The world of fashion has just started being transparent about the impact of black culture on its looks. Many of us, like Rashida, better known as @EvilRashida, (formerly @fuckrashida), have always kno…
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Elizabeth Acevedo is the First Person of Color to Win a Carnegie Medal
Elizabeth Acevedo just became the first person of color to win the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her book The Poet X. The Carnegie Medal is a British literary award given yearly to an English languag…
ICYMI: Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police Over Accidentally Shoplifted Doll
Recently a video of a black couple; Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper being held at gunpoint went viral after their 4 year old daughter accidentally walked out of the store with a doll. The video of the in…
Zé Taylor Talks Rap, Religion, Queerness, & New EP “Fruit”
Zé Taylor is just days away from walking across the stage and getting his bachelor’s degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences. While, like his peers, he may be worrying about their career in the field…
TOBi Talks “Still” Album, Nigerian Culture, and Creating With Intention
TOBi teeters somewhere between Hip Hop and Soul. When we meet, his presence lacks ego. He is sincere, kind, and listens aptly to any of my questions despite running on two hours of sleep. It is clear …
6 Black Male Makeup Artists To Get Into!
Makeup is often presented as a Woman’s World but there are some men out here who are also killing the game! We’ve compiled a short list of some of our favorite black, male makeup artists w…
Melanin & Marijuana: 3 Businesses Helping Black People in the Cannabis Industry
Marijuana is slowly becoming legal across the United States. With the legalization of Marijuana comes a booming industry and an influx of cash. There’s one issue though, those who are benefitting the …
Tayla Parx’s “We Need to Talk”: An Immersive Listening Party Experience
Tayla Parx is a songstress that knows how to immerse you into her art. On Tuesday in Williamsburg at the House of Yes, Tayla and her crew threw what they labeled a “One-Of-A-Kind Pop Up Album Experien…
Anime “Fruit Baskets” Reboot This Month
Anime show Zodiac Fruits Basket will be getting a reboot! The anime will be revived later this month and will feature several of the original english and japanese voices returning. For those not famil…
Did ‘Diary of a Video Vixen’ Influence the #MeToo Movement?
Women’s voices have become more vocal over the last 19 years. The #MeToo movement has helped spread the message of the frequency in which sexual assault occurs. While the movement originally started i…
Fourteen Carnival Looks That Spiced Up Trinidad’s Carnival This Year ??
If you don’t know what Carnival is you’ve been asleep. Carnival is an event that occurs yearly in various cities across the globe. In some places it’s a tradition passed down from sl…
It’s Your Time, Boss Up! A 6 Step Guide to Turn Your Goals into Action
We’re in month three of 2019 and before you know it this year, and your chance to boss up, will be over. What we don’t want, is for it to be December and for all of your goals that you set for this ne…
Ten Books Every Black Millennial Should Read
Black History Month is over, however that doesn’t mean that the celebration needs to end. Before you go, indulge in a list we know that Black millennials will love and should love. While this li…
James Bambu Releases Encouraging New Single “Sunny Daze”
Singer and songwriter James Bambu releases a new comforting and encouraging track aptly named “Sunny Daze”. It’s been a few months since the New York based R&B and Soul artist has released his rec…
Goldlink Talks Universal Blackness & Premiers New Music
Goldlink, accompanied by live drums, saxophone player, and guitarists, shared new pieces with the crowd yesterday at a listening session at Twitter’s NYC Headquarters. In a plain white tee, slacks, an…
Our 11 Favorite Black Anime Characters Ranked
It’s Black History Month so, we’ve been obsessing over everything Black including our favorite anime characters. While there are animes who certainly stereotype black characters, there are a few that …
Listen to TOBi’s Sultry New Single “Sweet Poison”
Nigerian born Canadian raised artist, TOBi, has released his second single of 2019 “Sweet Poison”. “Sweet Poison” is a compelling and hypnotic exploration of our addiction to r…
5 Reasons Why You Should Masturbate & Show Your Vagina Some Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is all about love and we know that everyone is talking about their man or woman but we want to talk about your goodies. Ladies, if you don’t have a spouse (or if you do) we want …
Furlough Frustration Ends: Federal Workers Will Begin Getting Paid
After 34 days of mounting public frustration the longest government furlough in US history has officially ended. Yesterday afternoon, the president announced that until February 15th normal operations…
Is Hollywood White Washing Cleopatra? Lady Gaga & Angelina Jolie allegedly in talks for role.
