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What would you say if you had the opportunity to ask the First Lady anything? One 10-year-old girl smartly took her few seconds of face time in front of Michelle Obama to petition for a job for her unemployed dad. The child, identified by the AP as Charlotte Bell, was attending the White House’s annual “Take Our Daughters […]
Word on the street is Mama Joyce landed a spot on a new show centered around reality TV stars’ moms. MUST READ: Mama Joyce Shades Kandi & Todd’s Wedding According to a YBF source, the spin-off is currently in production and being shopped around at television networks. More details about the show have yet to be […]
Carol’s Daughter is going through tough financial times. The beauty brand filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, in connection with plans to close at least five of its seven stores. MUST READ: Nicki Minaj On Wearing Her Natural Hair: ‘I’m More Confident In Myself’ According to The Wall Street Journal, “court papers show that CD […]
We have another young African-American teen to honor this college-acceptance season! We’ve already told you about the amazing accomplishments of Avery Coffey, Kwasi Enin and Akintunde Ahmad. Now, we’re excited to throw Patrick Peoples into the mix. The 17-year-old, a senior at the Lyceum Academy of New Hanover High School in Wilmington, N.C., was […]
President Obama’s hometown wishes to honor him in a big way. According to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city plans build a new high school named after the first African-American commander in chief. MUST READ: BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Kanye & Common Team Up To Bring 20,000 Jobs To Chicago Youth Barack Obama College Preparatory High […]
Lupita Nyong’o is having the best year ever. The Academy Award winning actress topped People Magazine’s “Most Beautiful” list and there have been several reports of new projects coming her way. The latest report is that Nyong’o in negotiations to star in a the live-action/CG hybrid film adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic “The Jungle Book.” According to […]
It’s no secret that Jada Pinkett-Smith loves a great hairstyle. She’s had mohawks, asymmetrical bobs and most recently she shaved one side of her enviable crown. She’s always had an “I am not my hair” mentality that I personally adore and partially live by myself. So when I spotted a video that Jada posted on her Facebook page […]
Black women are winning on the newsstands this week! A day after Lupita Nyong’o was named People magazine’s Most Beautiful Person of 2014, TIME magazine crowned Beyoncé to lead their annual “100 Most Influential People In The World” list that’s recognizes artists, leaders, pioneers, titans and icons. Last year the singer was recognized as an “Icon,” while her hubby Jay Z topped the list as a “Titan” with his […]
Nicki Minaj, Mama Joyce & Kenya Moore Chime In On “RHOA” Fight Kenya Moore may be crying victim after being attacked by Porsha Williams on the “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” reunion special last week, but fans of the show can see right through her tears. Even Nicki Minaj, a self-proclaimed Kenya fan confessed that she […]
Women’s reproductive rights are always a hot topic during elections. All politicians present their stance on abortion rights and women’s healthcare surrounding other reproductive issues. Currently, 39 states require an abortion to be performed by a licensed physician and 20 states require an abortion to be performed in a hospital after a specified point of […]
Usher may be all smiles on TV but the superstar and father of two revealed that he’s been going through a lot behind closed doors. During an interview on the “TODAY” show this week, the “Confessions” singer said the past 12 months has been the most difficult time of his life. “This year has been […]
Nicci Gilbert may not be a cast member on “R&B Divas: Atlanta” anymore, but thanks to her new #Divashangout chat she’s still in the mix! The songstress and creator executive producer is hosting live Divas & Cocktails after each episode, and we can’t wait to hear what she thought of tonight’s premiere episode. Check out Nicci’s #CREATORSCOMMENTARY […]
