Culture
Mothers have thrown themselves on the ground in protest because over two weeks ago, their daughters were abducted by Boko Haram (an Islamic insurgent terrorist group opposed to western education with ties to the Al Quaeda) right out of the Government Secondary School (GSS) in Chibok. 234 girls (ages 13-18) went missing and as of […]
The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) is celebrating its 45th anniversary season and we couldn’t be more proud of the company. Since 1969, Black ballerinas have honed in their skills and passion through the Theatre’s rigorous ballet program. Back only in its second season as a touring company, since shutting down in 2004, Dance Theater of Harlem looks […]
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater® has always been known for its vibrant fusion of dance styles. The company returns with programs that include some of its newest works as well as classics like Revelations. If you’re looking for something special to do for mom for Mother’s Day — or just because — check out five reasons […]
Recently, I sadly reported that beauty and lifestyle blogger, Karyn Washington had taken her own life. The details surrounding Karyn’s untimely death weren’t immediately available and it sickened me to see that many media outlets opted to fill in the blanks with false details about Karyn suffering through self-acceptance of being a darker skinned beauty, […]
Married couple, Matthew Mellon and Nicole Hanley Mellon appeared in the New York Times recently because they are creating a a new clothing line–Hanley Mellon–where each collection will be inspired by a new location. The first will be New York City and the next, who knows? But it was Ms. Hanley Mellon’s musings around picking […]
Imagine reaching each and every one of your goals, no matter how lofty or impossible. Everything is possible. Ask transformational life coach and CEO to Motivating the Masses, Lisa Nichols explains that success takes many things, but the biggest of those is asking for help. No one is an island. We all need people around […]
All I keep thinking is that famously succinct, but potent statement that legendary comedian, Paul Mooney made once on the “Dave Chappelle Show,” “Everybody wanna be a n*gga, but nobody wants to be a n*gga.” Hina is a 23-year-old Japanese woman who works at a trendy Tokyo boutique called Baby Shoop (tagline: “Black For Life). […]
Have you ever been catcalled incessantly as you walk down the street? Told to smile by some strange man who then used that line to ask you for your number? Ever been asked if you’re interested in going home with a man the minute he met you? I know I have. And I’m not alone. […]
You’d have to be deaf, dumb and blind to think that we don’t live in a time where rape culture is universally present. Rape culture is is an environment in which rape is prevalent and in which sexual violence against women is normalized and excused in the media and popular culture. Rape culture is […]
Social media has spawned the selfie–a photo of yourself, taken by yourself–and it’s become a defining term of our culture. But who knew that snapping the perfect selfie created a demand for plastic surgery!? According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one in three plastic surgeons saw […]
19-year-old aspiring model, Gabriella Montgomery shook the social media world when she decided to share horrific and graphic photos of herself after surviving a violent attack from her ex-boyfriend. She shared a part of her story on Instagram: This night be a little graphic but I just want to let everyone know that I am […]
