Lifestyle

by Alisa Gumbs – Artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys is adding another credit to her already illustrious career. The entertainer, who has become known over the past few years for her no-makeup looks and […]

Black people across America are reconnecting to their roots – literally. Though large numbers of Black people have historically been excluded from land ownership, an emerging group of Black Americans are turning to gardening, farming and […]

By David Gelles – After decades of government service, Jo Ann Jenkins could have stopped working and enjoyed her pension. Instead, she set about bringing AARP into the modern age. Jo Ann Jenkins could have called […]

A new documentary, “Pretty Shouldn’t Hurt,” examines why one-third of women with protective styles are losing their hair. Protective hairstyles, a term used to refer to such styles as braids, weaves, twists, locs and wigs […]

If you’re hankering for something different without [going to the bar], we suggest you take some cues from the professionals. Many of the world’s best bartenders and mixologists are sharing tips, recipes, and cocktail inspiration […]

By Christal Jordan – Designer Miguel Wilson was born with fashion in his blood. He has memories of his father and grandfather taking great pride in their clothes, including the little details that gave them their […]

NEW YORK (AP) — After repeatedly being denied service by high-end salons because her hair was perceived as “too difficult” to style, Kanessa Alexander took an unusual step. She opened a shop of her own […]

By Selena Hill – They say the third time is a charm. Beverly Johnson revealed in an exclusive People interview that she and financier Brian Maillian are engaged. The 67-year-old supermodel vowed never to get married again after […]

The Dutch brand Botter made an impassioned plea for the Black Lives Matter movement Friday at Paris men’s fashion week. Its two designers Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh — who both have Caribbean roots — […]

Taraji P. Henson finds the phrase “strong Black women” to be “dehumanizing”. The ‘Empire’ star has said she takes issue with the popular phrase – which is often seen as empowering and complimentary – because […]