Raise your hand if you’ve seen a bunch of women dancing together in a music video. (Everyone raises hand.) Now, raise your hand if you’ve ever witnessed a swarm of lady strangers from different locations and backgrounds, of all different ages and body types, join together for one epic day of avant-garde costumes, weird improvised... More »
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You regularly log 7 to 9 hours of sleep, aren’t suffering through allergies and puffiness doesn’t run in your family. So what gives? One of these culprits could be behind your eye baggage. By Emma Haak 1. Your skincare routine is going out of bounds. Retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid — all effective ingredients that... More »
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Carey Mulligan was nothing short of glamorous at the 2015 Tony Awards on Sunday. The actress looked gorgeous in a maroon gown and rocked straight, dark hair. Mulligan was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for “Skylight,” alongside Elisabeth Moss, Ruth Wilson, Geneva Carr and Helen Mirren,... More »
I am a medical student, yes. I am also a survivor of sexual violence. With the recent Columbia University commencement, the surge of articles surrounding the narratives of Emma Sulkowickz and Paul Nungesser prompted me to reflect on this latter identity. When histories of sexual harassment at my school emerged last November, my survivor status... More »
Can you caption this photo?That was Taraji P. Source: Essence
Willow Smith can add Marc Jacobs model to her cool girl resume.According to Marc Jacobs’ Instagram, the 14-year-old has nabbed a spot as one of the faces of his fall campaign.Jacobs announced the news saying, âBeauty, style and talent know no age. Source: Essence
The African American Festival takes place June 20-21, 2015 at the Camden Yard Sports &… Source: Black Enterprise
Orange is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks will play the role of Sofia in… Source: Black Enterprise
Today more than ever, black women are making waves in the fashion industry via bloggers… Source: Black Enterprise
The “Gilmore Girls” reunion panel at the ATX Television Festival turned into a Stars Hollow town meeting on Saturday evening. Stars Hollow in all it’s blurry glory #ATXTVs4 pic.twitter.com/fWChcEjWif â Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) June 7, 2015 The excitement began earlier in the day, when the cast posed for the Today Show at the festival (L-R... More »
We’re FINALLY HERE, y’all!! Kick off is Saturday for FIFA’s Women’s World Cup, which will be held across Canada. Up first in Edmonton are two Group A matches with Canada vs. China first at 6 p.m. Eastern time airing on FOX Sports 1, followed by New Zealand vs. Netherlands at 9 p.m. on FOX Sports... More »
Amy Schumer reminded all of us in April why she deserved a spot on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list: because of her epic Kimye prank. Remember when Schumer threw herself onto the red carpet at the Time 100 Gala in front of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian? Of course you do, but here’s... More »
Serena Williams is unstoppable. The tennis star has defeated Lucie Safarova in three sets to win the French Open.According to the ESPN, this win marks Williams’ third time taking the crown at Roland Garros and her 20th Grand Slam title. “None of this was possible with out any of you,” said Williams during her post-match remarks.... More »
Just one day after announcing that they’re expecting their first child together, Brittney Griner has filed paper to annul her marriage to Glory Johnson. According to ESPN, Griner addressed the 29-day marriage in a statement Friday.”Last Wednesday, Glory and I agreed to either legally separate, get divorced, or annul our marriage,” Griner said. “I can confirm... More »
“Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino says TV has changed so much in the past 15 years, the show simply couldn’t exist today. “Today, you don’t sell ‘Gilmore Girls,’ nobody buys it,” Sherman-Palladino, the show’s co-creator, said on Saturday during her panel ahead of the “Gilmore Girls” reunion at ATX Television Festival. She argued that it... More »
Elle Woods, is that you? While hosting a Walmart shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday, Reese Witherspoon taught one Walmart employee a little trick she picked up from her role in “Legally Blonde.” It’s called the Bend and Snap, and in case you didn’t know, it has a 98 percent success rate in getting... More »
Itâs not every day that you meet a man who is 31-years-old, a virgin, and telling everyone about it. In steps Las Vegas resident JimDre Westbrook. Heâs known around town as âThe 30-Year-Old Virgin,â which is an impressive fete in a city overflowing with libations and temptations. Source: Essence
Harvard University names Claudine Gay as new dean of social science Source: Black Enterprise
Latest report reveals 280,000 jobs were added to the economy in May Source: Black Enterprise
“It’s about the trials and tribulations of life on a big stage with the money,… Source: Black Enterprise
Whether itâs readjusting to civilian life or recovering from an injury, military veterans returning to… Source: Black Enterprise
The five charges listed in the 59-page notice released by UNC mostly take aim at… Source: Black Enterprise
Speaking at Texas Southern University yesterday, 2016 president hopeful Hillary Clinton pushed for voter reform and urged for legislation that would automatically register voters once they turned 18.During her speech, Clinton called out Republican lawmakers for supporting voter identification laws.”Today, Republicans are systematically and deliberately trying to stop millions of American citizens from voting,” she... More »
A group of former CVS employees has filed a federal lawsuit against the drugstore chain, claiming that they were ordered to target Black and Hispanic shoppers at the company’s New York locations.Lacole Simpson, Sheree Steele, Delbert Sorhaindo and Kerth Pollack, who were all detectives with CVS’ Loss Prevention Department, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. “CVS intentionally... More »
We’re all about rockstar women. With a business all about breakups, we’re about helping people find their feet, get back to fabulous and rock their awesome! We like to look at badass women of the past for inspiration on how they would tackle modern problems. And it’s time to put Amelia Earhart in the spotlight.... More »
In a social experiment of awkward proportions, the folks over at Cut Video recently asked ex-couples to sit down for a game of “Truth or Drink.” If you’re not acquainted with the game, the rules are simple: Answer straightforward questions or take a shot. When the questions include things like, “What did your parents think... More »
To a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy and few health care options, the promise of a free pregnancy test and medical advice from a crisis pregnancy center sounds like a saving grace. Yet, in reality, many crisis pregnancy centers are not licensed medical facilities; they are not qualified to preform medical procedures and often... More »
Caitlyn took the Internet by storm earlier this week, setting herself apart from men, women and other celebrities with facades, simply by copping up to who she really is and always has been. Oh- and that’s Caitlyn with a “C”, not a “K”. Sorry not sorry, Kris? I think we have an empowered woman on... More »
At an ATX Television Festival panel on Friday morning, showrunner Marta Kauffman said that “Friends” had a “running misogyny issue.” True to her glorious, feminist form, she knew exactly how to deal with it. The problem started when Kauffman and David Crane were working on the pilot. “There was a man who was the head... More »
The ESSENCE FEST is the perfect place to fulfill your mind, body, spirit and soul. While many of our 500,000+ attendees flock to New Orleans to see our artists like Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Kendrick Lamar take the stage, many of them leave with new friends, renewed perspectives and knowledge of how... More »
Barbie is getting a podiatry makeover.Mattell, the creator of the dolls, announced a new line of Barbies that will feature bendable ankles, giving the dolls’ formerly permanently angled feet a little footwear variation. So long, stilettos; hello, ballet flats!If you were Barbie, would you be waving your plastic arms in celebration, or would you still... More »
Originally posted on AOL Jobs By Robin Madell When you spend more hours with your colleagues than with your family, it may seem natural that youâll get to know each other. But before you start divulging details about your personal life in an effort to connect with co-workers, beware. Thereâs a fine line between appropriate... More »
Wow, what an event yesterday! Every moment of hard work and preparation for this event was totally worth it. We had an outstanding group of panelists who were inspirational and eager to share their success stories with our guests. A special thank you to Lacrecia Cade, CCO of Morehouse College; Tricia Conahan, CMO Brookdale Senior... More »
You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dear Sis,I’ve been in a relationship for the past four years. Source:... More »
Tips on how to lend a helping hand without breaking your bank or enabling bad… Source: Black Enterprise
Feeling stuck about what to get dad for Fatherâs Day? Check out this awesome list… Source: Black Enterprise
Charles Barkley to donate a total of $3 million to the Wounded Warrior Project, Morehouse… Source: Black Enterprise
NerdWallet releases new data that shows the top 10 cities for graduates with STEM degrees. Source: Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise is gearing up for a weekend of networking and fun with the Black… Source: Black Enterprise
Don’t miss PINK’s 6th Annual Fall Empowerment Event. Save the Date! !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?’http’:’https’;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+’://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js’;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, ‘script’, ‘twitter-wjs’); lang: en_US Source: Little Pink Book
By Diana Stone A woman at my daughter’s hourly class, beaming from ear to ear, stops me. “Congratulations!” she says excitedly, looking at my growing stomach. “How thrilling for your daughter to finally have a sibling!” It’s at that moment my world slowly grinds to a halt, my mind racing as I think in a... More »
ESSENCE Fest performer, Elle Varner is prepping to release her highly anticipated sophomore album, Four Letter Word andwe can hardly wait! The uber-talented singer/songwriter has been consistently releasing great song after song via her soundcloud page and today is no different. Today, she released her super sexy new single, Birthday featuring none other than hip-hop’s... More »
You’ve finally met someone special, someone you’d like to spend the rest of your life with. Congratulations. Whether you end up making it “until death” or not, the intention to spend decades with someone — no matter how well you may know him or her — seems somewhat daunting. While no one can guarantee that... More »
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have been romantically involved since March, and we’re totally happy for them — seriously Mazel Tov, you guys. But before they got to the point where paparazzi could snap photos of them holding hands and kissing at a country concert, the question of how they met definitely crossed our minds.... More »
A new Arizona law would unconstitutionally force doctors to lie to their patients about the reversibility of medical abortions, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Planned Parenthood and various Arizona health care providers. The lawsuit challenges the recently passed SB 1318, which adds... More »
Second dates are pretty major. And afterwards you’ll have to decide whether or not this guy is worthy of a third date, after which you’ll pretty much officially be dating (holy crap). Well, relax. If you listen to your gut, you should already have a pretty good idea about whether or not a second date... More »
In a move to reform Baltimore’s criminal justice system, Maryland state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has announced a new program that will give low-level offenders milder sentences in the hopes of reducing both the number of repeat offenders and the city’s unemployment rate.Last month, Mosby unveiled Aim to B’More, which is modeled off of a similar... More »
New study released by Demo and the NAACP shows black and Hispanic retail workers earn… Source: Black Enterprise
Web companies have expressed interest in trying to lure the NFL away from its traditional… Source: Black Enterprise
Watch Courtney Kemp Agboh chat with the Daily News about how she connected with 50… Source: Black Enterprise
Former astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison says her fear of heights wouldn’t keep her from space… Source: Black Enterprise
As ABFF ambassador, Taraji will join fellow artists, creators and industry innovators as we celebrate… Source: Black Enterprise
Jennifer Hudson may have one of the biggest hearts in the music industry.  The mom, fianceé and family-woman often speaks out against social injustices on social media and in her music but this time around, she used a visual opportunity to spread a message of acceptance and equality for the LGBT community.  In a new... More »
On May 19, celebrated songwriter turned artist Rico Love released his debut studio album, TTLO (Turn the Lights On). True R&B fans loved his commitment to quality work, as the man behind Usher’s There Goes My Baby sang of his own personal struggles with love throughout the project. Â Now, not even a month after the... More »
Ladies, please take a seat! Spread yourself across your couch, breathe slow, deep breaths and awaken your spirit. Now think of your mother, your grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, sisters, girlfriends, mentors, even yourself. Tears begin to flow when I think of the strong women that have enriched my life. I canât imagine life without the loving... More »
Okay, world, you can stop saying that Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith are in an âopen marriage.â Theyâre not. And, this comes straight from the missesâ mouth. In a recent radio interview with Howard Stern, the host asked Pinkett-Smith to set the record straight.âLook I’m not here to be anybody’s watcher,â Pinkett-Smith responded. Iâm not... More »
What a magical world it would be. Ugh, anyone who has gone through a bad breakup knows the special bit of hell that it can be. And you’ve probably at one time or another asked yourself, “Is there such a thing as a ‘good’ breakup?” Not really. BUT, Buzzfeed has imagined a world where breakups... More »
