If there is one person from history whose impact on the Black woman’s self-image rivals that of Oprah Winfrey, it is the hair mogul Madame…
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Most people know Jackie Robinson as the man who famously broke baseball’s color barrier when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, but what else do you know about Jackie Robinson? Born on January 31, 1919, into a family of sharecroppers in Cairo, Georgia, Robinson’s mother moved the family to Pasadena, California in 1920. […]
MSNBC is reporting that there is a new study which proves that women are better than men at parking. The study was conducted in the United Kingdom and showed that although women may take longer to park, they possess better skills at maneuvering into a parking space. Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — African-American opera pioneer Camilla Williams has died in Bloomington. She was 92. SEE ALSO: How To Get Free Wifi Anywhere! Need A Passport? There’s An App For That! Williams’ attorney, Eric Slotegraaf, said in a statement that the soprano died Sunday. Indiana University Jacobs School of Music spokesman Alain Barker said Williams died […]
Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer are racking up all of the major acting awards (including the Sag Awards) leading up to the Oscar ceremonies in February. SEE ALSO: Listen To Destiny’s Child & Beyonce’s Hometown Playlist Listen To The Ultimate Prince & Minneapolis Playlist! In fact, this may be the first year where two black […]
KHOU is reporting that A Houston mom is accused of not feeding her child properly and whipping him, causing severe injuries. Gia Gentry has been charged with injury to a child, which is a felony. Read More
Ladies, just because it is winter does not mean our favorite bright and girly colors have got to go! Stay bright and fab this winter with colored lipstick. This trend is taking fashion by storm! With so many color options, keep your glam-game up with colorful and luscious lips. That means our favorite pinks, reds […]
KPRC is reporting that after having an argument with his girlfriend, a man fired multiple shots at a SWAT team and Baytown police officers Sunday morning. Authorities say Amel Garza, 20, held three people hostage in the standoff but eventually let them go. Read more
“The Help” could be this year’s Oscar sleeper. Viola Davis is probably going to win her first Best Actres Oscar this year. Like the Academy, SAG really likes Streep — indeed, she has scored more nominations from both groups than any other woman in history (eight from SAG, 17 from the Academy) and won two awards […]