fotolia It seems as if Black women are always getting the short end of the stick and the education system is no different. A recent study showed that Black women graduate from college with more student loan debt than any other group. According to Newsweek, a 2018 report found that women …
Read More »Tracee Ellis Ross on how Pattern Beauty fills in the gaps in the natural hair community
Tracee Ellis Ross (Pattern Beauty) A decade ago Tracee Ellis Ross was in transition. On the heels of the end of the final season of the hit sitcom Girlfriends, she was ready for something new. Blessed with a set of curls that had become hair inspiration for thousands of women …
Read More »Oprah enters the restaurant business with a bang
(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Media mogul, Oprah Winfrey announced that she is adding her coins to True Food Kitchen, and is investing in the award-winning restaurant chain that prides itself on a health-conscious menu, according to the Hollywood Reporter. READ MORE: Study shows Black women graduate college with the most student loan debt …
Read More »‘RHOP’ star Gizelle Bryant talks rekindling a relationship with her ex-husband, reunion tea and the struggle that led to building a business
RHOP star Gizelle Bryant attends the STARZ Original series “Power” Season Four Premiere at The Newseum on June 8, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Starz) Gizelle Bryant of the Real Housewives of Potomac is a mother of three girls, a successful entrepreneur, and professional pot …
Read More »Civil Rights Leader Marc Morial Warns Black People to Stay ‘Woke And Aware’ in 2020
With the dawning of a new decade, Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, is fully aware of the myriad of formidable challenges facing African Americans – and the nation. However, he didn’t expect that America would be …
Read More »EXPOSED: Woman secretly attending job fair gets outted by local news
Ja’Naea Modest (Photo: facebook.com) Many of us know that it’s easier to secure a new job when you’re already employed. But we typically don’t want our current employer to know that we’re seeking greener pastures. Such was the case for 33-year-old Ja’Naea Modest. The Champaign, Illinois-native tried to secretly attend …
Read More »Melanin In Milan: Prada’s Social Media Manager, Candace Marie, on inclusivity in fashion
PRADA’s Social Media is done by Candace Marie Stewart Social media maven and expertise Candace Marie Stewart recently opened up about her latest role as PRADA‘s Social Media Manager. The Seton Hall University alum, whose resume boasts the likes of Barney’s New York, Refinery 29, and more, also holds an …
Read More »Despite Trump’s hefty tax cut, Blacks lag far behind whites in benefits
An analysis of the $1.5 trillion tax cut that President Trump signed into law last year shows that white Americans benefit significantly more than African Americans and Latinos. Based on an economic model built by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a liberal think tank, and released in a joint …
Read More »Detroit mom mocked for her dark complexion becomes beauty model
Pixabay A Detroit woman who was once mercilessly ridiculed for her dark complexion, is now serving as a muse for a Black-owned beauty brand. According to the Daily Mail, The Lip Bar, a make-up brand launched in 2012 by Black female entrepreneurs, has chosen Joy Mohammed to be the face of …
Read More »‘Scary’ Terry Rozier being sued for copyright infringements by ‘Scream’ mask maker
Terry Rozier poses for a photo wearing the Ghostface scream mask. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Celtics guard Terry Rozier is being sued by the company behind the iconic “Scream” mask from the 1996 horror film, accusing him of selling his own merchandise using the copyrighted image. Rozier, who goes …
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