Kork-Ease sandals have come a long way since their 1953 beginnings. Introduced as a comfort shoe, the brand maintained steady acclaim throughout the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. For a long while after that, its popularity dwindled. But now, the shoes are back “in.” And with good reason — to this day, the brand produces shoes... More »
Will he say “fine,” or is it back to the rack? On the latest “Inside Amy Schumer,” Amy takes her boyfriend on a reality show to up his clothing game. Justin Long guest stars as Amy’s unenthusiastic boyfriend “Briiaaaaaahhh.” They’ve been together for five years, and engaged for four and half. Wait until you see... More »
Force 10 Hoops – 2010 Storm Championship Celebration (Photo credit: Aaron Last/Storm Photography) I had no idea what an adventure owning a professional sports franchise would turn out to be back in the early summer of 2007. Never in a thousand years would I have predicted I would want to do something like this, much... More »
June 4 is National Old Maids Day. Yes, seriously. While it seems unlikely that anyone in America actually spends this holiday pitying “old maids” (generally defined as women who are disastrously unmarried while being over the age of — gasp — 25), this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the many women who are smart,... More »
For our annual Body issue, ESSENCE spotlights the many shapes and sizes of beauty we find on the Netflix hit series, Orange Is the New Black (back for its third season on June 12). Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, Laverne Cox, Vicky Jeudy, Adrienne C. Source: Essence
Sometimes the only cure for a bad love hangover is a really great song. We’re adding Mariah Carey’s new breakup anthem “Infinity” to our soundtrack of songs to get you over your broken heart and maybe get you in your feelings.“Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney HoustonThere’s still no answer to the famous question Whitney posed... More »
It’s been more than 20 years since we were treated to a new Sister Act, but it looks like our wait is over!The Hollywood Reporter reports that Disney announced today that its ultra-successful Sister Act franchise is coming back for a round three. The original film, which came out in 1992, Source: Essence
“DOPE” is a new coming-of-age film about a young man who has to balance living life in one of L.A.’s worst hoods while trying to get in to college and passing the SAT.  The superstar cast features A$AP Rocky, Chanel Iman, Kimberly Elise and Zoë Kravitz.  Newcomers Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori and Kiersey Clemons light... More »
As we reported yesterday, Janet Jackson’s untitled project is set to roll out in 30 days with a brand new single. Â For the first time in 7 years, Ms. Jackson will bless the world with a new album through her very own label.Janet is already an accomplished singer, dancer and actress. Source: Essence
I spent 18 years traveling all over the world for work. As a sales and marketing professional in the semiconductor industry, I got to see a lot of places I would never have otherwise seen and for that I am eternally grateful! And I learned nearly everything in my list below the hard way. ... More »
Teaching computer science in a way that makes it accessible to women makes it more… Source: Black Enterprise
Paul Lamar Hunter is living proof that neither limits nor lineage can determine the quality… Source: Black Enterprise
Making civics a higher priority, some teachers are corralling technology as a way of both… Source: Black Enterprise
Efforts emerge to quell the tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve, but… Source: Black Enterprise
Gov. Cuomo announces new plan to protect the pay and health of nail salon employees. Source: Black Enterprise
Career planning is not an activity that should be done onceâin high school or collegeâand then left behind as we move forward in our jobs and careers. Career planning is an activity that is best done on a regular basis, especially given the data that the average worker will change careers (not jobs) multiple times... More »
No, just because you’re older doesn’t mean you don’t have sex (or at least think about it). Putting that myth to rest once and for all is a group of grandmas playing an epic game of “kill, marry, f**k” — and nobody is off limits. Elite Daily gathered together a group of older ladies who... More »
The Church of England group that successfully campaigned to ordain female bishops is now fighting for greater gender inclusivity by saying God should be called both “he” and “she.” Members of Women and the Church (WATCH) started shaking up the way Anglican church leaders talk about God by raising the issue in interviews with several... More »
I was 16 when my friends dubbed me The Neurotic One. Wait. (I had to stop and consider this.) Not everyone freaks out the way I do? People walk around just feeling relaxed all the time? It was a groundbreaking revelation. But surely my friends were wrong. My worries were so legitimate — a sign... More »
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Another woman has turned up dead in this small city, leaving residents on edge as authorities try to determine if the slaying is linked to the recent deaths and disappearances of several other area women. “I don’t think this is a coincidence that they all knew each other,” Jamil Burgin told The... More »
Paradigm Shifters is a series of interviews with a select group of women from eclectic walks of life. It will highlight real life insight on how women have been able to turn weakness into strength. Each interview is the naked truth about breakdowns that inspired breakthroughs. These women have experienced internal changes, which make them... More »
As campaign season for the 2016 election heats up, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is preparing to officially kick off her campaign on June 13 with a speech on New York City’s Roosevelt Island.During her speech, Clinton, who announced her presidential bid in April, is expected to elaborate on her platforms as well as pay homage... More »
Low-income students are positioned to attend top summer programs via a campaign launched by Wishbone… Source: Black Enterprise
Join the ABFF in supporting black films and black filmmakers this June in NYC. Source: Black Enterprise
If youâre looking for a reason to take a short trip to New York or… Source: Black Enterprise
National events planned for the US Army 240th Birthday on June 14. Source: Black Enterprise
Some of the best wines paired with your favorite summer barbecue recipes. Source: Black Enterprise
35 years ago, i-D Magazine launched to serve the youth fashion, music and art enthusiasts in the UK. Since then, the brand and publication has remained on the cutting edge of innovative design, typography and artistic representation of street fashion. Source: Essence
Key provisions in the controversial Patriot Act have been temporarily suspended after the Senate was unable to reach a compromise by midnight of last night.The Patriot Act, which was signed by President Bush shortly after 9/11, has allowed the government and the National Security Agency to “spy” on Americans, giving them access to individuals’ private... More »
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Monday that retailer Abercrombie & Fitch may have violated workplace discrimination law when it turned down a Muslim job applicant because she wore a hijab, even though her religious beliefs never came up in the interview. Samantha Elauf, the job seeker at the center of the case,... More »
E.L. James really knows how to stretch out a story, doesn’t she? On Monday, the Fifty Shades of Grey author announced via Instagram that she’ll be releasing a new version of the S&M-thriller, told from the point of view of billionaire, Christian Grey. Hello all. For those of you who have asked, Christian’s POV of... More »
My recent travels to the South made me curious about women and their contributions from the Southern states. Match the following Southern Belles with their accomplishments: ____ 1. The “mother of the civil rights movement,” in 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama city bus to a white man. ____... More »
Floyd Mayweather, known physical abuser of the women he purportedly loves, appears to also enjoy threatening to publicly humiliate them. TMZ Sports has obtained court filings by Mayweatherâs former fiancée, Shantel Jackson, that provide a detailed look into the psychological torture the boxer allegedly inflicts on women. In particular, we can see at least the... More »
Graduating at the top of the class is an incredible feat in itself, but this student’s journey there made it all the more astounding. Trameka Pope, a student at Wendell Phillips Academy High School in Chicago, has been through a lot. While she was in grade school, Pope and her mother were homeless, Fox 32... More »
In a world of social media show offs and reality TV, itâs hard to tell whatâs real and whatâs just for show. Enter Tiffany Hardin, a 20-something media strategist with a vision to help women be their most authentic selves by adding some truths to our digital diets. âI wanted to promote positive images of women... More »
Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.On Friday night, Kanye West addressed graduating students at prestigious fashion school Los Angeles Trade Technical College, and delivered the address like only he can.His most memorable line? âWhen youâre the absolute best, you get hated on the most.âBefore taking to the podium to address the crowd, West watched... More »
Good news for Tidal subscribers: your favorite Beyoncé hits will not disappear.When a Bloomberg news report critiquing Tidalâs flaws was released on Thursday it claimed that due to financial disputes over streaming rights, Sony and Warner may pull Queen Beyâs music and video from the popular new app, along with other Sony artists. This, of... More »
Rap star Nicki Minaj is Cosmopolitan magazineâs July cover girl and sheâs saluting women big time.The âFeeling Myselfâ rapper spoke candidly about her high maintenance bedroom preferences and why women should always get their way between the sheets.”I demand that I climax. I think women should demand that,” she says. “I have a friend who’s... More »
Jamie Foxx is back on top, with his new album Hollywood: A Story Of A Dozen Roses debuting at No. 1 on the Billboardâs Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 10 on the Billboard 200 charts.20 Sexy R&B Singers We LoveThe âYou Changed Meâ singer is no stranger to success on the charts. This marks... More »
Quad Webb-Lunceford talks business ventures and new season of Married to Medicine airing on June… Source: Black Enterprise
A list of leading black women who made Forbes 2015 World’s Most Powerful Women list. Source: Black Enterprise
Googleâs highly anticipated Google I/O keynote came a slew of announcements that look to shake… Source: Black Enterprise
âNo longer will [the BE Modern Man] be able to stand by and react. He… Source: Black Enterprise
Before the decadeâs end, faster smartphone data in the form of 5G could make its… Source: Black Enterprise
More than 30 years after the United States placed Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, government officials have removed the island nation from the list. Source: Essence
Thongs could potentially become a trend of the past as millennials veer more toward full-coverage undergarments, but many women still have unanswered questions about the barely-there underwear. For example: Do thongs present a health risk? Can they spread infection or affect hygiene? HuffPost Live’s Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani got to the bottom of it on Friday during... More »
Add this to the list of awesome yearbook quotes we’ve seen this year. People always ask Fatima Abdel-Gwad, a 17-year-old from California, why she wears a hijab, Seventeen reported. So she decided to settle it once and for all with her yearbook quote — and a little bit of help from “Harry Potter.” http://kabobkween.tumblr.com/post/119495733267/had-to-keep-it-real-with-my-senior-quote The... More »
After you’ve finished our true crime and best of Netflix round-ups, we’ve got seven more documentaries to stream. “Beyond Clueless” “Beyond Clueless” is the kind of educational content you forget is intellectually stimulating halfway through. The seductively calming voice of narrator Fairuza Balk walks through clips of all the major teen movies of the turn... More »
Crank up the radio in your Trans Am. Put on your terrycloth shorts/romper/shirt. Grab your rainbow flip-flops and join me for a run through the sprinkler in the front yard, won’t you? Below are just a few reasons why my ’70s summers were just the best. 1. Marathon banana seat bike rides. I remember getting... More »
When Tazz Jones was visiting her 5-year-old daughter Maliyah at Childrenâs Hospital of Pittsburgh, she took a sweet photo of the little girl embracing her friend and fellow patient Madelina DeLuca. “This is the perfect example of love,” the mom wrote in the caption. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id))... More »
Hit songwriter and producer, Rico Love has decided to step out front by releasing his debut album, TTLO (Turn The Lights On) [released on May 19th].The album shows a sense of vulnerability and common human experience that was paramount in the R&B of yesteryear. Source: Essence
What would you do if, on your wedding day, one of your guests got down on one knee to propose to their boyfriend or girlfriend? Would you go from happy bride to Bridezilla in three seconds flat or be the first to toast the happy couple?One Iowa bride took the latter route after her sister,... More »
You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dr. Source: Essence
Your job is a massive part of your life. It is a massive part of everyoneâs life if truth be told. You spend so much time there and put in so much effort that you want to be rewarded with pay, recognition and rewards â everything that a good career choice always has in spades.... More »
A Nigerian hotel-booking company raised $1.2 million in VC funding for its expansion throughout Africa. Source: Black Enterprise
Ava DuVernay and African American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM) hosts star-studded Twitter party for… Source: Black Enterprise
Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, sits down with African American women to talk small business concerns. Source: Black Enterprise
Jessica Greenhill recently launched myBOOKbag to bridge the gap between independent authors and interested readers. Source: Black Enterprise
Sheryl Underwood offers several strategies for getting ahead on, and off the stage. Source: Black Enterprise
