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Guess 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...
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6 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...
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Being 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,...
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Nick 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...
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Seasoned 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...
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Azealia 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...
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It’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...
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Exclusive: 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...
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Not 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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Women Of Black History: 5 Things To Know About Chemist Marie M. Daly
If you are looking to encourage more young girls of color to give STEM programs a chance, you should share with them the story of Marie M. Daly (1921-2003). She was the first Black woman to earn a...
View Article(Coming Soon) A Day in the Life of Melanie Fiona
Recently, Melanie Fiona took time off of her music to give birth to her handsome son Cameron. On our latest episode of Moms on the Move, we get a chance to spend a day in her life to see how she...
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You Want To Stop Being A #HurtBae: Stop Doubting Yourself
Since we’re all oversharing, let me tell you about the most important lesson I learned from my last relationship: trust. There were things about him that I liked: he was smart, confident, funny and...
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10 Stars Whose Whole Look Changed After They Fixed Their Teeth
If you are able to achieve some notoriety with a crooked tooth (or three), is it really worth it to try and fix your teeth down the line? For these stars, it was something they felt was necessary. Like...
View ArticleJust Take A Moment To Take In The Black Girl Magic That Is This Photo
https://twitter.com/LiveCivil/status/834809010628984832 Today we take a moment to thank the universe for Alfre Woodard, the actress who is responsible for the photo above. For the past eight years,...
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Le Duh: Beyoncé Will Not Perform At Coachella This Year
I know I couldn’t have been the only one who noticed that when Beyoncé took the stage to read her acceptance speech, she seemed a bit winded. I remember thinking, unless she will have already given...
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Women Of Black History: 5 Things To Know About Prima Ballerina Janet Collins
Many years before Misty Copeland was given the chance to be the principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, there was Janet Collins. The cousin of another accomplished dancer, Carmen De...
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Life Hacks For Soon-To-Be College Grads
Graduating from college will be one of the best things to ever happen to you. You finally get to show the world what you’re made of and make your family even more proud of you. It’s a great...
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For The First Time Ever, There Was A Woman Of Color On Every Runway This NYFW
The Fashion Spot, which does an evaluation of diversity after every New York Fashion Week, put out their findings for the most recent Fall Fashion Week (last week’s offerings). What they found was that...
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Savannah State University First HBCU To Win National Cheerleading Title
In news of people making Black history in the present day, major respect must be shown to the Savannah State University cheerleading squad. The team, which features 12 women and one man, bested the...
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