How Success Changes A Relationship
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View ArticleWhen The Tea Gets Cold And Bland: Am I Too Grown For Gossip?
There’s a quote that goes, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” I’m willing to admit my brain is the size of a craisin at least five times a day as my...
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter Planning To Bail Memphis Moms Out Of Prison For Mother’s Day
The Memphis, TN chapter of Black Lives Matter is planning a special gift for local children this Mother’s Day so they can spend that time with the women in their lives who more than likely matter the...
View ArticleDaivon Reeder Shows Us Sometimes You Have To Prove The Haters Wrong…Even If...
College grad Daivon Reeder just showed Twitter that sometimes your haters are your biggest motivators, even if they happen to be the heads of your household as well. With one simple tweet, the...
View ArticleRead These Tips Before The Summer Brunch Craze Hits
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View ArticleShe Tried It! Vice Special Effects Lip Topcoats
Got a few lip color faves you wouldn’t dare get rid of but just want to kick up a notch? Or maybe you want to go from work to the club on Friday night without having to redo your entire makeup look....
View ArticleTrivial Things We Give Way Too Much Importance
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View Article#RelationshipGoals: Wait, Did I Just Get Played?
How do you know you’re getting played? Wounds from our past usually dictate the way that we act and react, especially in romantic relationships. And some of us–let me speak for myself–I try my best to...
View Article“You Gave Me The Strength I Didn’t Know I Had” Serena Williams Posts Message...
Now that the cat is out of the bag regarding Serena Williams’ pregnancy, the tennis pro is feeling comfortable enough to share her baby with the world. This morning, Serena posted a sweet message to...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Antibiotics
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View ArticleChicago Muralist Under Fire After Stealing A Michelle Obama Image From A...
If you’re a Black person on the internet, chances are you’ve stumbled across Geila Lila Mesfin’s work. You may not recognize her name but she’s an artist who, in addition to sketching, painting etc,...
View ArticleOprah Responds To Henrietta Lacks’ Son Who Believes She Is Continuing To...
We’ve reported about Oprah’s role in bringing Henrietta Lacks’ story to the screen. We posted the trailer. And the film and Oprah’s portrayal as Henrietta Lacks’ late daughter Deborah is being lauded...
View ArticleThe Best Cities To Visit Every Month Of The Year
Thinking about planning your next vacation? You might want to consult this website before you talk to your girls. Whentovisit.org ranks the top five cities to visit every month of the year based on...
View ArticleNow That Rihanna and Lupita Are On Board, Let’s Make This Movie
A movie starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong'o? Yes, please. I don't need to know what it's about. But Lupita's impeccable acting skills, Rihanna's allure and "no f*cks given" attitude are everything I...
View ArticleWhen Did It Hit You That He Loved You For Real?
Ah, “love.” The word is like a worn-out knit sweater. It’s warm and cozy, but overused, threadbare, and just plain ol’ tired. “I love you” just isn’t all that special anymore – everything from fresh...
View Article“So Guys, Listen, We Really F-ed This One Up:” SheaMoisture Pulls Ad,...
So you knew this was coming right? After SheaMoisture became a trending topic for its #HairHate ad yesterday which failed to include any women who look like the individuals who actually buy their...
View ArticleAm I Sending My Daughters The Wrong Message About Body Image By Using A Waist...
My morning routine consists of the following: I nurse my infant daughter, change her diaper, wash my face, get my toddler ready for school and begin my process of getting dressed. I work from home, so...
View ArticleTravel Trials: My Friend Invited People I Don’t Know On My Birthday Trip
“You should go to Colombia for your birthday this year.” That’s the text my friend Ashley sent a few weeks ago that planted the seed for me to spend my next birthday exploring the streets of...
View ArticleIs Your Best Friend Actually Toxic?
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View ArticleMeshell Ndegeocello’s Mother Found Safe In Virginia After Two Weeks Missing
Yesterday we told you that singer Meshell Ndegeocello’s mother, Helen Johnson, had been missing for a whopping two weeks. The 72-year-old has dementia and was last seen leaving her home in Prince...
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