Defense attorneys in the case against six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray filed an 85-page document yesterday asking a Baltimore judge to move the trial outside of city limits, arguing that their clients’ rights to a fair and impartial jury were at stake.The attorneys said that there hasn’t been enough time... More »
The Nebraska state legislature voted yesterday to overturn the death penalty, making it the first conservative state to do so since North Dakota in 1973.Both democratic and republican senators supported the bill, spearheaded by the state’s first Black senator, Sen. Ernie Chambers, and overturned Gov. Source: Essence
The New York Times reported Wednesday that young women are increasingly embracing “granny panties” and spurning thongs, proving that now more than ever, women are dressing and shopping for themselves. Beyond that, however, lies a notion even more exciting: a change in the way we wear underwear could be signaling a change in our perception... More »
The world is always changing, and it starts with your dictionary. Case in point: Dude, totally been there. Similarly, here are some of our own offerings of new words that don’t really exist yet, but definitely should in the future. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use... More »
The Internet wants Amy Schumer to be the next “Bachelorette,” and now ABC has hopped on board. After Schumer appeared on an episode of the show Monday night, amazingly shutting down “turd” contestant JJ, ABC extended an invite via Twitter for her to join and find a man of her own. Robert Mills, ABC’s senior... More »
A dream is a wish your heart makes, and growing up a lot of little girls’ hearts wished they were a Disney princess. Then the real world happens and tries to ruin things. You get older and start to think you may never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon or ask the... More »
When facing a preventative double mastectomy, Katelyn Carey had no idea what to expect. Now that she is past her procedure, she wants to tell other women in her position: You’re not alone. Carey, a nurse and mother of two, has a family history of breast cancer and underwent a preventative mastectomy at the age... More »
David Oyelowo is a masterful actor. Itâs a skillset the Brit has proven in everything from Selma to The No. 1 Ladiesâ Detective Agency. Although his HBO film, Nightingale, is difficult to watch, the Shakespearean-trained thespian rises above the limitations of being the sole character we see and draws us in so deftly itâs impossible to turn... More »
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Earlier this morning (May 28), Oscar-award winning rapper and actor Common spoke to âThe Steve Harvey Morning Showâ about how excited he is to take the MainStage at the 2015 ESSENCE FEST on Saturday, July 4.His 2015 Oscar win for Best Song, with âGlory,â catapulted the multitalented Chicago native into a new realm of success... More »
<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:3uNcvtjT8Pk]Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has an important message for young women everywhere: Tell your story truthfully.Speaking at a banquet for the nonprofit Girls Write Now, an organization that inspires young female writers, the award-winning author encouraged the girls to stay honest in their writing with no regard how other people will perceive you.”Forget about likability,”... More »
It may be slow moving, but diversity in Silicon Valley is on the rise, says… Source: Black Enterprise
NFL fans are willing to part with additional money in support of their favorite teams… Source: Black Enterprise
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $30 million in funding to increase youth employment opportunities for New… Source: Black Enterprise
Kershel Anthony says his choreography-driven workout, Kerboomka, takes dance fitness to another level. Source: Black Enterprise
How Ylleya Fields search for identity became children’s book series, Princess Cupcake Jones. Source: Black Enterprise
Two of our faves, Erykah Badu & Common made our lives in 2002 when they teamed up for the song, Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)Â which was featured on the soundtrack of feature film and urban classic, Brown Sugar. As if the song wasn’t amazing enough, they subsequently released an accompanying visual that... More »
Young women are ditching their skimpy g-strings in exchange for pieces offering a little more coverage. Welcome (back) to the age of innocence.A new article from the New York Times found that fewer and fewer Millennials are buying thongs, and thatâsurprise!âthey’d rather wear pieces like boy shorts and high-waisted briefs that offer a little more... More »
Question: Dear Steve, I have been trying to get a loan to pay off my credit card debt. I am unable to do so as my credit score is to low. I have been checking into debt management but I don’t know what I am doing and I am scared of all of them. I... More »
We’ve all been there. Sex with a mate that is boring or, even worse, plain bad. Perfunctory foreplay, a hand or tongue that never seems to find the right place or the right rhythm, the thrust that starts too soon or is over too fast. But we also know that sex can be tricky to... More »
On International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, the global health community paused to stand with the more than two million women around the world who live with the untreated aftermath of this devastating childbirth injury — and to advocate for a day when no woman suffers from this preventable and treatable condition. Around the world,... More »
First lady Michelle Obama is “the hugger-in-chief,” according to White House photographer Pete Souza. On Wednesday, Souza posted a series of photos on Medium.com, with an intro noting that Obama enjoys hugging almost anyone she meets. “My staff and I have been photographing her since Inauguration Day, and as the following photographs clearly show, sheâs... More »
There’s a lot to be learned about love and marriage from the people who’ve been at it a long, long time — like grandma and grandpa. We recently asked HuffPost readers to tell us the most important marriage lesson their grandparents taught them. Read their words of wisdom below. Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost... More »
Twenty jail systems across the country are receiving a financial incentive to drastically reduce the number of individuals behind bars.The MacArthur Foundation announced today that it would be distributing $150,000 grants to 20 jails or counties in an attempt to eliminate unnecessary incarceration and ensure fairness within municipal court systems. “Despite growing national attention to the... More »
A new round of protests emerged in Baltimore yesterday after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proposed the $30 million construction of a Baltimore juvenile detention centerâone day before cutting $11 million from the cityâs public school funding.During yesterday morning’s commute, more than 40 protestors took to highways to protest the proposal, sparking outrage among commuters and... More »
15 years ago, Grammy-Award winning singer and actress Jill Scott released her debut album, “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1.”  Now, she’s returning with fifth studio album, “Woman,” due out before the end of August. In a new interview with our friends over at The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Jill and Steve reminisce over the... More »
So long, Litchfield Penitentiary! Hello, Broadway! Source: Essence
You know Shirley Strawberry as the co-host of one of the most successful, nationally syndicated programs in the nation, âThe Steve Harvey Morning Show.â Since 2000, the Chicago native has worked tirelessly to become one of the best voices in radio, and has shaped the lives of the showâs eight million listeners with blunt advice... More »
As a judge of business plan competitions, I am amazed the aspiring moguls, many with… Source: Black Enterprise
A ‘good’ education does not have to mean an ‘expensive’ education.This story helps us take… Source: Black Enterprise
Valeisha Butterfield, author and WEEN co-founder who has seen major career success since age 18… Source: Black Enterprise
Miss Frances Udukwu announced winner of the annual Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant May 23,… Source: Black Enterprise
New survey shows the benefits and negative impact of job-hopping on an employee’s career. Source: Black Enterprise
Jhamar Youngblood sees Blastchat, his iPhone application, making âmass communication as easy as possible.â Source: Black Enterprise
Akin Akinsanya put his own spin on Restaurant Week, providing restaurateurs of African descent the… Source: Black Enterprise
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that more college graduates… Source: Black Enterprise
BE Modern Man is an integrative 10-week Web initiative that honors the essence, image and… Source: Black Enterprise
Before they even jump ship, what your employees say about your company could be sinking… Source: Black Enterprise
…to make an end is to make a beginning… T. S. Eliot Building Explodes in NYC’s East Village. This was the headline online for The New York Post on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:34 p.m. Twenty-four minutes after a gas explosion caused four buildings to be engulfed in flames. At 3:00 p.m., McKenzie Roese... More »
Nicky Stansell will always remember two phone calls that forever changed her life. The first, 19 years ago, informed her that her brother Noel was near-death due to complications from AIDS. The second, in July 2014, brought her the long awaited news that after years of false starts she was finally selected as an adoptive... More »
Hilary Clinton recently announced she is running for President. Many people still remember when Bill Clinton was President and had his infamous affair with Monica Lewinsky. Hilary chose back then to stay with Bill. Did they really get past the affair? They seem happy enough in public. Perhaps they really are. It is true that... More »
There is a classic exercise used by beginning meditators where they eat a raisin very slowly and mindfully. While I’m not a big fan of raisins, I am a big fan of this exercise and the profound lessons to be learned from it. Join me in this game, if you will. Grab a strawberry or... More »
A sinking feeling hits me when the words come out of my mouth: “So, you’re going to choose to act like a baby instead of a big girl?” Ouch. Hello shaming. That must have hurt my recalcitrant 5-year-old. Lucky for me, kids are really resilient. When I apologize and ask to start over, she’s open... More »
R&B singer and Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood star, Omarion has just joined this year’s ESSENCE Festival lineup! The Grammy Award-nominated and platinum-selling singer will be performing in Verizon’s Now Playing Superlounge on Sunday, July 5th. Source: Essence
Three thousand dollar shoes? Check. $2,500 stretch Hummer? Check. $720 gown? Check. Source: Essence
By Cecily Mauran This past year, eight friends and I traveled to Chile, Turkey, and Myanmar to work with entrepreneurs and organizations that support entrepreneurs. Working, living, and generally spending all of our time together with these people, often in challenging environments, tested our patience and raised our threshold for stress and aptitude. It was... More »
I stood in the cold exam room, tightly hugging the vagabond little soul I had rescued from the animal shelter 14 years prior. Skyler was the college graduation gift I had given myself, and my fellow traveler in life from my days as an ambitious yet naive small market television reporter, to big city happy... More »
April 25th is the birthday of my third son. His name was Roger, because that was the name one of my other little boys, who loved Roger Rabbit, gave to him. He died before he was born, and I gave birth to him knowing that he was already gone. My partner and I held him... More »
Move over, Baddie Winkle. There’s a new fashionable Instagrandma on the block who’s inspiring us all to be a little more stylish. Meet Betty Bailey. The 90-year-old fashionista is taking Instagram by storm with her killer fashion sense. She was even featured in a shoot for VICE Magazine earlier this month. Hi my names #BettyBailey.... More »
According to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, men who drink the caffeine equivalent of two to three cups of coffee per day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction. The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that men who consumed between 85 and 170... More »
Regina Scott always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Today, she is the first female African American to achieve the rank of commander in Los Angeles Police Departmentâs history. read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine
The thing about career progression is that people choose all kinds of different paths to achieve their goals. Some will rely on experience alone while others prefer to study for a university degree or two. These days, employers have their pick of the bunch when it comes to hiring new staff members. So, how should... More »
Whether someone emails us an âAsk the DUOâ question on our website, during a client interview or interacting with great folks we meet on our book tour, one question thatâs regularly posed to us is, âIf Iâm starting over again, when is it a good time to introduce my children to someone Iâm dating, and... More »
While Memorial Day festivities are officially over, itâs a subtle reminder that sunscreen season is here. Recently the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology stating that many women still aren’t wearing sunscreen on their face.The findings reveal that only 43 percent of... More »
<ess_youtube>[YOUTUBE-ID:lZ0CS-wGt7A]On Thursday, Lindenhurst, Long Island resident Ronica Copes received a letter in her mailbox boldly asking her and her family to move because they’re Black.The letter, that was addressed to the “African-American Family”, was printed on plain white paper in bold capital letters stating, âThis is coming from the Lindenhurst Community. Lindenhurst is 84% white.... More »
Cleveland police have arrested a total of 71 people following the Saturday verdict that found patrolman Michael Brelo not guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2012 shooting deaths of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell, reports AP.City officials say though protests were largely peaceful t Source: Essence
ESPN offered a peek at one of the charts in their analytic arsenal – the… Source: Black Enterprise
Harvard University study finds that working mothers have a positive impact on the career success… Source: Black Enterprise
Parking tickets are considered debts to cities or municipalities. That means credit bureaus treat them… Source: Black Enterprise