Hollywood is back at it again with the white washing or at least they’re trying it. Earlier this week rumors surfaced that Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga were being considered as potential to be casted …
City Girls’ “Twerk” Video Shakes The Internet
City Girls have released the video for “Twerk” ft. Cardi B and if you enjoy ass shaking it’s a must watch. The video released this Wednesday at 12 pm pst and we can’t stop watching. …
Marc Jacobs is Being Sued by Nirvana Over Iconic Smiley Face Logo
Nirvana, the legendary rock band, is suing Marc Jacobs, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus for use of their iconic smiley face. Nirvana is suing Jacobs for several things including copyright infring…
Money Moves: 10 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2019
Whether your 2019 goal is to make more money, spend less, or figure out a way to budget better ‘cuz you got a baby and need the check we’ve come up with some solutions for you. We love to talk about s…
Four Beauty Gurus Dominating the Beauty Industry One Makeup Brush at a time!
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Ranked: 14 Underground Albums of the Year
You’ve probably missed some amazing underground albums that dropped this year. In a year flooded by music there were some hidden experimental, creative, and emotional projects that were certainly stan…
Beat the Winter Blues: 7 Tips to Get Through Winter ❄️
Winter has begun and if your mod has been steadily dropping you are not alone. The winter blues also known as seasonal sadness is REAL and affect lots of people. The lack of sunlight and coldness does…
15 Podcasts MADE FOR AND BY Black Women
Let’s be real, the world is a hot mess and social media makes sure that we are constantly aware. Whether you are looking to escape, looking to laugh, looking to learn, or looking to grow, there’…
Bad Credit or Bad Parents: The Real Reason Why Millennials Aren’t Buying Homes
Home ownership for 18-34 year olds is the lowest it’s been in 30 years. From 1960 to 2014 the number of cohabiting, married/in charge of their own household dropped from 60% to 32% according to Pew Re…
King of R&B? The Boys Are Bickering and Jacquees is Tripping
Singer, Jacquees, set the internet ablaze yesterday with his claim that he is “the king of R&B right now for this generation”. Needless to say everyone from Tyrese to Chrissy Teigen had questions.…
Candyman Reboot: Jordan Peele and Nia DeCosta Tackle a Major Black Horror Landmark Film
‘Candyman’ Remake? By Jordan Peele? We are on board! If you haven’t already heard, Jordan Peele has begun working on a remake of the 1992 slasher film Candyman. Despite Candyman being a re…
Forbes Picks Nasty: Rico Nasty’s Aggressive Edge Lands Her on Forbes 30 Under 30 Music
If You Haven’t Heard Rico Nasty, You’ve Probably Been Hiding in a Cave Somewhere. It would be a surprise to many that the 21-year-old rapper has found her way on the Forbes 30 under 30 Music for 2019.…
Women Win Midterms: A Spotlight on Some of the Women Who Won the Midterm Elections
The 2018 Midterm elections are over and women have many reasons to celebrate! There were a lot of firsts for women in this midterm election including 112 women getting seats in the congress. That is t…
Thutmose Delivers Heat With Debut Project ‘Man On Fire’
Thutmose delivers nothing but heat on his latest release Man On Fire mixtape. The 15 track project is packed with uptempo beats and tracks that are an enticing mix of hip-hop and dance vibes. The Nige…
Serial Bomber? Bombs Sent To Barack, Hillary, and Others Intercepted
Photo: CNN Evacuation via CNN Twitter Pipe bombs were sent to high profile democrats, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton which triggered an F.B.I investigation this Wednesday. Another bomb was also sent…
#MeToo Founder, Tarana Burke, Wants to Change Sexual Assault Depictions on Television
#MeToo founder, Tarana Burke, plans to work with show writers to change how sexual abuse and assault is shown on Television. Tarana Burke went into detail about this idea on her NY Times profile on p…
No Degree? No problem! These 15 Companies Get Rid of The Degree Requirement
The economy, crushing student debt, and technology are all deciding factors in our lives. Fifteen companies have taken the opportunity to eliminate the requirement of a college degree when applying to…
The Education Effect: Why Rihanna Cares About Education & You Should Too
For several years, Rihanna has voiced her concerns and raised money to aid in global access to education. Here’s why you should care too. The literacy rate has significantly increased over the l…
#NYFW Dan Liu Spring Summer 2019: Cocktail Dress Connoisseur
Dan Liu’s Spring/ Summer 2019 line was elegance and beauty personified. The show, which took place at The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios, has cemented what years of Liu’s work have d…
Burnt Nikes & White Supremacist Tears: Kaepernick as the Face of Nike has White Supremacists Stressed
While some of us were busy turning up for labor day on Monday, September 3, Nike announced that Colin Kaepernick would be the face of the company’s 30th anniversary in celebrating their iconic Just Do…
Dear Avid Trump Supporters, You’re Probably Racist
We are over 200 days deep into the flaming spectacle that is the Trump presidency. Despite Trump’s (“Forty-five”) numerous political miscalculations, there is still a faction that holds ti…
H.E.R Does it Again! A Review of “I Used To Know Her: A Prelude”
H.E.R’s I Used to Know Her: A Prelude has been out for just over a week and the hypnotic E.P has been on repeat since then. H.E.R taps into her signature vulnerability and rawness to produce a catchy …
“Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” Erasing the Concept of Post-Racial America
Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012 polarized the country and mobilized thousands into activism both on and offline. Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is a 6-episode docu-series that attempt to tell …
Fleurever: A Review of Jazz Cartier’s Debut Album
On Friday, July 27th Toronto’s Jazz Cartier released his debut album Fleurever. The 16-track album is a cohesive, cynical, and captivating piece that explores recurring themes of self-growth and the e…
45 Shades to Slay: NYX Cosmetics & Alissa Ashley Collaborate on New Full Coverage Foundation
NYX Professional MakeUp has partnered with Alissa Ashley (beauty vlogger) for their newest Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation. The two have partnered to help create an astounding 45 shades…
You Should Be Bothered: A Review on “Sorry To Bother You” Film
“Sorry To Bother You” is a dystopian film perfect for those looking for a dark and clever piece that effortlessly explores the nuances of capitalism and race in America. The film, by Boots Riley, cent…
Does Trump Care About Immigrants? Trump Signs Executive Order to End Forced Family Separation
This Wednesday, June 20th, President Trump signed an Executive Order to end the practice of forcibly separating children from their families at the Mexican border. The Executive Order, surely a respon…
Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?
