Life & Style

Social media comedienne B. Simone (“my boyfrienddddddd”) is launching her own beauty line and released images of the packing this week much to our eye candy. In addition to a glimpse at her candy colored lip gloss, she announced she will be partnering with JBW Watches to release 300 limited-edition “Beauty In Diamonds” boxes that […]

Plus size store Avenue will be closing their 222 United States stores.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone with a problem with Kidane “Fresco” Wilson. The 80’s baby with the easy smile is a staple at sneaker consignment destination Stadium Goods, where he’s worked since it first opened in 2015 (“From day zero, I been here,” he says.) With the tall frame fitting of his past as […]

The Illuminare perfume is dubbed as the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

When the visuals for Matthew A. Cherry’s Hair Love came across our computer screen, we rejoiced at imagery that showed a Black father and daughter in such a positive light. It was the representation we rarely see, even if it is a cartoon. MUST READ: Animated Short Film ‘Hair Love’ Celebrates Black Father & Daughter Relationships […]

Sure, it’s hip and cool to be Vegan these days, but not everyone is about that Vegan life. Especially people of color. Most of us don’t want anything different from what tradition tells us is the food of our culture. However, four young men from the DMV and Ohio are making major moves to make […]

American outdoor recreation company, The North Face is switching things up when it comes to its global retail strategy. With the opening of its SoHo retail location last week (August 9), the company is now “transforming” existing stores into “basecamps for exploration” the company revealed in a press release.  In doing so, the iconic brand […]

This eyeliner won't budge as you carry on with your hot girl summer!

As a brown girl, nothing grinds my gears more than purchasing an eyeshadow palette that looks ashy on my skin. Not only is it a waste of money, it’s a slap in the face that some brands still have yet to perfect a formula that looks great on all skin complexions. While the struggle can […]