First Lady Michelle Obama responds to President Obama’s #GemmeFive Challenge on Twitter. Source: Black Enterprise
Celebrate Janet Jackson’s return to music with 10 of her greatest hits. Source: Black Enterprise
When you Google “feminism,” the first thing that comes up is the definition. After that, a couple of articles about Emma Watson, and then a website called “feminism.org.” You know what doesn’t pop up? Man hating. So why is it that feminism is regarded as a complete hatred of anything masculine? I’ll be the first... More »
Once upon a time, probably in a castle not that far away and actually in Rhode Island, there was a beautiful princess and wildly talented business woman named Taylor Swift who didn’t think she was a feminist. She said it was “too strong” a word, and that she didn’t “think of things as guys versus... More »
My son, my one and only child, graduates this week. So, in the spirit of letting go, I tried to imagine what life will be like for him in 10 years. This is what I came up with. June 1, 2025 Dear Son, You always told me that you were going to live with us... More »
A “family” group doesn’t want transgender girls accepted into the Girl Scouts of America, but the Girl Scouts sure don’t care. Last week, the American Family Association launched a petition demanding the Girl Scouts rescind their policy welcoming transgender girls. The petition reads: “This means girls in the organization will be forced to recognize and... More »
Actress Lena Dunham took to Twitter to show support for sexual assault activist Emma Sulkowicz after posters accusing both women of lying about being raped appeared Wednesday around New York City. When Sulkowicz graduated from Columbia University this week, she also concluded an art project — in which she carried a mattress around campus for... More »
One of the biggest complaints from single women about dating is that it can feel like it takes forever for a guy theyâre into to make a move. Well, news flash: Not all the fellas know when or how to pursue a woman â even when theyâre digging her too. The dating game is a... More »
Not to get too deep but the African oral tradition is alive and well and was a big part of the black-ish season-one finale.Thatâs because Pops told a fun and fascinating story in Wednesday nightâs installment about his grandparents in hopes of fleshing out Jack and Dianeâs family tree project for school. Source: Essence
Boost online awareness fast â even if itâs last minute! Memorial Day and warmer weather are here. Have you prepared your promotions and content relevant to this time of year and your target market? If not, donât worry. There is still some time to create a few content-pieces this month such as: 1. Blogs You... More »
Many of us hold onto control for dear life. We attach ourselves to outcomes, push for things to happen the way we want them to go and try to run the show. The reality is that things go much more smoothly when we allow them to happen instead of making them happen. When we are... More »
At first glance, the stark photographs in Polly Brownâs new book, Little Deaths, seem bound together only by their banality: A rumpled sofa, an office chair, the row of reading lights and flight attendant call buttons hanging over an airplane seat. But Brownâs project prompts viewers to consider these mundane spots in a different light.... More »
Lalah Hathaway was born into music. Â The daughter of the legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway and accomplished musician Eulalah Hathaway is often referred to as “The First Daughter of Soul,” not only because of who her parents are but also because of her undeniable vocal talent. Â The Grammy-Award winning artist has six studio albums and... More »
By Emma Batha CASABLANCA, May 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Girls as young as eight in Mozambique and Zambia are forced to go to camps where they are shown how to please a man in bed in order to prepare them for married life, activists said at an international conference on ending child marriage. These... More »
It’s rough out there for a night owl. As the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm — and they also get a lot of the praise. Evening people get a bad rap, but some folks just can’t help but burn the midnight oil. In fact, research suggests that we may not be able... More »
This year’s ESSENCE Fest lineup just keeps getting better and better! After announcing an already amazing lineup for this year’s highly anticipated festival, we have added a few more names to the list that are sure to double your excitement!Comedian, best-selling author, love guru, and Emmy winner, Steve Harvey has just been added to Empowerment... More »
It’s not hard to believe that Maybach Music Group’s resident smooth talker, Wale, started out writing poetry before he pursued a rap career in 2006. Â Since his early mixtape days in Washington DC, the former collegiate football player wrote down how he felt and used spoken word to express his truths. Source: Essence
According to a 2013 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service, jobseekers who volunteered increased their chances of landing a job by 27 percent. Opportunities for skills building and networking were cited as the most likely causes for such a drastic increase, but increased motivation and confidence were also credited with improving the... More »
According to Visa Europe, small business owners that donât accept credit cards risk losing up to 25 percent of their customers. Thanks to todayâs mobile payments solutions, you can take payments on the go anywhere, anytime. The best mPOS solution for your business depends on your needs and your budget. Your Tablet as POS In... More »
Don’t miss PINK’s 6th Annual Spring Women’s Business Lunch, coming up on June 4th, 2015 at Atlanta’s 103 West. To register today, click here. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?’http’:’https’;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+’://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js’;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, ‘script’, ‘twitter-wjs’); lang: en_US Source: Little Pink Book
Originally posted on Forbes.com By Katie Morell We negotiate every day of our lives. In the company of friends we discuss what to bring to a potluck. At work we negotiate with vendors and clients over project fees and with our bosses over pay raises. read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine
Anyone starting out in business should be aware of the challenges ahead, and entrepreneurial women may have to deal with issues and difficulties that men in business do not have to face. These additional hurdles, which present a real challenge to many women when starting out in business, can be overcome by understanding the underlying... More »
By Literally, Darling Staff As our situations in politics, climate change, global diplomacy, and social discrimination continue to grow more complex and embittered, sometimes our only refuge is looking back at the ’90s, a simpler time. This is especially true in the context of feminism — where in 2015, “feminist” is apparently a dangerous thing... More »
If you didn’t know how much of a “bad gal” Rihanna is, you know now.The singer lived up to the moniker with her performance of “Bitch Better Have My Money” on Saturday Night Live.A highspeed chase in a faux car, a “kidnapped passenger” and her edgy outfit was just the beginning of the captivating close... More »
Beyonce recently traveled to Haiti in an effort to assist the United Nations on a humanitarian mission.According to Vibe, with her organization BeyGood, Beyonce visited towns throughout the country to help with food, water and other imperative resources including medical attention from the UN doctors. Haiti U.N. Source: Essence
Girl Sex 101 is an invaluable and necessary resource that aims to change the face of queer sex education forever. It’s no secret that sex education in the Western world is less than adequate — and formalized sex education for queer people is virtually nonexistent. Girl Sex 101 seeks to change this reality by combining... More »
VATICAN CITY, May 17 (Reuters) – Pope Francis named two Palestinian women as saints on Sunday, in a ceremony in Saint Peter’s Square just days after the Vatican formalized its de facto recognition of the State of Palestine. The canonisation of Sister Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas, founder of the Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of... More »
For some women, menopausal symptoms occur because of the hormonal imbalances that occur as a normal part of this natural life stage. These are the plain facts. If you are entering menopause and are beginning to experience uncomfortable or disturbing symptoms associated with menopause, it could be in part because of the foods that you... More »
You donât have to be in front of the camera to be successful in the entertainment business. Inga Dyer discovered she could have the best of both worlds thanks to her dadâs career advice. After earning a law degree and networking her way to coveted positions at several Black-owned media companies, Dyer now oversees the... More »
Comedian Grace Helbig is a YouTube phenomenon, the star of her own new show on E! and a New York Times bestselling author, but the self-proclaimed “awkward older sister” says she owes all her success to failure. In a commencement speech she delivered Friday at her alma mater, Ramapo College, Helbig, 29, recalled an epiphany... More »
Janet Jackson fans’ wishes have been answered. Just weeks after a mock missing poster asking for her return went viral, the singer has revealed some big news.According to E! News, Jackson has officially announced via a video posted on Twitter that she’s back. “I promised you’d hear it Fromm my lips, and now you will,” she... More »
Janet Jackson rewarded her fans with some major news on her birthday. On Saturday, Jackson celebrated turning 49 years old by dropping a video announcing a new album and tour. The singer tweeted the video with the hashtag #ConversationsInACafe, the presumed title of her upcoming album. In the video Jackson says, “This year: new music,... More »
Bill Cosby has broken his silence.According to E! Source: Essence
By Dr. Chad Larson, NMD, DC, CCN, CSCS You may not know it, but May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, so letâs take this opportunity to discuss what celiac disease is, how it is diagnosed, and dispel three misconceptions about gluten. Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that affects one in 100 people in... More »
Details of next year’s NBA uniforms surface, including a redesigned “Drake” alternate jersey. Source: Black Enterprise
Our society tends to make debt a moral question, in many instances, equating a person’s… Source: Black Enterprise
In 2012, Cheryl Wood organized a skydiving group to help people step outside of their… Source: Black Enterprise
Blues legend, author, entrepreneur and composure known as the “King of Blues” died in his… Source: Black Enterprise
A month before their wedding, engaged couple Kristie Scherrer and Tavis Doucette participated in a fun and surprisingly emotional experiment. Using makeup and prosthetics, the pair was able to get a glimpse of what they’ll look like as they grow old together. Cut Video collaborated with Field Day on the sweet six-minute video, which shows... More »
When I first ventured into sobriety two years ago, a family friend, who is also sober, said to me: “You’ll be amazed how full your life can be.” At the time, I didn’t believe that. My life was full when I was drinking — at least I thought it was. It took some time, but... More »
Surprising mistakes undermining productivity and profitability that are also holding business managers and owners back from conducting business with more meaning, purpose and urgency In todayâs cut-throat business climate, the pressure to generate profits quickly is often unrelenting and intense. From accommodating anxious shareholders and contending with new competitors that seemingly surface by the hour... More »
There are not many things I complain about when it comes to my upbringing, but a few years ago I did finally admit to my father that I wish he would have taught me more about how to manage money. When I moved out of my parents’ house I had to learn everything on my... More »
The musical theatre adaptation of Lawrence Kasdanâs 1992 Oscar-nominated film, âThe Bodyguardâ will make its North American debut with its Fall 2016 national tour. The award-winning musical, which premiered at Londonâs Adelphi Theatre in Dec. 2012, will star Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox as Rachel Marron (previously played by X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke) and directed... More »
Dear Carrie, For the past three years, my 29-year-old daughter has been working for a good company that offers a 401(k), but she still hasn’t started to contribute. She says she can’t afford it. How can I convince her to get going? — A Reader Dear Reader, I wish I had enough space in this... More »
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson (center, in blue) is one of the organizers behind Harlemâs first food festival. Harlem EatUp! is a four-day festival (May 14-17) celebrating the food and culture of the historic New York neighborhood. Samuelsson spoke with ESSENCE about the what festivalgoers can expect and why a food festival is long overdue in... More »
Solange was the surprise guest at HBOâs Bessie 81 Theater Tour stop in Los Angeles last night. The singer even debuted a new song, written in response to protests in Baltimore and Ferguson. Speaking to ESSENCE earlier in the day, Solange said she felt a sense of responsibility as an artist to respond to what... More »
Congrats are in order for Common! Source: Essence
Tika Sumpter plays Bessie Smith’s lover, Lucille, in the Queen Latifah-led HBO biopic premiering this weekend. Source: Essence
By Wendy VanHatten âTrieste offers no unforgettable landmark, no universally familiar melody, no unmistakable cuisine.â Jan Morris Why on earth would anyone go to Trieste after reading that quote from travel writer Jan Morris? Because. In fact, writers have come to Trieste for years to embrace the cityâs prickly grace, savor its glistening belle époque... More »
Every inch of New Orleans is crawling with culture. Â The impeccable cuisine will make you quit any diet you were doing your best to stick to before, the weather will make you forget you own a coat and the people will make you feel so welcomed that you may never want to leave. Â For these... More »
The days of wishing, hoping and haphazard results are over. What is really going on with your BtoB content strategy? Please answer these questions⦠Are you just posting on social-media when you remember, or just because you âthink you are supposed toâ because everyone else is? Do you have tons of âsocialâ followers, but... More »
