Life & Style

Life & Style

My hair does NOT define me. However it IS a part of me and I want it to be free to grow, curl & shrink as it may. – Sherry Blossom I never realized how much hair can define a person until I met beauty blogger, Sherry Blossom. She was fresh into her hair journey […]

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For over 15 years, fans and Hollywood alike have been fascinated by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s relationship. From their blended family to the ability to juggle career and private life, the Smith’s union is a common topic in the media. However, one of the most widely-discussed aspects of their relationship is the “persistent” rumor […]

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OraSure Technologies, Inc., maker of the OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test, has announced the launch of a nationwide awareness campaign to encourage everyone to learn their HIV status. The campaign, “Make Knowing Your Thing Today” asks people across the country to share their story about their decision to test for HIV. The awareness campaign is part […]

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Kim Roxie proves you can do more with less. The founder of LAMIK Beauty (pronounced la-MEEK) began her journey into the world of cosmetics out of necessity. While attending Clark-Atlanta University, like many other broke college students, Roxie realized she needed a source of income. “I was in college and couldn’t afford to be there. Then I heard […]

Health & Wellness

About 250,000 people in the US have HIV and don’t know it.  These people are unknowingly responsible for up to 75% of new infections. Almost half of new infections are among African Americans. For more than 20 years, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, has been committed to transforming Urban America through […]

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Just last year Brandy‘s boyfriend Ryan Press asked for her hand in marriage. While she has been busy with her new role on “The Game“, Brandy is in the early stages of planning her wedding. We caught up with Brandy and she dished on her chic yet simple details for her nuptials. Check out the video above. […]

There is something extremely fabulous to be said about our Black Hollywood couples. Together they exceed the amount of flyness any one person may possess, the cameras love every moment of their love affairs, and my personal adorable meter reads off the charts for these wondrous twosomes. From Barack and Michelle, to Jada and Will, these black celebrities […]

Food & Travel

History (Rewind) In 1958, Chevy added the Impala to its family. For years, the Impala was a premium class fullsize sedan. Unfortunately, over the past decade or so, the Impala became a bland mainstream sedan which was better suited for the rental car fleet, as opposed to a must-have head-turning vehicle. Well, fast forward to […]

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Spring is here and this is the perfect time to upgrade your hair hue! Well, let Idalias Salon‘s Head Stylist Darlene explain the steps of prepping your hair the RIGHT WAY for such a drastic change. Leave it to the professionals. Hair dye is a chemical, and if not used correctly it can permanently damage your scalp […]

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Double up for Spring with this best-selling, multi-tasking creme color from Bobbi Brown. This pretty pot rouge gives cheeks and lips a natural flush, while adding a sheer stained finish. MUST READ: 6 Bronzers To Get Your Gorgeous Glow This Spring Using a foundation brush, apply sparingly to cheeks and blend. For lips, apply a moisturizing balm, use fingertips […]

Relationships ain’t easy. The ups and downs of love drive most of reality TV and in real life, they can end up in pain, disillusionment and sometimes violence. Even money and fame provide little protection from the problems that challenge people in intimate relationships. In Best Picture director Ben Affleck’s now famous Oscar acceptance speech, […]

Health & Wellness

It was a scratchy throat that wouldn’t clear up that sent Christopher Green to the doctor. He was surprised, though, when he was told that instead of an allergy or virus of some kind that he had type 2 diabetes. “I know that it runs in the family but previous doctors all said I was […]