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About Shamika Sanders

Shamika Sanders is the managing editor for HelloBeautiful where she carries out a vision to uplift Black women by telling their unique stories. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. She is the mother of an adorable two-year-old, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoys good music, and good eats. Keep up with her on social media.

HelloBeautiful and MadameNoire were media partners at this year's CURLFEST, where we moderated panels, talked to business owners and enjoyed the festival.

Jennifer Hudson is bringing her talkshow host skills to 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" as reporter Lilian Ledes.

CURLFEST, a natural hair festival, returns with new activations, hosts, and the same great melanin celebration.

UPDATE — Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EST: Fashion has evolved dramatically since Kobe Bryant entered the NBA as a 17-year-old rookie in 1996. The oversized, baggy suits that once defined NBA Draft night have long since disappeared, replaced by tailored silhouettes and luxury menswear that reflect the league’s transformation into a global style […]

One of our favorite 'Love Island' couples Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have split.

B2K has an R&B banger on their hands with their mature single 'Mileage' produced by Ethos and co-written by Ant Clemons.

Streamer Kai Cenat's 'Streamer University' event was a hit, with heartwarming moments like Benjy's carne asada, the cheerleading squad, and Ijustlovepuzzles' life-changing award.

Wealthy family's secrets exposed as young violinist takes on tutoring job, blurring lines of reality and insanity.

Black women are the Blueprint. Black women put that ish on for Jay-Z's three-day residency at Yankee Stadium.

Jay-Z 30 has taken over Yankee Stadium. From Beyoncé's unexpected appearance to Blue Ivy's piano intro to 'Feelin' It,' and Jay bringing back the ceaser, here's the biggest moments from night one.

Pack these concert essentials when you head to Yankee Stadium for the Jay-Z 30 and 25 concert series, this weekend.

Black women have long proven that confidence—not hair length—is the ultimate beauty statement. From precision pixie cuts to cropped curls and sleek finger waves, short hairstyles have remained a timeless expression of style, sophistication, and individuality. Long before social media made every haircut a viral moment, Black women were redefining beauty standards with bold, low-maintenance […]