(and Eight Everyday Ways to Infuse It into Your Parenting) As parents we’re willing to go to great lengths to ensure that our children live the best lives we can give them. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for the simplestâand most powerfulâexpressions of love to fall by the wayside.... More »
Luxury retailers are implementing âSMARTâ mirrors to help you do everything from request a shirt… Source: Black Enterprise
Here are three key things to consider when determining whether you want to rent or… Source: Black Enterprise
How much of your day does your job let you focus on diversity initiatives? If… Source: Black Enterprise
“I’ve gotta tell you â the current situation is about as bad as I’ve seen⦔… Source: Black Enterprise
Common Core math standards, taught effectively, can help any child learn math well. Source: Black Enterprise
Summer is around the corner and it will soon be time for you to put on your brightest and lightest clothes! Until then, you have enough time on your hands to get your wardrobe in order so that you can enjoy each and every moment of the long warm days ahead. Why do you need to do... More »
Whether you’re alone or with a partner — orgasms are simply good for the soul. Here’s how to make them even more pleasurable. A new video created by Refinery29 spoke with Claire Cavanah, the co-founder of sex toy shop Babeland, about the sex toys that will create bigger, better and (possibly) louder orgasms. From pop... More »
The girls of Fifth Harmony know theyâre worth it, and they want you to know that you are, too. In Seventeenâs June/July issue, the singers open up about their insecurities. From being scared to speak up to worrying about their appearance, they have faced individual struggles over the years, but have learned to overcome them... More »
Itâs 2015. By now, reality TV is a young adult, but it hasnât grown out of “The Bachelor” franchise. Despite its bizarre dating rituals, low success rate, and questionable racial and gender politics, the stable of shows is, if anything, more popular than ever. Do people love “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” or do they... More »
If you ask Heather*, she’ll tell you that overall she has a good marriage. She and her husband of 10 years get along and have fun together. They just don’t have sex — or at least they haven’t in almost a year. Heather, 32, told The Huffington Post that when she and her husband first... More »
Kerry Washington thinks Americans are finally ready to embrace diversity on their small screens.At the Paley Center for Media’s tribute celebrating the achievements of African-Americans on TV, the Scandal star said TV networks are finally ârealizing how valuable it is to have diversity and inclusivityâ as part of their programming. âWe’re realizing that itâs important... More »
“By the time I was five, I was a little diva,” glorious queen Stevie Nicks once said. The word diva, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as “a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable.” Mix that understanding with Beyoncé’s wise words, “a diva is a female version of a hustler,” and... More »
To most of us, Brandy is the quintessential overachiever; a phenom who has been able to conquer music and TV, starting off as a teenager and lasting over 20 years in the business. But, as the 36-year-old reveals, pushing forward hasnât always been easy. âI felt like giving up a lot of times in my... More »
Queen Latifah is so convincing in the new HBO movie Bessie, that you will find yourself Googling the real Empress of Blues just to differentiate the two. The rapper turned actress mesmerizes as Bessie Smith, in large part, because she completely loses herself in the role of her career. When the soulful biopic debuts this Saturday,... More »
Tia Mowry on Her Cooking Show, Favorite Recipes, and Whether Food Really Is the Way to a Man’s Heart
Itâs officialâTia Mowry has yet another trade that she can add to her already overflowing resume. The actress/businesswoman/author/producer/mom recently introduced her latest project: Tia at Home, her new cooking show on the Cooking Channel.The 36-year-old actress took a break from the kitchen to chat with ESSENCE.com about her deep-seated love of cooking, how she makes... More »
ESSENCE.com guest editor Zendaya has shared her celebrity crush list, her favorite natural hair looks, and favorite nail trends. Here, she shares 5 things she adores. 1. Source: Essence
Experian kicked off National Financial Literacy Month with new app and a study that demonstrates that users of Experian® recently announced the release of its mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app empowers Experian Credit TrackerSM members to interact with their credit, including their FICO® Scores based on Experian data, in new ways so they can make... More »
Women have $7 billion in buying power as consumers, generate $1.4 trillion in revenues as business owners and have created more than a quarter of a million jobs since 2007. Women have the economic clout and power to enact significant influence. Pamela Prince-Eason, President and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leader in women’s business... More »
“It’s more than just boxing, it’s more than a sporting event, and that’s why we… Source: Black Enterprise
Software developers Jamal and Felicia OâGarro started Code Crew in January 2013. It was only… Source: Black Enterprise
High school graduation rates reach record high, but challenges remain for low-income students. Source: Black Enterprise
We’re all aware of some of the injustices women face on a day-to-day basis — whether it be lack of equal pay, cat-calling or simply longer bathroom lines. Then there are the fashion and beauty struggles that women constantly deal with while our male counterparts remain naive and clueless. Below, we’ve rounded up some of... More »
Former “Pretty Wild” star and member of the Bling Ring, Alexis Neiers, has left her breaking and entering days behind her and can now help you deliver your baby. Neiers gave birth to her daughter back in 2013, and tells Ravishly she was inspired to become a doula after she didn’t have the home birth... More »
When I went through my first major breakup, I let myself go to a very dark, heartbroken place. Consolations like, “You’ll get over it eventually” or “At least now you know what you want from a relationship,” meant nothing to me. I just wanted to sit at home, lean into the pain and listen to... More »
Not too long ago, it was practically unheard of for a father to raise his children full-time instead of working for money. In the 1970s, only six U.S. men identified themselves as stay-at-home parents. Not 6 percent — six men, in the entire country. Last year, by contrast, an estimated 1.9 million fathers remained home... More »
The New York Times investigative series by Sarah Maslin Nir on the exploitation of nail salon workers brings long-awaited attention to a critical issue affecting many Asian-American women. Over 40 percent of nail salon workers nationwide are Asian-American. The average nail technician is 38 years old, has worked in the industry for nine years and... More »
<ess_brightcove<[BRIGHTCOVE-ID:4234664398001]Is Olivia finally ready to say goodbye to Fitz? We’ve seen them do this many times, but will it be real this time? Sure, he’s a married man and they both have no business doing what they’re doing, but darn it…we’re still glued to their illicit affairWe’re sure you’ll be watching tomorrow night (10/9c on... More »
Starting with the team in 2010, Williams recently finished his fifth season as head coach,… Source: Black Enterprise
Nation’s leading black entrepreneurs and executives gather in Atlanta for Black Enterprise’s 20th Annual Entrepreneurs… Source: Black Enterprise
A new report says that more people cut off their cable or satellite dish service… Source: Black Enterprise
Meet Eva. Not only is she an incredibly eligible 69-year-old Norwegian, she is also mother to one of the sweetest sons ever. Eva’s son, Alex Lyngaas, took it upon himself to find love for his single mother by putting together a totally compelling dating ad for her, in the form of a clever video. The... More »
Last week, Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung proposed that yes, women can, in fact, have it all. Just as soon as men get pregnant. Leung argues that even though today, more women graduate from college than men (and charge headfirst into promising careers), “all the gains women achieve at the beginning of their careers evaporate... More »
Last June, one of my “spiritpreneur” coaching clients called me in tears. She had been offered the new contract that we had carefully positioned her to receive. She would now easily be respected and regarded as an expert and guru in her niche. Her brand evolution happened pretty quickly and now she was about to... More »
Do you remember those days when getting out of the house was as simple as grabbing your purse or wallet, slipping on a pair of shoes, opening the door and leaving? Three kids later (ages 1, 3, and 5), those days are long gone in these parts. But I am happy to say that I... More »
An Indiana woman who will turn 100 years old later this month has received her high school diploma more than eight decades after she originally was supposed to graduate. Lora Lois LeMond White Hardy received the certificate Tuesday evening at the Anderson Community Schools board of trustees meeting. Hardy needed just four more credits to... More »
Kate Williams was 21 weeks pregnant in 2011 when she had an ultrasound anatomy scan to check on the progress of her baby. The news was not good: Her unborn son had Potter syndrome, a fatal condition in which the kidneys fail to develop in the womb. The doctor told Williams, then 31, that her... More »
Mens rights activists have given you another reason to get excited to see “Mad Max: Fury Road.” On a blog called Return of Kings, mens rights activist Aaron Clarey asks men to boycott the film because of all the feminist propaganda. Cool, bro. He wrote that male movie-goers should “not only REFUSE to see the... More »
The Nigerian military has freed hundreds of Nigerian women and girls who were being held by Boko Haram militants in recent weeks. The militants have kidnapped at least 2,000 women and girls since the start of 2014 and according to rights groups they have forced many of the hostages into sexual slavery. In an article... More »
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The Lucky Lady: Yanique Ashwood, 30, Directory of Inventory, Comedy CentralHer Leading Man: Fondel Holder, 30, ESSENCE Senior Marketing Manager/Founder of Soul Society 101Where It All Went Down: The Somerset on Grace Bay in Turks and CaicosHow did you meet your man?I met Rondel outside of the library on our college campus at Temple University.... More »
Tom Brokaw gave a commencement speech at High Point University on Saturday focusing on the nation that graduates inherited from “the Greatest Generation,” those who fought in World War II. He reminded graduates that they have the rights and responsibility to spread “American ideals and culture” and to not be afraid “to be disruptive; find... More »
During her May 12 appearance on “Conan,” Reese Witherspoon talked about a problem many parents of young kids can relate to — dealing with a picky eater. The actress revealed that her 2-year-old son Tennessee refuses to eat anything other than white bread, ketchup and milk. “I have no idea how he’s alive,” she joked.... More »
<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:pg9qpUIS0rg]In 2009, New York-basked photographer Gillian Laub ventured down to Georgia’s Montgomery and Toombs counties, two neighboring areas about 200 miles southeast of Atlanta. Her mission? Source: Essence
There is no one, clear path for women to “success.” There is no map, no obvious way forward because the definition of success is going to be different to each individual person. What is most important as a woman, a mother, an employee, is to figure out what you personally need to be happy and... More »
The best beaches can be found along the Atlantic and Pacific Coast. Here are a few ideas you may wish to consider for your next family beach vacation. Florida. From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami Beach, Florida is a prime resort area for family vacations. With perfect weather and miles and miles of beaches, this area... More »
WASHINGTON — Even as Hillary Clinton solidifies her grasp on her partyâs nomination for president, women remain dramatically underrepresented in American politics, holding only 20 percent of the seats in Congress and just six out of the 50 governorships. Despite gains in 2014, there are still 94 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, with... More »
… Moving Into The Workplace By Riley Folds College graduation season is finally here. Students have taken their last finals, physically moving out of dorms, and transitioning mentally from being a student on campus to a professional in the workplace. For most, this transition began months ago by attending career fairs, emailing out resumes, and interviewing.... More »
I have a daughter. A wonderful, energetic daughter. I think she is wonderful. Even if she were a boy, I still think my child would be the best child ever. Before we knew we were having a girl, my husband and I agreed with the color green for her basic things. Green matched with many... More »
Last August, my son Tom and I walked out of his counselor’s office happy that he got every class and teacher he wanted for his sophomore year in high school. He even got into a film class, which he was really excited about. Our joy was short-lived, though, when school started two weeks later, and... More »
Women Technologists To Be Acknowledged For Thought Leadership and Achievement at the 21st Annual WITI Summit read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine
As protests against police brutality continue across the country, National CARES Mentoring Movement along with singer and activist Harry Belafonte will host a town hall telephone call tonight for both mentors and community leaders.National CARES, a mentoring program aimed at expanding opportunities and programs catering to Black children, announced the call last week in the... More »
At 24, home meant a rundown farm house that was a bit off the grid in the Maryland countryside. My partner and I had been together only a few months and hastily moved there when I discovered I was pregnant. The house belonged to my grandfather, a wealthy lawyer with a taste for liquor which... More »
Despite losing her eyesight about two years ago, Lucy Edwards has mastered her daily beauty routine — no mirror required. Lucy, 19, lost sight in her right eye when she was 11, BuzzFeed reports. She lost it in her left eye when she was 17. With her sister’s support, she was able to come up... More »
