lives, destroyed 3,200 homes and … [Read more...]
10 Interesting Facts to Know About David Adjaye, Designer of the New Smithsonian Museum
[tps_header] This weekend, the Smithsonian Institution opens its much anticipated National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian says the new museum is "the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history and culture." Well, you've likely heard about the big build … [Read more...]
They Tried It! Hackers and Leaks Try to Take Down Colin, Simone and Serena
In separate unrelated incidents, documents have been released online, which infiltrate the private lives of former Secretary of State Colin Powell and American athletes Simone Biles and Serena Williams. Recently leaked private emails from Powell, a member of President George W Bush's cabinet, showed Powell's scathing disapproval of presidential nominee Donald Trump, whom he … [Read more...]
Accused of Racism, Company Finally Addresses #AirBnBWhileBlack Concerns
According to statistics from MMGY Global, African American travelers were less likely to use "share economy accommodations" like AirBnB in the past year. AirBnB, in particular, saw a 4 percent point drop in African Americans bookings over the last year. Black D.C.-based entrepreneur Rohan Gilkes launched his own website Innclusive.com after there were reports from several … [Read more...]
Say What? Cal State University Is Segregating Its Black Students
Okay, if the words "segregated," "state university" and "black students" alarmed you, then calm down. It's not quite what you think. No, we are not going back to the days of state-sponsored segregated schools (or are we?). But we are likely heading into a new direction of more "special interest housing" on college campuses. Just as they have freshman dormitories, … [Read more...]
The Surprising New Warning That Doctors Have for Your Kids
And just like that, as we turn the corner into Fall, flu season is right there waiting—waiting to bring you days of misery, fever, congestion and fatigue. According to the CDC, flu cases usually spark up in October with peak activity occurring in December through March. Every year, health officials advise people to get vaccinated for the flu in the earliest part of the fall … [Read more...]
What Everyone is Saying About Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar
Ava DuVernay's much anticipated Queen Sugar premiered last night on the OWN network. Part II airs tonight at 10pm. And from the looks of it, everyone is already … [Read more...]
Someone Check on Aretha! Patti LaBelle Releases New Desserts This Weekend!
Move over #PattiPies, there's a new dessert hitting the shelves. Patti LaBelle and Walmart are debuting new sweets from our favorite R&B diva just in time for this holiday weekend. The real fruit cobblers will come in three varieties (peach, apple and berry). Patti's Good Life brand is also releasing an apple pecan cake and a sweet potato loaf, which will be available … [Read more...]
When Evil Lurks; How to Be Safer in Online Dating
The Internet is actually a valid place to meet a potential romantic partner. According to the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of Americans now consider online dating a “good way to meet people.” And over the last three years, the number of people using online dating tools has increased in nearly every age group. Though online dating may be more appealing to everyday people … [Read more...]
Chicago Style Love; How to Recreate the Obama’s First Date
“On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate.” -Pres. Barack Obama Last week, I had a chance to check out Southside With You, which was released in theaters last weekend. After watching it, I fell in love with my president, first lady and sweet home of … [Read more...]
How to Become the Most Hated Person in White America
Lying (or in softer words, heavily exaggerating) about being a victim of robbery at gunpoint in Brazil isn't enough to earn the collective hatred of white America. You may be stripped of your endorsements and labeled an embarrassment, an idiot and even a silly kid. Even though your lies could have (and still may hold) severe repercussions for an entire country, many will try … [Read more...]
Nude Photos? To Send or Not to Send? That’s the Question for Today’s Marriages
Are texting nude photos the new norm in today’s relationships? But before we get into this, we’d like to say, first off, we were horrified to hear that hackers leaked actress and comedian Leslie Jones’s personal information, which reportedly included her driver’s license, passport info and even nude photos. This violation is the worst form of cyber bullying and no one—not an … [Read more...]