“The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.” – Viola Davis It looks like Viola Davis isn’t waiting for her chance to help the next generation of actresses. The...
She’s back! Although it feels like a misnomer to suggest that someone’s whose singular name and every minute act is so ingrained in daily conversations, ever really left. Beyoncé – the Queen of R&B – just released her sixth studio album, Lemonade, a visually and vocally...
This is Mike. Mike use to be a ball player. Mike worked really hard and was really good at what he did. And, when he was ready to move on he decided to leverage his passion and skills in a new way. And, that opened the door for new...
Well, this is exciting. JCPenny has nabbed Project Runway winner Ashley Nell Tipton and is launching its first-ever plus size fashion brand designed exclusively for full-figured women. Tipton you may remember, is the first plus-size designer to win Project Runway and whose positive personality and chic eye...
I've written about subscription boxes before, but there seems to be a new one lauching every week. I'll admit, there’s something indescribably pleasing about checking your mail and finding it full of different bags and boxes that you know are full of makeup and skincare...
Is there anything that Beyonce can't do? Drop a new surprise single that hits number one and causes America to lose its collective mind and debate the meaning of the rallying cry of "Formation." Check. A video posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 6, 2016 at 7:59pm...
There comes a time in every grown woman's life when going clubbing becomes an activity reserved only for bachelorette parties and reminding significant others what you're working with. (Ahem, don't make me pull out THAT dress;))! For all other times, I like to unwind and recharge...
The marriage between fashion and tech has heated up in the last few years, but it looks like 2016 will be the year tech made personalized beauty a reality. With the introduction of several new mobile beauty apps, women - and especially women of color -...
H&M has just announced the release of its 2016 Conscious Exclusive Collection, which launches on April 7. The collection features dresses, skirts, tops and accessories made from organic silk, hemp, recycled linen and Tencel® blends as well as beads and rhinestones made from recycled glass...
I've been a fan of the mobile fitness app, Sworkit since I discovered it in the Apple app store a few weeks ago. The free app, which stands for "simply work it," is your always ready personal trainer and provides users both customizable and randomized...