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For decades, the beauty industry treated Black women as an afterthought, serving up foundation shades that left us looking ashy, gray or just plain nonexistent. If you were a deeper shade in the ‘90s, your choices were slim—either mix a few drugstore foundations and hope for the best or spend money on department store brands […]
When it comes to shopping on Etsy, it’s more than just buying trinkets and knick-knacks; it’s truly a personal connection with those who express themselves creatively. For artist Loveis Wise, feedback from their community inspired them to start their Etsy shop. “I started receiving requests to make prints of my work, and it naturally snowballed […]
Tocarra Jones says there’s a simple reason she isn’t in the Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model documentary that has everyone talking. “I think it was very one-sided. And I think that’s the reason why I wasn’t on the documentary, because I didn’t have anything bad to say,” she declared to EBONY. “I guess it […]
In Cross, Alex’s love life has got us talking. We all thought that Elle was his next (and final) great love. But when the relationship hit a bump in the road, he found himself drawn to his partner, Kayla, leaving us wondering: what???? Of course, Aldis Hodge, who plays the complex detective, broke it down […]
March is known for its Women’s History Month celebration, but it’s also Credit Education Month, which is something we need to get into. That’s why award-winning multihyphenate Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Credit One Bank to raise awareness about the importance of financial education. Discussing finances can feel awkward, but with the help of […]
Angela Bassett and Solange Knowles are among the names to be honored at the Centennial Gala Celebration for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a leading institution dedicated to preserving Black history, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Center will honor Bassett, a groundbreaking actor and producer; renowned novelist and short-story writer […]
The natural phase of life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, brings a variety of physical and emotional changes that can affect women’s lives. You got it: today we’re talking about menopause. For many Black women, the silence surrounding menopause is surrounded by cultural stigma, lack of resources and marginalization in healthcare […]
At the 9th annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon, powerhouse talent agent and honoree Lorrie Bartlett emphasized the vital role that Black storytelling plays in shaping Hollywood and society as a whole. “This collective group reminds me that excellence is not just about achievement, but endurance,” Bartlett said while accepting the Salute to Excellence Award. […]
If you know me, you know I love a luxury serum and a backstage-only blush moment. But you also know I love a drugstore aisle. Especially when the math is mathing. Right now, the CVS Spring Epic Beauty Event is giving $10 off $30 on beauty and skincare, which means your cart can work harder […]
Marriage is no longer one-size-fits-all, and it hasn’t been for a while. Over the years, we’ve seen many depictions of Black love—from our favorite sitcom couples to those in our innermost circles. Yet, despite all the representation, we can all agree that there is no single blueprint for what Black love and marriage are supposed […]