Dr. Yaba Blay is a woman I admire on several levels. You know the kind of woman who achieves all the things, inspires others, somehow keeps multiple plates spinning and looks gorgeous and undeniably cool while doing it all? She’s THAT kind of Professional Black Girl. Just by way of introduction, Dr. Yaba Blay is…
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I Need The New Lena Horne Forever Stamp!
I’m pretty much at the point where I buy stamps once a year — and that’s in February, just in time for the Black Heritage stamps. I buy a whole sheet and I let go of them slowly. I’ve had (and maybe still have a couple) Maya Angelou, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Sarah Vaughn… the…
Issa Rae Reps COVERGIRL’s Melting Pout Metallics So Well!
Without a doubt, Issa Rae has stepped into her light and her purpose and it is glorious to behold. I adore her and the squad on Insecure. And I LOVE seeing her shine as one of the latest COVERGIRL representatives, giving awkward black girls new goals to aspire to. Today, Cyber Monday, marks the debut…
Check out P&G’s Love Over Bias Video (Then Pass The Tissues and Thank Your Mom)
This post was developed in collaboration with P&G as part of their Love Over Bias campaign. I have respect and so much love for moms out there. I mean mothers who practice mothering as an action. Moms who do their best to give their kids the devotion, support, attention and love they deserve….
Matthew A. Cherry’s #HairLove Needs Our Support!
Most of the time, my mom or my aunts or my sister did my hair. But the occasions where my dad tried to comb my hair are amongst the most memorable. The struggle was real, and so was the love. Daddy haircare has an extra special place in my heart because of those memories. And…
Issa Rae’s Hair at the Golden Globes – Felicia Leatherwood Reveals the Look!
As a fan of Issa Rae’s since the days of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, I’ve been paying close attention to her glow up. The evolution has been so inspiring and so beautiful! Season one of HBO’s Insecure was nothing short of phenomenal, a true testament of her range and talent. Issa has stepped fully…
Hey Taraji Hey; My Interview at the #MACTaraji Launch!
Let there be a full disclosure at the beginning of this post – I love Taraji P. Henson. I’ve BEEN loving Taraji P. Henson, at least since Hustle & Flow. She has been out there in Hollywood, grinding since the late 90’s. Through it all she has remained true to herself, a riot, a force…