When I think of my family and our history, I realize that I’m really a lucky woman. As the grandchild of a black militant, Muslim woman who ... Read More
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Medicines + Sex: Not Always A Good Mix
Drugs and certain medications seem to be all the hype these days amongst youth and mainstream media. It’s now popular to drop hints of your ... Read More
Kid ‘N Play Star Releases New Hip-Hop Documentary
There have been numerous dance crazes throughout American history, contributing to the evolution of hip-hop and pop culture. Some were ... Read More
Could Traditional Black Family Ideals Be Promoting Obesity?
Weight has pretty much always been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always the chubby kid and even ... Read More
5 Steps To A Healthier Coffee Order
A latte here, a sweetened iced coffee there —it's hard to think that your trips to the coffee shop on those late college nights could be ... Read More
Fibroid Pain: Tips For Managing Your Sex Life
Living with fibroids can be tough, especially when the imbalance in your hormones begins to take a toll on your sexual desire. Having sex ... Read More
OTR II: 6 Things You NEED To Know About Beyonce and Jay-Z on Tour
It was only moments away from the clock striking 9:00 AM (local time) when ticket sales would finally go live for the Beyhive Pre-Sale. ... Read More
4 Easy Steps to Funding Your Emergency FUN Fund
This past weekend my group of friends all went out to have some good ol' fashioned fun! Fun is a word in our adulthood we don't use as often ... Read More
27 Compliments To A Woman That Have Nothing To Do With Her Looks
MEN, can we talk? It's just you and me. Most women love to hear compliments about their hair, their nails, their face and of course their ... Read More
Welcome to The Black Gold Rush
“Rap the new Rock and Roll. We culture. Rap is the new Rock and Roll. We the rock stars.” – Kanye West, BBC Radio 1 (Zane Lowe ... Read More
From Poverty to Power: The Rise of Beyonce Writer Vincent Berry
The internet was shook last week! Literally SHOOK! Beyonce and Jay-Z announced their On The Run Tour 2, and per usual people everywhere ... Read More
4 Things We Expect From Michelle Obama’s New Book
First Lady Michelle Obama announced the release of her memoir "Becoming" and I couldn't be more excited. Yes, I said First Lady and not ... Read More