Mastering the AM: 6 Morning Habits for a Productive Day at Work
Mornings can be tough. Maximizing those final minutes in bed each day is tempting for anyone. However, your morning habits can have life-changing effe…
Michelle Obama Headlines 2019 Essence Festival
Our forever first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Essence Festival for the first time as a headliner. Fresh off the heels of the release of her memoi…
Queen Latifah and Will Smith Team Up to Produce Hip-Hop ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Netflix
A Netflix original Romeo and Juliet- inspired hip hop musical is in the works at Netflix, and Will Smith and Queen Latifah are set to produce. Accordi…
Johari Noelle Talks With MEF About Her Love For Music and Her Upcoming EP
Southside-bred Chicago singer Johari Noelle fell in love with music at a very young age. As the daughter of a mother and father who are very supportiv…
First Impressions: Megan Thee Stallion ‘Fever’
The rise of Megan Thee Stallion is here. Following a whirlwind year and a half in the industry, where we saw the rap-stress go viral with multiple fre…
4 Things We Wished We Learned In School
We’ve all been there before. You know, that first taste of adulthood that has you questioning why you were ever in a rush to grow up. Whether it…
From Jhene Aiko to Raveena: Here Are Your Music Releases of the Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! D…
5 Reasons Why Black Woman Designers Need to Be Inserted in Mainstream Conversations
In the past years, we have watched the fashion industry pave more ways for diversity and inclusivity in modeling. Although we have a long way to go in…
How to Run a Stan Account Featuring HARDWHITE
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a Stan is an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity. The term “Stan” was coined a…
The Ultimate Guide to Refreshing Your Spring 2019 Wardrobe
After what seems to be countless grueling months of winter, the weather is finally starting to warm up a bit, which can only mean one thing – spring i…
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, …
