Jozen Cummings approaches our table at the Harlem Tavern with his cell phone in hand. I can’t see what he’s typing, but the intensity of his fingers gliding across his iPhone implies that he’s likely contacting a woman (or women). He’s wearing shorts, a loose hanging red fatigue inspired tank top and Chucks–a look that’s […]
Every time I hear Aaliyah’s 2001 hit, “Rock The Boat,” a sly smile creeps upon my face. Most often, I slip away to a dance floor, or, if there isn’t one close by, I begin to sway my hips–back, back, forth & forth–I imagine I’m her, I feel sexy and in control, I feel happy. […]
On any given New York City night, I may join a couple of girlfriends for after-work drinks. After we lament, for an hour or so, about our jobs, how “busy” we are, our self-maintenance and various wish-lists, inevitably we end up talking about boys, and not long after we’ve started talking about boys, we start […]
Gabby Douglas got a fantastic hair makeover this week from celebrity stylist Ted Gibson, who tamed her tresses with a middle-part and soft curls. Gabby tweeted her happiness with the transformation, and though, we’ve all agreed nothing is “wrong” with her hair, we’ll all be watching with glee as she continues her media appearances, likely […]
Lia Neal is 17. Like, really 17. This is a fact that most Americans have come to learn about her over the past two weeks. Neal is one of the several young female stars who made their presence abundantly known in London for the American Olympic women’s swim team; including fellow 17-year-old Missy Franklin and […]
It’s that time of year again! Summer is ending and it’s time for the kids to return to school (phew)! But, back to school season means,back to school shopping! Before you get overwhelmed with all the new trends and styles, check out these affordable and stylish options from Wal-Mart! READ MORE: 10 Essential Back To […]
Sunday evening, I was sipping on my second glass of Sangria with my best girlfriend, when we were joined by our brilliant and equally quirky friend and neighbor! I told her she looked great, (she did), and then asked where she was headed so nicely dressed? “To Times Square to watch the Curiosity rover landing!” […]
Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco tied the knot last weekend and we’ve finally gotten a glimpse of the happy couple at the ceremony. After all the hoopla and fuss Evelyn made over her dress, we’re a bit surprised by where she landed. We get that Evelyn is petite and has a killer body but we’re […]
In the dim but perfectly lit basement of Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster, the room is buzzing with energy. Patrons scurry for seats while DJ Kiss spins the type of songs that make girls sing loudly to each other across the table and giggle in delight. Bartenders are busy pouring drinks for the standing room only […]
A stunningly slim Chaka Khan took center stage in Harlem’s Apollo Theater Monday night to pay tribute to Lionel Richie, the recipient of this year’s Apollo Theater Hall Of Fame Award. Richie joyously accepted his award noting that “before Lionel Richie, there was the greatest band in the world called The Commodores, and the Apollo […]
Melissa Butler’s lipstick is poppin! As the Founder of “The Lip Bar” Melissa spends her days cooking up custom lip colors that range from the regal purples and blues to neon pinks and beautifully pigmented tangerines. What started out as a hobby has turned in to a full-fledged business and Melissa hopes to become one […]
Essence Magazine’s editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White has apparently fired Essence.com Managing Editor Michael Bullerdick after being made privy to Bullerdick’s private facebook page which contained racially offensive posts and comments. According to Newsone.com, a reader sent a screenshot of Bullerdick’s private facebook page and sent it to The Maynard Institute’s Journal-isms site who sent it on […]