Just like she does during her fights, Ronda Rousey took control the moment she discovered her then-boyfriend had secretly taken nude pictures of her. In an interview with Opie Radio on SiriusXM Monday to promote her new book, My Fight/Your Fight, UFC bantamweight champion Rousey said she was working social media on her boyfriend’s computer... More »
Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea finally released the music video for “Pretty Girls,” which they were seen filming last month. It features crimped hair, jorts, leopard crop tops and ’80s-style neon. The vid is supposedly an homage to the ’80s cult classic “Earth Girls Are Easy,” starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, and is, like... More »
Eleni Antoniadou, 27, is an extraordinary young scientist who hopes to change the face of medicine. Named one of Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 in health care this year, Antoniadou is the co-founder of the startup Transplants Without Donors, which aims to jumpstart the use of lab-generated organs in clinical transplants. In 2011, she directly... More »
Does penis size really matter to women? The video content creator website called Cut decided to find out. In a new video, Cut asked 33 women between the ages of 18 and 50 if size matters. “As in height or width or strength? Thereâs so many different sizes!” one woman replies in the beginning of... More »
Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Tawny Willoughby, a 27-year-old nurse who grew up in a small Kentucky town, shared a photo to Facebook in April ahead of May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The image shows her face after using a cream called Aldara, or imiquimod, to treat skin cancer. The cream... More »
By Anjali Enjeti You remember childhood, don’t you? We wore our house keys around our necks like dog tags, walked home from school alone and let ourselves inside while our parents were still at work. We crossed busy intersections during rush hour to purchase bubble gum cigarettes with change from empty soda cans. Our playgrounds... More »
Is there a God? It’s perhaps the most asked question of all time, and the answer lies purely in faith. Do you have faith that there is a higher power, or do you think that the worshipping of an unknown entity is fruitless?A new study just released from the Pew Research Center finds that fewer... More »
Academic studies can be fascinating… and totally confusing. So we decided to strip away all of the scientific jargon and break them down for you. The Background When it comes to sex, people often think: The more, the better. (And if you’re having fun, why not?) Researchers often take that one step further, suggesting: The... More »
I teach workshops to adults about how to have healthier, more pleasurable, more intimate sex lives. As a sex educator, I get to shed light on topics that most people didn’t get the chance to learn about in during their formal education. There are certain themes that come up in workshop after workshop. People have... More »
Just in time for the Friday release of “Pitch Perfect 2,” actress Rebel Wilson announced this week sheâs joining forces with plus-size clothing brand Torrid to launch her own fashion collection. âRebel for Torrid,â a limited-edition âholiday collection,â will hit stores in November, according to a Tuesday press release. According to the release, the company... More »
My mamma was perched on the corner of E 59th and 5th, a frisbee toss, if she had a good arm, from the Plaza Hotel. She awaited my arrival for over an hour, scanning the crowd for her person to pass. The set goal was to finish a marathon and to beat Oprah’s time while... More »
Facebook just announced a move toward addressing the increasingly large and embarrassing income gap between the haves and have-nots in Silicon Valley. The company will give contractors — think janitors, cooks — a minimum wage of $15 an hour and offer them the kinds of benefits that are extremely basic to the vast majority of... More »
Experts pick the season’s easiest, most carefree styles. By Megan Deem @media only screen and (min-width : 500px) {.ethanmobile { display: none; } } Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may... More »
If you needed another reason to go to Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez announced on Tuesday night that her residency deal with Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is officially a go. “I’ve been preparing for this moment my entire life,” Lopez said in a statement. “The show is going to be a multifaceted high energy Jenny... More »
Illustration from Theresa Duncan’s Chop Suey, restored by Rhizome Long before Zoe Quinnâs moving attempt to enlighten others about the experience of mood disorders through her interactive fiction game Depression Quest, Theresa Duncan was making waves with her feminist CD-ROMs. And although Quinnâs work, which brought her under harsh scrutiny by misogynistic gamers who gathered... More »
If you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million U.S. adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Doctors typically diagnose patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder if they suffer from symptoms of anxiety (constant worry, insomnia, difficulty concentration and more) for more than six months. But according to Everyday... More »
I’ve become somewhat proficient at observing facial expressions and body movements during a conversation. I can read faces, and I don’t even need to play a game of poker to do so. All I need to do is let a stutter slip from between my lips and I can see the full reveal before the... More »
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile hike, starting a new career or attempting to find... More »
Nearly 1/5 small businesses is already at risk for being hit by cybercrime and even… Source: Black Enterprise
Director Ava DuVernay may be headed to Marvel. The studio is considering DuVernay, nominated for a Best Director Golden Globe for “Selma,” for an upcoming superhero film, according to The Wrap. Marvel apparently wants DuVernay to direct either âBlack Pantherâ or âCaptain Marvel,” both due out in 2018. She would be the first black woman... More »
I sit, legs crossed, in a Kundalini yoga class. A dear friend recently started teaching this type of spiritual yoga, and I am there to support her. As the class begins, I try to ignore the discomfort in my solar plexus. It is a knot of fear right in the center of my gut. The... More »
Get ready for glitter and rock ‘n’ roll. The first official trailer for “Jem and the Holograms” has arrived. Director Jon M. Chu’s film version of the ’80s animated TV show follows Aubrey Peeples’ Jerrica Benton, aka Jem, a foster child at home and a pink-haired rocker on stage. When her sister Kimber (Stefanie Scott)... More »
Amplify4Good is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved communities solve problems by using the resources… Source: Black Enterprise
New survey shows 2015 college graduates are more confident about their ability to do well… Source: Black Enterprise
Meghan Trainor, whose hit single “All About That Bass” celebrates curvy figures and berates the media for photoshopping women’s bodies, appears digitally slimmed down in photos sent out by the clothing line Ted Baker. Trainor appeared conspicuously skinnier in photos released Monday by the company than in shots available from Getty Images showing the voluptuous... More »
Tom Brady and the Patriots aren’t happy with the NFL’s decision, and Brady’s agent says… Source: Black Enterprise
This Staten Island son just made his parents very, very happy. On Sunday, Nick Raymond surprised his mom and dad with a wonderful gift for their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary — a two-week, all-expenses-paid vacation to Hawaii, where they’d always dreamt of going. He filmed their sweet reactions and posted the video to YouTube. via... More »
Your family budget does not necessarily have to fit a template – even if you do use a template, you can customize it. A budget that really fits your style and family dynamic tends to be a lot easier to stick with, and can even be fun! Here are some tips for making a creative,... More »
On Friday, May 8, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at a small powerhouse… Source: Black Enterprise
WalletHub releases a report that shows the best and worst cities for young professionals to… Source: Black Enterprise
Verizon Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a deal to buy AOL… Source: Black Enterprise
I don’t drink or smoke, so when I want to wind down after a long day, feel-good films are my vice: Lifetime movies, anything by Tyler Perry and anything with J Lo. Naturally, when I found out that she was co-producing and starring in a new flick, I looked forward to it. Lopez’s roles are... More »
By: Rachael Rettner Published: 05/11/2015 11:39 AM EDT on LiveScience Babies in the United States are more likely to be born during regular business hours than during off hours, a finding that suggests that doctors are using medical interventions â such as cesarean sections â to schedule births. The study, which included information from birth... More »
The demise of a romantic relationship is a difficult experience for everyone, regardless of the reasons it is coming to an end. Even under the best-case scenarios where the decision to split up is mutual or merely logistical, there are very real physical and emotional consequences to separating. These can include sleep loss, chest pain,... More »
“I think you earn respect and earn what you’re worth by the way you present… Source: Black Enterprise
After expanding its free tuition program, the number of Starbucks employees working to earn a… Source: Black Enterprise
The makers of a $9 computer have already surpassed the goal of raising $50,000, pulling… Source: Black Enterprise
Inspirational quotes to help graduates prepare for the next chapter. Source: Black Enterprise
This post originally appeared on Confessions of a Boy Toy. In major cities, car-hailing apps like Uber, Lyft, and SideCar are quickly becoming the most reliable form of transportation. With their ubiquity also comes the possibility of a missed connection: getting a ride from a guy who for some reason ends up making you feel... More »
People love to hate Terrence Howard in his now signature role as Lucious Lyon on Empire. But there are more facets to Howard than the cutthroat music mogul he plays on the hit hip-hop drama.The Oscar-nominated actor proves this on the new Fox miniseries, Wayward Pines. Howard costars as Sheriff Arnold Pope, a rum raisin... More »
If I could talk to myself as a young mother 30+ years ago just starting my career, here’s what I would say: Trudy, are you listening to me? Just stop and look at me for a second… You love your kids. Do you understand what I’m saying to you? You are their mother. God gave... More »
I was talking to a client the other day on the phone and it happened again. The same thing that has happened to me and to practically every woman I have ever mentored. I call it “Achievers Amnesia.” (perhaps you have it too?) After three minutes of celebrating all of the amazing things she had... More »
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey criticized the NFL Tuesday for doling out a harsher punishment to Tom Brady over the “deflategate” controversy than it originally did to Ray Rice for beating his then-fiancée, according to ABC affiliate WCVB. “I’m just struck by the fact that somebody like Ray Rice gets a two-game suspension and Tom... More »
I started my Spring Cleaning a few weeks ago and, as usual, when I stumbled upon a box of old photos, the cleaning promptly came to a halt so that I could peruse my past, feel nostalgic and sigh over the swift passage of time. During this most recent visit to the “old me,” I... More »
The moment I had my child, multiple people added me to parent pages. Like a rite of passage, suddenly, I was part of this media cult where discussions like what organic lotion to let your kid wear, strollers to sell and play dates took place. After two years of being a part of these groups... More »
As far as legacies go, my tastes lie with something simple, like a check. Or stock. Or heirloom china. Unfortunately, Mama wasn’t the heirloom china type. What I got when she departed for the peaceful place where mothers don’t have to cook, clean or say, “If I told you once, I told you a million... More »
Americans want Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Tubman was the winner of a 10-week poll conducted by the nonprofit group Women On 20s, which wants to replace President Andrew Jackson with a woman on a $20 bill. Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad, received 33.6 percent of... More »
I’m a mother by adoption to three children ages 2, 4 and 6. I’m the leader of a large adoptive and foster parenting support group. I write about adoption for a living. In essence, I’m passionate about adoption. Because of my involvement in the adoption community and our family’s very apparent adoption status (our kids... More »
From “The Hunger Games” to the upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road,” sci-fi and action films often paint the future as a dreary, post-apocalyptic hellscape. The good news: even in the dystopian future, women are butt-kicking survivors, according to “Mad Max” star Charlize Theron. “We don’t want to be guys, but in a post-apocalyptic world, we... More »
On the heels of Mother’s Day, Women’s Health Week is the perfect opportunity to remind all women about the importance of paying attention to their health. Women are often the center of a family, a neighborhood, a business or a volunteer effort, but as I remind women every day, we cannot fulfill these roles unless... More »
Last week on YouTube, I stumbled on a clip from the 70s where Phil Donahue was interviewing the daughter of late Hollywood actress Joan Crawford. Christina Crawford’s haunting memoir, Mommie Dearest, had just been released. On the show, she told an unbelievable story that was recounted in the book, but not in the movie. When... More »
A new parenting-themed Instagram account captures everyday life for moms and dads in the throes of raising young kids. Titled Average Parent Problems, the Instagram features photos that sum up the daily grind of parenting — from laundry disasters to lego-related injuries. Mommy Shorts creator Ilana Wiles launched Average Parent Problems less than a month... More »
“Life is way too short to spend another day at war with yourself.” –Anonymous Going to extremes for beauty is not a new phenomenon. Women used to have ribs removed to make their midsections thin, and Chinese women used to have their feet bound to keep them small. Beauty is big business. In the United... More »
