✕ Dean Mouhtaropoulos As we move into the colder seasons ahead — a winter storm warning is already on the horizon in many states! — skin care should be at your utmost priority, especially for us melanated folk out here. However, there’s another very sizable group of individuals who have to work much harder than normal just to get their skin hydrated on a day-to-day basis; we’re talking about those […]
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty On this day (Nov. 12) in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. With the motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,” the ladies of SGRho have exemplified excellence in every field, including music. RELATED: Sigma Gamma Rho Honors 2025 Inductees for Excellence and Local Impact Among its 100,000+ members worldwide are some notable figures in the music industry, from R&B to […]
Source: MoMo Productions / Getty Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11, and several restaurants across the country that are showing appreciation with free or discounted meals for those who served. From classic diners to national chains, veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy everything from breakfast deals to full entrées at participating locations. Most offers are dine-in only and require a valid military ID or proof of service. Whether you’re […]
Manny Hernandez The continuing drama surrounding Wendy Williams and a dementia diagnosis that’s incapacitated her for the better part of three years may have just came to a startling halt. According to a top neurologist with close ties to the situation, Williams may very well have been misdiagnosed this entire time based on a new report coming from TMZ. RELATED: Fashion Fresh! Wendy Williams Stuns During NYFW 2025 More details […]
Source: skynesher / Getty I’m not gonna lie. Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year. Not because I’m some kind of curmudgeon who hates to see kids in costumes going door to door shaking people down for candy. Or because I feel like it’s an excuse for adults to dress inappropriately and let their freak flag fly using fall foliage as cover. And, I’m definitely not […]
Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Cardi B is doing her part to make sexual health drama-free for all by popping out in support of the MISTR brand, helping PrEP be accessible to everyone. On Oct. 10, Cardi showed up in West Hollywood to give the girlies, guylies, and theylies her support as the fight to end HIV continues. The moment held special importance as the date was officially recognized as […]
Source: Nina Westervelt / Getty In a world where stories can be lost to time, Solange Knowles has created a sanctuary for Black literary history. Her creative studio, Saint Heron, has launched a free, digital library dedicated to preserving rare and out-of-print books by Black authors. This initiative is more than just a collection; it’s a powerful act of cultural preservation. The Saint Heron Library began as a direct response […]
Source: Tony Bentivegna / Fashion Week Columbus The 16th annual Fashion Week Columbus finale was a night to remember, and at its heart was the electrifying showcase by celebrity designer Samantha Black, known as Sammy B. Held at the Hilton in downtown Columbus, the event celebrated the city’s position as the #3 fashion hub in the U.S., trailing only New York and Los Angeles. Sammy B’s collection was a vibrant […]
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty I’ll admit it: I am a bit obsessed with Tracee Ellis Ross’s new Roku TV series, Solo Travel with Tracee Ellis Ross. That obsession is rooted not only in Ross being one of my all-time favorite Black girl actors, but also in her status as a style icon whose fashion looks never miss, and as a model for what aging beautifully and living one’s very […]
