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In Audre Lorde’s A Burst of Light, she wrote, “caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Somewhere in the fusion of manipulative capitalism and our shared desire to escape either the social climate or the complexity of our individual lives, we lost the plot. We’ve […]
As we celebrate Black Business Month this August, it’s only right to spotlight the brands redefining care for our communities from the inside out. In an industry that has long overlooked the needs of melanated skin, PeachFuzz Laser Studio is setting a new standard. Founders Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, a nurse practitioner with a deep understanding of […]
Today, August 4, marks yet another revolution around the sun for Barack Obama, the nation’s 44th president. It’s been a busy year for the now 65-year-old, with the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, which he and his wife, Michelle Obama, are devoted to civic engagement, culture and leadership development — no wonder people have deemed this Obama […]
Last night, I spent three hours in a braiding salon in Harlem getting large triangle-part braids for a quick trip to Miami. I don’t love how they turned out, but with the heat and humidity waiting for me, I wasn’t sure what else to do with my hair. My go-to twist out felt risky, ninety-five […]
It’s a double blessing for the stars of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Pinky Cole is also expanding her family. She is expecting her fourth child with her husband, Derrick Hayes, which will be revealed during the taping of the RHOA reunion. Cynthia Bailey had announced after the reunion taping that one of the show’s […]
It’s not just time for back-to-school shopping — it’s time for a binge-worthy TV lineup that’s delivering a packed roster of comedy, dramas and major series finales this August. It’s the end… and the beginning for Kanan Sharp as Power Book III: Raising Kanan comes to its explosive conclusion. Aaron Pierre trades his golden aura […]
For those who may know me, my name and “camp anything” probably never even crossed your mind, yet here we are. When I set foot on the Trailborn Highlands property in North Carolina to experience the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card through a Camp-Cation curated by Chase and Marriott Bonvoy, I’m not going to lie, I was nervous, but open to see what I would soon […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Shaboozey ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Let’s deem this Shaboozey Week because the man was everywhere. He and media personality Ciara Miller made their […]
July may be wrapping up, but we’re not ready to let summer clock out just yet. If anything, beauty brands are making the strongest case for stretching the season a little longer, with new drops of fresh fragrances that smell like golden hour, skincare that keeps complexions glowing through the heat and makeup built to […]
You’ve heard of Afro Nation. You’ve probably heard of Rolling Loud. And there’s a decent chance Broccoli City rings a bell too. But the DMV’s own Afro Plus Fest (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, for those unacquainted) has been quietly outgrowing all three, and the upcoming Labor Day weekend will prove it. Afro Plus […]