Life & Style

Is it really possible to raise a biracial child to be colorblind? Well, Eve thinks so. In a recent interview with Vibe Vixen, the rap…

Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry aren’t afraid to mix business and friendship, and in the upcoming June issue of ESSENCE magazine the media moguls explained how they manage the best of both worlds. “We both know how rare this is,” Winfrey said. “Where else in the history of our African-American culture have two really, really successful people […]

Ever so often, especially in the middle of your career, you may find yourself stuck and at a loss for personal passion. You may find yourself with a talent that you are sure of, without a community to support it. And while success is a personal journey, the most successful people of our time are […]

If you are Black, single and practicing the abstinence-until-marriage rule, then there’s a new dating site just for you! BlackCelibacy.com is the new go-to dating sight for singles who are waiting on their worthy life partner. Founder Jeremy Billingsley talked about the inspiration behind his new venture in a recent interview with ESSENCE.com. Here’s a little of […]

Super gorgeous actress, mom, and wife, Tia Mowry recently renewed her vows after five years of marriage. The couple had an intimate ceremony and of course she took to her blog to share the photos. We caught up with Tia, and dished how she lost her baby weight, and why they decided to get remarried. Check it out […]

Wil James is the key driver to making sure that Toyota builds reliable vehicles in North America. James oversees what some would consider a small city, Toyota’s largest automotive assembly plant in North America. James, who serves as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky, is the first and only African American to serve […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — More parents need to talk with their teens about the dangers of abusing Ritalin, Adderall and other prescription drugs, suggests a new study of trends involving kids and drug use. The report was released just days before the next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (Operation Pill Drop), which is Saturday. When teens […]

Highlights: The JX35 is a new addition to the Infiniti family. The vehicle is based-off of the same platform as the redesign Nissan Pathfinder. And it is being built in Tennessee. Test vehicle’s MSRP:  $54,700 (base price before options $40,125) Seating Capacity: 7 occupants Towing Capacity: upwards of 3,500 lbs Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, […]

Kelly Rowland has been named to People Magazine’s ‘Most Beautiful’ list, and showed off her natural beauty by going makeup free for the mag. Topping the list is 40-year-old actress Gwyneth Paltrow who is joined by Amanda Seyfried, Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, Halle Berry and more. The complete list and exclusive photos are in People’s issue […]

Dr. Griffin Rodgers is a familiar, comforting voice to radio listeners. His “Healthy Moments” commentaries are broadcast to audiences across the country and it is his mission to help black Americans understand what stands between them and good health and how to address it. Rodgers is director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive […]

Highlights: The ES becomes a family this year, adding a hybrid model. The all-new ES hybrid model shares the same powertrain as the Camry hybrid and the Avalon hybrid. The ES is the only Lexus model that is built on a front-wheel drive platform, which it shares with the current-generation Avalon. Until recently, the ES […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is debating a bill that would allow states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases. Under current law, states can only require stores to collect sales taxes if the store has a physical presence in the state. As a result, many online sales are essentially tax-free, giving Internet retailers a […]