Do All Women Really Marry Their Fathers?
The other day I caught Iyanla Vanzant’s episode of “Fix My Life” with Laura Govan. Laura said she needed to be on the show because her public image hasn’t caught up to the changed woman she is. Iyanla...
View ArticleHow To Have A Fit Cruise Trip
[caption id="attachment_832069" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/African American couple enjoying swimming pool[/caption] Cruise ships can be one of the most stress-free modes of...
View ArticleTia Mowry Confirms A “Sister Sister” Reboot Is In The Works
In recent appearances on both “The Real” and “The Wendy Williams” show Tia Mowry has spoken about the potential for a “Sister Sister” reboot. But in a recent interview with Nylon magazine, Tia...
View ArticleDitch The Grapes And Mangoes: Is Your Fruit Of Choice High In Sugar?
When it comes to making a decision to eat healthier, it's common for people to swap out the sugary foods they used to eat way too much of for fruit, which we all assume is as healthy as it gets. And...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When You’re Sick Of Doing This Thing Called Life Alone?
Anyone who tells you dating is fun hasn’t had to do it for very long — or they’re not looking for one partner. It’s exhausting getting your hopes up, or getting worked up to get your hopes up about a...
View ArticleBeauty Products That Are Offensive, If You Think About It
[caption id="attachment_832073" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/black woman put wig cap and looks at mirror[/caption] If you really think about it, there are some products the beauty...
View ArticleOverrated And Overpriced Wedding Details Nobody Notices
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View ArticleI Cut Him Off Because of His Incessant Need For White Validation
How would you react if your squad – predominantly non-POC – constantly put you down for being #melaninpoppin? Exactly. Wouldn’t even happen. Because, for one, what the heck would you be doing rolling...
View ArticleThat Boy Is Poison: 5 Signs Your Lover Is Toxic
In the words of relationship strategist Blair Nash, “Love is a beautiful thing, until it ain’t.” In some cases the signs of it turning ugly are plain as day, making it a no-brainer to plan your exit...
View ArticleMisconceptions About The Perpetually Single Woman
[caption id="attachment_832410" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Beautiful African-American woman looking to one side as if reading copy isolated on white[/caption] There are some...
View ArticleFormer Racist Donates $2000 To Predominately Black Church As A Form Of Apology
You know they say the Lord works in mysterious ways and that he can do anything but fail. While LeBron says racism will always be a part of our world, it’s no longer a factor for this self-proclaimed...
View ArticleIs This Petty? A Married Usher Let A Woman Twerk On Him And People Were Pissed
Earlier this week, there was a bit of talk about Usher. No, as far as I know he doesn’t have any new music coming out. No, he hasn’t split from wife and manager, Grace Miguel. Instead, people were...
View ArticleBrandy Rushed To Hospital After Losing Consciousness On A Flight
There was a scary situation aboard a Delta flight this morning when Brandy passed out before takeoff. According to TMZ, the singer was on a Delta flight from LAX to JFK early this morning and lost...
View ArticleYoung, Gifted & Black: 5 Year Old Designs Her Pre-K Graduation Dress
These babies will have you feeling that perhaps we’re not all doomed. There’s so much drama in the LBC, we absolutely need these occasional reminders that there is still hope and inspiration out there....
View ArticleIt’s A “Possibility” Phaedra Might Take Kids To See Apollo When He’s Out Of...
The subject of Phaedra Parks allegedly keeping her kids from her sorta-kinda ex-husband Apollo Nida is a contentious one. I say sorta-kinda ex-husband because although the pair’s divorce was finalized...
View ArticleDid You Know There Was A Colored Girls Museum?
#thecoloredgirlsmuseum #lastweekend #geticketsnow pic.twitter.com/ByJNLgCtQV — Colored Girls Muse (@ColoredGirlsMus) July 21, 2016 While the National Museum of African American History and Culture is...
View ArticleQueen Of The Court: Rihanna’s Courtside Fashion Evolution
Last night was Game 1 of the NBA Finals between last year's champs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the team with the best record in the league, the Golden State Warriors. Of course, it was a...
View ArticleHalima Aden Takes Her Hijab To The Cover Of Vogue
After becoming the first woman to compete in the Miss Minnesota pageant while wearing a hijab and burkini in November, Halima Aden has had nowhere to go but up. She’s been on the cover of the CR...
View ArticleLaila Ali Remembers Her Father Muhammad Ali One Year After His Death
The death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali last summer (June 4, 2016) was one that shook the entire world. Nearly a year after ending his longtime fight with Parkinson’s disease, his daughter Laila Ali...
View ArticleLa La Talks Explaining Her Split From Carmelo Anthony To Their Son
When the news hit that LaLa Anthony and Carmelo Anthony were splitting, social media was set ablaze, per usual. There were GIFs, rants, and just commentary overall on the new status of their...
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