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Beauty Vloggers We’re Following on YouTube

Most people probably spend a few hours a week watching videos on Youtube. If you’re like us, most of that time is spent watching makeup tutorials on a look we’re...

Weekly Wrap Up: Felix Makes History

This week has been super lit! From USA’s Olympic dominance to some of our favorite stars tying the knot in the ultimate showcase of #BlackLove, this week has been jam...

ESPY’s Recap: Awards, Tributes, and a Powerful Message from four NBA Players

THE OPENING The show opened with an inspiring message from Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul urging their fellow athletes not to ignore the current state of...

5 Books by Prominent Black Authors We All Should Read

Reading is the gift that keeps on giving. It can be a natural comfort in a time of need or open you up to a whole new world. With so much...

Marvel’s It Girl: RiRi Williams

Representation in the media is important. Not only does it boost morale, but it creates a more accurate image of how reality is like. For a long time, it’s been...

Highlights from the 2016 Essence Music Festival

The 2016 Essence Music Festival took place this past weekend from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This 4-day festival brought a lot of talented...