In “Preggoland,” Ruth spends most of her time working at an off-brand Walmart and drinking out of a cellphone-shaped flask. She’s in her 30s and it seems like everyone around her is starting a family, while she still has few plans beyond being the speediest checkout girl. Her friends are growing tired of her antics... More »
As with many African Americans, “inclusion” — an act of being included that entails a sense of belonging — has never sat well with me. Admittedly, I’ve felt excluded most of my life while ostensibly being included. At school, work and in relationships, I’ve not always experienced inclusion as positive “valuing.” Too often, inclusion has... More »
History might not remember the Period Fairy, but herstory does. “Last month was my first month. And it was vagical,” a young girl says in a new HelloFlo advertisement. HelloFlo, a period-supplies service, is known for its period-positive and funny commercials — and this new one is no different. The video follows a young girl... More »
by Raymond Braun and Davey Wavey Attila Toth and Raymond Braun If you were asked to create a mental image of an ally for LGBT youth, a 6’3,” 260 lbs. professional bodybuilder might not be the first image to come to mind. We hope to change that. While there’s beautiful, endless diversity among the LGBT... More »
More than half of Texas women faced at least one barrier to accessing reproductive health care in the years after lawmakers dramatically altered the stateâs family planning services, according to a new report by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project. The project’s researchers, who are based at the University of Texas at Austin, focused on access to... More »
Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful on the hit series “Shark Tank,” told HuffPost Live on Apr. 21 that he makes more money from female CEOs than men. But we at HuffPost Live wanted to know more, so we invited him back on Monday to discuss. O’Leary speculated with host Caroline Modderessi-Tehrani that a mother’s ability... More »
All the moms I know personally and professionally appreciated the flowers this Mother’s Day. And yet most of them would gladly trade all those flowers for family leave policies that would allow them — and their partners — to be the kind of working parents they want to be. The reality is that the U.S.... More »
Beauty is subjective. There’s no such thing as a consensus about what makes a person physically attractive. It varies from nation to nation, from city to city and from me to you. I have an 18-month old daughter. And, in my eyes, she is absolutely breathtaking. Sometimes I feel this overwhelming surge of emotion when... More »
Last week the rapper Scroobius Pip was interviewed on the BBC talking about his stutter. In the midst of a great piece on the ways he has been shaped by his speech, Pip starts to talk about the causes of his condition, “Pip’s stutter emerged when he was four or five. He thinks it may... More »
That’ll show them. Toronto news reporter Shauna Hunt was covering a soccer match Sunday between visiting Arsenal and Toronto FC when she heard a fan yell a familiar, tired refrain at her outside the stadium. We’re not going to say it ourselves, but it’s the same lewd phrase that got Jameis Winston suspended for a... More »
At a time when most grown folks think R&B is deadâand the lines between crooner and rapper become increasingly blurredâone man who still believes in making music from the heart is Lyfe Jennings. In 2004, the singer (born Chester Jermaine Jennings) left behind a tumultuous past, which included a 10-year stint in jail for arson,... More »
Our favorite feminist pioneers are women we all aspire to be like. So which one are you most similar to? From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Audre Lorde, the women who paved the way for feminism and gender equality are straight up fierce. These women were feminists way before Beyoncé identified as one. Angela Davis, bell... More »
Cartoonist and mom Linnéa Johansson’s new coloring book features an empowering series of drawings that combat harmful gender stereotypes. “Super-Strong Princesses” re-imagines Disney princesses and other female characters as strong, active role models — a follow-up to her popular “Super Soft Heroes” coloring book, which tackled typical portrayals of masculinity in superheroes. Johansson told The... More »
We all love getting manicures, but do you ever stop to think about the work conditions that nail salon employees must endure?A distressing article in the New York Times has uncovered the inhumane conditions that many nail salons inflict upon their manicurists. Source: Essence
The fictional Lyon brothers of hit TV show Empire, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem are expanding their kingdom this month to now include ESSENCE’s cover with a photoshoot so hot, we needed four (that’s right, four!) covers.Speaking with the actors behind everyone’s new favorite show, ESSENCE’s West Coast Editor Regina R. Robertson learned more reasons to... More »
Bride: Christiana-Rose Kelechi Obi, 31, PhysicianGroom: Obiajulu Joseph Isebor, 30, Reservoir EngineerThe Big Day: December 13, 2014Wedding Location: Houston, TexasWedding Style: Modern ElegancePerfect StrangersObi and Christianaâs love story began with a chatty stranger in a bar. Yup, true story. Christiana and her friends and co-workers were out for drinks after a late night at work... More »
Here’s what you can do to make sure you have the love and support of… Source: Black Enterprise
Pew Research Center released new data showing millennials are the largest generation in today’s workforce. Source: Black Enterprise
Creating a healthy financial life can feel like a balancing act as we try to… Source: Black Enterprise
To have a blog that makes money, here’s everything you need to know from content… Source: Black Enterprise
First lady Michelle Obama spoke to Tuskegee Universityâs 2015 graduating class on Saturday, May 9,… Source: Black Enterprise
Ari Mostov says she was bitter that she felt pushed out of her “dream school” in 2013, after campus officials didn’t take her report of rape seriously. Now, the 23-year-old is channeling her energy into “It Happened Here,” a documentary about campus rape — work she said makes her feel like she is making an... More »
You’re inspiring me to death! There is such a thing as too many inspirational quotes. We’re talking about the scores of quote photos that your most annoying Facebook and Instagram friends incessantly post. At some point, you have to stop being inspired and go out and do that thing you’re inspired to do, right? That... More »
I’ll never forget the day I met Nicole six years ago. It was a day that seemed to start like any other — with a cup of coffee and a battle through traffic. The one difference was that I was rushing to meet a 6-year-old girl, Nicole, and her parents at one of the Philippines’... More »
There is no doubt that this country is grieving for Sheryl Sandberg and her family. The unexpected nature of the death of her husband, Dave Goldberg, seems hardly comprehendible — no doubt, even more so for Sheryl. At 45 years old, to become a widow is an indescribable shock. I know. I lived it, except... More »
As a longtime fashion photographer and HeForShe advocate, Nigel Barker has a lot to say about the definition of beauty within the fashion industry, especially since his mother was a Sri Lankan model in the 1960s. “Of course, if you think about the ’60s and the ’70s, there were very few people of ethnicities, of... More »
Women and leadership is a hot topic right now. A presidential campaign. A woman on the 20-dollar bill. While it’s thrilling to see the current energy and excitement around women’s leadership, the reality is, women have been practicing leadership, doing amazing things, and making global contributions for centuries. And that is leadership: enabling positive change,... More »
A middle school girl has received some major news that is totally A-W-E! S-O-M-E! Lacey Parker, a 10-year-old girl who has Down syndrome, found out she made the cheerleading team at North DeSoto Middle School in Stonewall, Lousiana on May 1. âI made it!â Lacey cheers in the video above, jumping up and down and... More »
One of social mediaâs latest technological advances should actively be used for social justice causes,… Source: Black Enterprise
For service members, contacting the US Army Transition Assistance Program or Army Career and Alumni… Source: Black Enterprise
Black unemployment rate falls below 10 percent for the first time since 2008. Source: Black Enterprise
TechCrunch reports that Facebook has begun rolling out an in-app âAdd A Linkâ button and… Source: Black Enterprise
I had a birthday marking the passage of another decade this year, and like so many others before me, found myself reflecting on the fertile question of “what’s next?” I’m told that our 40’s and 50’s are when we women are supposed to find our mojo, so I figured it was time to start living... More »
Everyone’s favorite Hollywood couple, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, may have split in April, but the actress can still appreciate Garfield’s way with words. The “Aloha” star sat down with Diane Keaton for her cover story in Interview magazine, for which the two reflected on their careers and shared movie memories. During the interview, Keaton... More »
Fox might have cancelled “The Mindy Project,” but Mindy Kaling knows her show took risks others might not have dared take, like a provocative joke about women “having it all.” The actress, who produces, writes and stars in the show, is on the cover of the June 2015 issue of InStyle magazine. Kaling spoke with... More »
Jazmine Sullivan, Jon McReynolds, Jessica Reedy and more of Gospelâs biggest artists are set to pay tribute to vocal legend, Kim Burrell. The 2015 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience will be filled with moving, positive and constructive experiences to improve the various aspects of your life, this July.Not only will we honor the Pastor Kim Burrell at... More »
Career woman. Involved mother. Loving partner. Is it really possible to have it all — and not have a nervous breakdown from the stress? We all have a friend who looks like she just has it altogether. She balances work, kids and husband effortlessly. She never looks harassed. And she is living the life you... More »
Wine: It brings us together, helps us unwind and generally sets either a celebratory or peaceful mood. In fact, it’s pretty tough not to appreciate a glass of wine, and some of us even find ourselves in a lifelong love affair with vino. We’ve outlined the stages of falling in love with wine below, because... More »
“Most women who ate this year epitomize the mombod.” That’s what comedian Akilah Hughes has to say in her hilarious Fusion parody video, “Move Over Dad Bod, Mom Bod Is The New Hot Bod.” “Dad bod” made its way on to the Internet two weeks ago when college student Mackenzie Pearson explained why “girls everywhere... More »
While we’ve thought of casting the Kardashians before, Selma Blair as Kris Jenner never crossed our minds — and yet, it works. Entertainment Weekly reports that the “Legally Blonde” star will play the ex-wife of Robert Kardashian, O.J. Simpson’s attorney, in the upcoming FX series “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.” The 10-episode... More »
NEW YORK (AP) â Chicagoans, get out your hankies â a stage musical of “Beaches” is coming. The show, based on Iris Rainer Dart’s 1985 novel about two best girlfriends, will begin previews in June at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. It made its world premiere last year at Virginia’s Signature Theatre.... More »
The phone rings. You answer it. The voice on the other end says hello and identifies himself as President Obama. What do you do? Sound far-fetched? Maybe, but not impossible. In honor of Mother’s Day, the commander-in-chief himself surprised three (incredibly lucky) mother’s with a phone call thanking them for everything that they do. “I know how tough... More »
When you first go natural, you may realize that you do not use as much shampoo since you it can be drying to your hair. However, shampooing can be necessary during your natural hair journey. From my experience clarifying shampoo is ideal when you feel like you have a ton of buildup on your scalp.Clarifying... More »
Melissa is currently a Chief Executive Officer with Big Brothers Big Sisters overseeing Orange County and the Inland Empire. As CEO of the largest agency in California and one of the largest agencies in the U.S. (out of 340), Melissa is responsible for the general operations and oversight of 50 staff members and all programming... More »
This week sees the publication of UN Women’s flagship report Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016: Transforming Economies, Realizing Rights. The report calls for long overdue reforms to the global policy agenda thinking which will transform economies and make women’s rights and equality a reality. Included is a series of case studies from all over... More »
Happy Mother’s Day! Yesterday I was able to watch my oldest daughter walk across the stage and receive her college degree. As she crossed the podium, I turned to my wife to share in the moment and noticed that her intent stare contained even more emotion than mine. In that moment, I saw my wife’s... More »
Mothers have a lot in common. As we bring life into the world, and foster and care for others, we are driven by an intuition to love and protect — striving to raise healthy, happy children. This Mother’s Day, I am taking the opportunity to celebrate all mothers, but especially those who are up against... More »
I was three weeks into my 20s when my mother died of breast cancer. I used to lie with my head in her lap for hours, asking her broad, teen-angst-filled, answerless questions about mortality and faith like: What is the meaning of life? What does it all mean? And why do we spend so much... More »
My mom and my sister when she was a kid My mom’s favorite color was old rose. The muted shade of pink that mellows that flashy color often associated with young, carefree girls. You see, though my mom was far from being old at the time of her death, she was well aware that she... More »
NeNe Leakes is a homebody who constantly prays, and considers her children her greatest teachers? Thereâs so much we still donât know about the Real Housewives of Atlanta star. As we wait to watch part three of the explosive season 7 reunion tonight, NeNe opened up to ESSENCE about her side of her we rarely... More »
<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:BfmawjVHdKo]This weekend, Ciara is celebrating her first Motherâs Day with the release of a new video for the song âI Got Youâ off her recently released album, Jackie. She dedicates this sweet tune to her son, Future, 1, and the video is filled with touching footage of the two of them together. Plus, the video... More »