The idea that Asians, although a minority are high achieving, is still a fairly accepted idea. This idea is often, and wrongfully, used to shame Blacks and Hispanics for “underachieving”. …
Summer Staycations: Spend Less Staying Local
The season for summer vacation flexing is here. We know that vacations can get pricey but, we are here to tell you that staycations are still vacations. They can be just as fun and half the cost. So h…
Does Your Fav Really Own the Business? Exploring Brand Ambassadors, Licensing, & Joint Ventures
There has been a steady rise in celebrity partnerships with brands and with this rise, we have seen celebrities become synonymous with brands (Diddy and Ciroc). There is a fine line between full owner…
How The Legacy Museum & The National Memorial for Peace Aims to Reconcile the Trauma Associated with Lynchings Through Truth & Candidness
On April 26, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama the very first museum and memorial dedicated solely to the memory of lynched African-Americans opened. The National Memorial For Peace and Justice is a reminde…
Demolishing Dark Spots Naturally: 5 Products You Can Use
Whether you’re an avid skincare fanatic or just someone trying to start taking better care of your skin we’ve come up with a short list of natural ways to get rid of some of those dark spo…
17 Summer Braids for Summer Slays
It’s about to get hot and we know you are ready to show up and show out. So, we’ve compiled some of our favorite ways to rock braids this summer. Check out some of these hair styles below!…
Domestic Terrorism: Avoidance of the Term & Why Avoidance Impedes Solutions
If you have been paying attention over the last several years it is clear that American government and media has a word avoidance problem. The word avoidance problem exists especially in regards to wh…
#IfSlaveryWasAChoice- Kanye’s Return
Kanye West is back! In typical Kanye fashion, his return to the internet has been nothing if not a flaming spectacle. His latest tirade on TMZ has led to him being mocked on the internet with the hash…
8 Hairstyles Every Naturalista Should Try This Spring
It’s spring and if you (and your hair) despise winter as much as me then you’re rejoicing. Now that the winter winds and temperatures have settled down it’s time to let your hair fre…
Securing the Bag: What are Stocks and How to Start Investing
When we talk about securing the bag, we usually don’t refer to investing in stocks, but we should. Research shows that most people under 35 (hi, millennials!) aren’t investing in stocks. A large part …
Binderella Bars: Cardi’s Debut Album Invasion of Privacy Shows Growth and Versatility
Cardi B’s long awaited debut album, Invasion of Privacy, has finally dropped and it is straight FIRE! For anyone who has been following the star over the last two years, Invasion of Privacy is a…
Six Black Travelers You Should be Following Right Now ?️
It’s no stretch to say that the current state of global politics and our reality, especially as people of color, is one filled with tension. A good way to remove yourself from the stress and tension o…
A Voice for Many: Young Naomi Wadler’s Speech for Black Female Victims of Gun Violence
On Saturday, March 24th Naomi Wadler spoke at the “March For Our Lives” rally telling the country that black women are ignored victims of gun violence. Naomi has been more than vocal in he…
Good Friday: All The New Music That Dropped on March 30
Some of our favorite artists have dropped some great projects and new music on Good Friday (March 30). Take a look at our list below to see whats new. 1. Be Careful– Cardi B Stream on Apple Music and …
“Be Careful” With Cardi B: Listen to the Rapper’s Latest Single
This Cardi reign won’t let up. Only hours after letting her fans know the album will be dropping on Friday, April 6th Cardi B has announced and released her new single “Be Careful” f…
More Masters: 2 Chainz Owns All His Masters
Rapper and businessman, 2 Chainz, finally has complete ownership of his own masters. After over a decade in the music industry and a name change, this is no small feat as the rapper’s cat…
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