Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a unique group of higher education institutions, mainly in the South, that were founded during a time Black students were not allowed to attend predominately white institutions (PWIs) solely due to their skin color. Please note, this does not mean these schools were exclusively Black, because they never…
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Product Highlight: Pattern Beauty x Melody Ehsani Juicy & Joyful Bamboo Earrings
Juicy and joyful! That’s how Tracee Ellis Ross, founder and owner of Pattern Beauty, often describes curls after they’ve been styled with with her brand’s products. Now you can wear the moniker all the time in the form of bamboo earrings. Tracee is known for rocking her own pair of bamboo earrings throughout the years…
My Top 7 Picks From the Brandon Blackwood Fall 2022 Collection
New York City based handbag designer, Brandon Blackwood, has released his catalog for the Fall 2022 collection under his eponymous handbag label and it is good! I mean really good! A girl can dream and imagine spending a month’s worth of bill money on several bags, but we are being responsible adults, right? So let’s…
My Sergio Hudson x Target Wishlist
The fashions are coming! The fall designer collection form Target is coming soon! Sergio Hudson announced his upcoming collection with the big box retailer and I have my wish list ready! Check out the collection video and which pieces I have my eyes on. Dresses with Endless Possibilities I love a great dress! I’m a…
Entertainment News: Halle Bailey Releases Teaser Tailer for Disney’s Live Action Little Mermaid
When it was announced that songstress Halley Bailey, one half of dynamic singing sister duo Chloe and Halle, would star as Ariel in Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid, it came with mixed reviews. The decision was praised from those who longed for more diversity in Disney movies and Disney purists thought it just didn’t…
Black Designers You Should Know: Nathaniel Noir
Nathaniel Noir, a Black luxury goods designer behind the brand Noir-X Apparel based in Canada, is a designer you need in your radar. He designs structured handbags of varying sizes and textures such as crocodile, python, ostrich, iridescent color ways, and vegan leather. He offers sophisticated pieces that can definitely become staples in anyone’s collection…
Health and Wellness: Scotland Announces Ruling that Menstrual Products Are Free in Public Spaces
While women’s bodies have been heavily policed via legislation as of late in the States, across the Atlantic, Scotland is passing laws that make more sense. Women now have the legal right to free menstrual products in public spaces including schools and universities. This is all due to the Period Products bill passed by a…
Product Highlight: Loewe Nail Polish Leather Mules
I love kitschy accessories, especially when they are fashion and beauty related. I came across these nail polish heel mules by Loewe and fell in love. I love the understated simplicity of the black mule with two thin straps and when you turn to the side you see the heel fashioned like red nail polish….
Try These 3 Luxe Experiences That Are Completely Free
We are living in a time of luxury, and “you deserve” and yes, I agree that you do. However, all luxury experiences do not have to cost you money. Trust me. Most of these experiences I engage in on a regular basis and you will be shocked how beneficial they are to your overall peace…
Dove Releases Data That Black Girls Become Victims of Hair Discrimination as Young as 5 Years Old
Black women and young girls have been the victims of hair discrimination for centuries. Yes, centuries, just look up the Tignon Laws. When women were enslaved, they were required to cover their hair to reinforce their status as slaves, and once freed, they were restricted to covering their hair once again. They were accused of…
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