Short films by and about women
Four Women (a Tribute to Nina Simone) The Perfect Sacrifice Indiegogo Campaign Video African-American women supporting home birth InvisibleHeroes-African American Women in the Military Remuda Ranch - "African Americans and Eating Disorders" My biggest challenge was being an African American woman... I Run to Stay Alive Trying Breast Cancer in African American Women Women... Read More
SheaMoisture Naturally, It’s a Family Affair
SheaMoisture Naturally, It’s a Family Affair by Anthony Whyte“It’s a Family Affair,” has always been the mantra at SheaMoisture. It started with the family matriarch, Sofi Tucker, a widowed mother of four who began selling her shea butter creations throughout the countryside of Sierra Leone, Africa, to support her family. Over the years, she passed her homemade skin care... Read More
Flawless Beauty
Flawless Beauty Have you ever spied an African woman with flawless skin and wondered how she got that glow? Her well-kept, centuries-old secret has now been discovered by fashionistas and in-the-know beauty gurus. That secret is African Black Soap. Naturally black in color and used for hundreds of years throughout Africa, it’s a veritable ‘go-to’ product for all types of skin,... Read More
The Beauty Diet
10 foods that will enhance the way you look Discover a new and beautiful you from the inside out. By Yvelette Stines No matter how many beauty products you may use, your eating habits play a major role in the structure of your hair, skin and nails. “Beauty comes from within and what you eat will enhance your appearance,” says Nwenna Kai, raw food expert and author... Read More
When Function Meets Style
Hair that works — in the gym and the office by chioma nkwodimmah valcourtFall is a time of transformation and it’s not just the weather. From fashion to hair and the changing leaves, it’s all about transformation. During this time, too, women often ask about the best hairstyles. What they’re really asking is whether they can transform into the images they... Read More
VIDEO: Fall 2012 Style Trends
The only good thing about the end of summer is the beginning of fall fashion. Rena Karefa-Johnson has the dish on the hottest Fall 2012 style trends from the delicious, like tangerine lips and cozy sweaters, to the disgusting tuxedo-inspired fashions. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark... Read More
VIDEO: Smokey Eye Tutorial | Makeup for Black Women
Learn how to do a smokey eye in this makeup tutorial for black women from Howcast. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage. Read More
New Miss Black USA ‘Ready’ for the Future
From left to right: Second runner-up Miss Black North Carolina, Pia Jessup, First runner-up Miss Black Oklahoma Claudia Williamson, 2011 Miss Black USA Ocelia Gibson, 2012 Miss Black USA Salena Watkins,Third runner-up Miss Black Minnesota Brittany Lynch, Fourth runner-up Miss Black Michigan Alescia Hollowell. By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) –Thirty... Read More
Selena Watkins Miss Black USA 2012
Selena Watkins Miss Black USA 2012She is a Fitness Trainer, Professional Dancer, and aspiring Multimedia Personality. Meet Miss Black USA 2012, Selena Watkins, a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Rutgers University with a BFA in Dance and in Journalism/ Media Studies. Born in Texas, and raised in Yonkers, New York, Selena has learned that humility, positivity and perseverance will take... Read More
Hot Weather Hair Tips
Hot Weather Hair Tips by chioma nkwodimmah valcourt With record-breaking hot temperatures, humid weather and Martha & the Vandellas’ hit song Heat Wave on the playlist, it’s hard to have great-looking hair in the summer. Here is some advice: For Moist Hair In moist weather, you may be concerned about starting your day with one fabulous look and by the end of the day not... Read More
