It’s Christmas, so what better time than this to relish in the beauty of the black family? For the last few years, I’ve made it my business to ensure we take a family photo that displays the meaning of both black beauty and black excellence. We may not have much, but we have each other! With that being said, I’ve…
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I’m not sure when or how it happened, but we have become creatures of what I like to call “cancel culture.” From celebs to folks in our personal lives, we are forever talking about canceling this one or that one for any and every infraction. Now bear in mind, I come from the school of I don’t f*ck with people…
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Ladies, our brother Rich Dennis (former owner of SheaMoisture and current owner of Essence) is on a mission to put black women in beauty front and center, and I am here for it. Essence® is launching a mult-city beauty tour, and I don’t know ’bout you, but I”m going! According to Essence Communications: The ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival ™, recognized as the world’s largest…
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As a dark-skinned makeup lover, I’ve heard far too often that I am too dark for bright colors. Of course, I’ve never listened to this criticism, however, it’s one that many a dark-skinned makeup lover has heard at least a dozen times. No doubt, make up artist and beauty influencer, Marley Doll has heard the same tired rhetoric, but sis gives no damns….
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Ladies, are we still shopping or nah? Cuz you know I am. I’m a last-minute shopper. I think I must get some kind of thrill about waiting to the absolute last moment to buy gifts because I do it every.single. year. If you’re here, you’re probably on team #lasminuteshopper, too. But I got you, though! I’ve compiled a list of beauty-themed…
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