As so many of us celebrate our motherâs today, with mugs and cards and special brunches, we often overlook how painful this holiday might be for others whoâve lost their mother, or worse, motherâs whoâve lost a child.In an exclusive essay for MadameNoire, Usherâs ex-wife and Hollywood Exes Atlanta star Tameka Raymond opens up about... More »
Yup, itâs handled â and thereâs no shocker here. Although ABC recently axed a few of its newest dramas (Forever and Resurrection included), all your favorites made the cut.It was announced on Friday that Olivia Pope and friends (and enemies) will be back for season 5 of Scandal this fall, along with the casts of... More »
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The countryâs first women-only mosque will open in Bradford, a 19th-century industrial boomtown and one of the most heavily Muslim-populated cities in the U.K., the Muslim Womenâs Council announced. The plan seeks to provide women with a platform where they can play a larger role in the religious life of their community,... More »
Today, moms across the country will be treated to brunches, cards, flowers, and just generally the appreciation they so fully deserve. The range of ways we show our love for mothers will be as varied and diverse as the families celebrating. Of course, moms deserve more than just one day a year. Families have always... More »
Smart cards consolidate bank, loyalty and gift cards onto one device. Source: Black Enterprise
Small business owners to gather in nation’s capital to convince policymakers to address issues from… Source: Black Enterprise
Michelle Obama said on Saturday that she faced a unique set of questions when she was on the brink of becoming the nation’s first African-American first lady during her husband’s presidential campaign. While Obama said that she was subject to questions that could be expected of the spouses of many candidates, she added that she... More »
On Mother’s Day, we buy flowers and cards to show our mothers how much we care. But there are other ways we can value the mothers in our lives. Here are three messages you probably won’t find in any greeting cards but would mean a lot to working moms. 1. You make great sacrifices every day... More »
There are so many things that I haven’t told you. I am sorry that it’s taken this long to get it all out but I hope that today you can understand the impact that you have had on my life. I hope that you can see that the woman I am today is only because... More »
My husband normally doesn’t participate in the media interviews I do. But three decades ago, when our kids were two and five, a conservative woman wrote an op-ed in the local paper declaring all problems in the family, from alcoholism to teenage suicide, were due to mothers working outside the home. A public television station... More »
When 7-year-old Natalie McGriff struggled to embrace her natural black beauty, her mom was the first one to encourage her to love her hair and her beautiful brown skin and to apply the confidence that comes with self-acceptance. But it wasnât easy. Natalie didn’t see herself reflected on TV and among the toys she owned... More »
“Everything looks great. There’s no reason you shouldn’t be pregnant next Mother’s Day!” Mother’s Day is Sunday, I’m not pregnant, and the doctor’s words from last year have been echoing in my head for the last week or so as Mother’s Day seemingly oozes into every nook and cranny of life as soon the calendar... More »
This Mother’s Day, moms across California need more than flowers — they need a state budget that increases the access, affordability and quality of child care and preschool. As I see my son Robby learn and grow, I am so appreciative that he has the opportunity to attend a quality preschool. He can now write... More »
Pubic hair runs deep in my family… and probably long. Our history is bushy with secrets and revelations. In the 50s, my mother didn’t hide her pubic hair from me. I’d accompanied her to the bathroom when she peed, and watched her dry off after her bath. I assumed all women had black pubes until,... More »
Bobby Brown and Pat Houston have been appointed co-guardians of 22-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown. Source: Essence
Submitted by Ann Sung Ruckstuhl | Chief Marketing Officer, SOASTA Motherâs Day is a holiday loaded with antic-appointment â that is the anticipation of something great and the expectation that things wonât turn out like you want. SOASTA teamed up with the Harris Poll and surveyed moms across America and discovered that 40 percent of US... More »
WNBA star Brittney Griner is officially off the market.The two-time WNBA All-Star for the Phoenix Mercury tied the knot with Glory Johnson (a forward with the Tulsa Shock) Friday afternoon in Phoenix, the couple confirms to PEOPLE. Source: Essence
If youâre looking for some unique ways to spend Mother’s Day here are some ideas… Source: Black Enterprise
The mother of Harold Ekeh, who was accepted into all eight Ivy League schools, offers… Source: Black Enterprise
Financial behaviorist Jacquette Timmons will address financial planning as it relates to black women in… Source: Black Enterprise
Mary Luana Williams, nicknamed âLulu,â never imagined that one day she would call one of… Source: Black Enterprise
Kevin Curry, Founder of Fit Men Cook, will launch a cooking app to help people… Source: Black Enterprise
A Mother’s Day Celebration of the Leadership Traits We Naturally PossessIf you’re a mom, your kids have done more than steal your heart, make you laugh, and (occasionally) drive you crazy. They’ve also brought out your inner leader. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly looks at seven leadership traits moms possess... More »
As both a mom and a daughter whose mother has passed away, Mother’s Day is always a bittersweet time for me. While I enjoy being celebrated by my son and husband, I miss my mother dearly. Each day of my life her legacy and influence live on through my parenting, family traditions, cooking, education and... More »
In our Money Mic series, we hand over the podium to people with controversial views about money. These are their views, not ours, but we welcome your responses. Today, one man recounts the moment he realized that he and his wife were drowning in debt, and how digging themselves out transformed their finances, their marriage... More »
Meet The WE Magazine for Women, Woman in Business AMY OESTREICHER, FOUNDER – Gutless & Grateful Tell us about your business. I am an artist, performer, musician, foodie, creator, and life-lover on a beautiful detour after at age 18, a sudden blood clot caused me to fall into a coma for months. Piecing together my life after... More »
I was nothing like my mother. She was shy and elegant. She covered her mouth when she laughed. She didn’t understand how someone like her could have given birth to someone like me. She didn’t understand where my confidence came from, or how, at five years old, I could have an opinion about the kind... More »
I had always thought I was happy. Even when kids in my small hometown in Rhode Island called me “Chop-Chop” and made fun of my Asian eyes, I learned to laugh with them. At eight, I didn’t know how to deal with my true feelings, so I buried my shame and went to my imaginary... More »
In her own words, Nicki Minaj’s mother Carol Maraj shares how she encouraged her daughter’s gifts and how the superstar rapper is an inspiration to her own life. We are very different, myself and Nicki. I’m more subtle.I first saw her talent when she was a teenager. She used to freestyle, make up her own words,... More »
I have always loved summer business travel. People are generally happier and more optimistic, and that often helps get business done more quickly. And you have a much larger range of business entertainment options, which help build relationships with customers and colleagues alike. The biggest challenge to summer business travel is packing for heat, humidity... More »
Founders of She Leads African announces 2nd business pitch competition. Finalists will be invited to… Source: Black Enterprise
A newly released book profiles 10 African American space workers who were pioneers in their… Source: Black Enterprise
Magic Johnson donates $1 million to OneGoal Chicago to support local teachers. Source: Black Enterprise
There are several companies committed to helping veterans make the transition from military to… Source: Black Enterprise
Blow the trumpets! Patti Labelle is coming to Fashion Queens this Sunday. The legendary singer, and fashion icon, will be dishing out her style commentary (and reads) with Bevy Smith, Miss Lawrence and Derek J. As she gears up for her summer tour, Miss Patti, 70, spoke to ESSENCE about her love of Michelle Obamaâs... More »
Keoikantse âKeoâ Motsepe was born to dance. The 25-year-old dancer was only five years old when he strapped on his dancing shoes for the first time, and the rest is history.He went on to sweep every national dance title in his home country of South Africa, traveled with Latin and ballroom dance troupe Burn the... More »
Everyone knows that raising a child is one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences in life. However, raising children in the public eye while starring on a reality television show presents even greater challenges. Social media affords our audience the opportunity to express their judgment and criticism about all of our actions, including my... More »
You know how itâs borderline impossible to find a single Black man on Tinder who hasnât already dated at least one person you know? Well, new mobile dating app SoulSwipe wants to solve this problem for you. Are you ready to say “farewell” to endless swiping and “hello” to more date-worthy brothers near you? We... More »
This year, in celebration of Motherâs Day, we honor a dozen moms who not only raised highly successful offspring, but who also happen to have — yes — memorable names themselves. Celestine — Beyoncé and Solange Knowles Better known to the world by her nickname Tina, but born Celestine Ann Beyincé, Knowles gave a version... More »
Over a year ago, we began blogging about our mother-daughter relationship through My Mother, My Daughter, My Friend (http://motherdaughterfriend.com). Now that we are both independent, adult women, we noticed a shift in the dynamics of our relationship that we wanted to explore. By writing about our issues from our unique perspectives, we revealed to each... More »
Government officials in Paraguay denied a 10-year-old girl who was raped and impregnated by her stepfather an abortion, arguing the girl’s health is not at risk — the only condition under which the procedure is allowed in the country. The case has gained global attention. Paula Avila-Guillen, advocacy adviser for Latin America and the Caribbean... More »
To a 5-year-old, she is “Mommy.” To a 17-year-old, she is “beautiful,” but “sometimes mean.” At 39, she is “so proud to finally be it.” As a Mother’s Day present to their moms, the folks behind YouTube channel “Cut Video” asked women from ages 5 to 50 what the word “mother” means to them. And... More »
I first learned about lung cancer in the medical-school library at the University of Minnesota when I was a 22-year-old English major. I wasn’t technically allowed to enter that particular library — it was reserved for those studying to be MDs — but I persuaded the woman who worked the door to let me in... More »
You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dr. Sherry,I have recently gotten involved with someone I had a fling with... More »
– Nearly Half of Americans to Celebrate with Restaurant Meals on May 10 – Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) members are preparing for Motherâs Day, as it marks the most popular holiday to dine-out. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), nearly half of Americans will dine out or order restaurant takeout or delivery... More »
Nearly 1/2 of small businesses donât actively use social media to promote their business. 25%… Source: Black Enterprise
Millennials are the most social generation but Gen-Xers are still the most entrepreneurial. Source: Black Enterprise
Award-winning writer Janet Cohen shares her play “Anne and Emmett” to educate the masses and… Source: Black Enterprise
The bestselling author, entrepreneur and mom lays out the guidelines for independence, money, and success… Source: Black Enterprise
HOT 97âs Laura Stylez & Nessa hosted the wrap-up party for their Ultimate Prom Experience… Source: Black Enterprise
Grassroots Clothier Rick Moore seeks to leverage being a brand ambassador for tech giant Lenova. Source: Black Enterprise
I’m grateful that Hope Edelman wrote her beautiful life-affirming book, Motherless Daughters. For more than two decades, she and her groundbreaking work have comforted countless women. It’s just that when my mother died and I was ceremoniously handed the book, the best I could do was crack open the spine, read a couple of sentences... More »
Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has requested a federal civil rights examination of the inner workings of the city’s police department. Her demand comes less than one month after 25-year-old Freddie Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury while in police custody. Source: Essence
ABFF winner Christopher Brandt’s original script ‘Runaway Island’ finds a home at TV One. Source: Black Enterprise
Here are few online resources available for active duty members of the Army, Veterans and… Source: Black Enterprise
Wells Fargo support women- and minority-owned business through grants, loans, and resource centers. Source: Black Enterprise
WalletHub releases a report to show the best and worst states for working mothers. Source: Black Enterprise
According to Engadget, Daimlerâs Freightliner Inspiration Truck has been approved for road travel in Nevada. Source: Black Enterprise
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic language that some readers may find disturbing. The University of Mary Washington’s campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia, was hit by a spate of violent threats against a feminist student group for months leading up to the alleged murder of a group member in April. Documents provided to The Huffington Post... More »
For as much of the first four years of my life as I can remember, all I wanted was a sibling. In my toddler opinion, having a sibling ensured having a playmate, a life-size doll genetically wired to love me unconditionally and eternally. Nearly every chance I got, I asked for a brother or sister,... More »
Meet Jonathan Holt and Iris Howorth, a couple who has worked together at Chalmette High School in Chalmette, Louisiana for the past year and a half. Holt teaches chemistry and physics. Howorth teaches English. Credit: Jose Cotto On April 24, Holt popped the question to his girlfriend at school with some help from the students.... More »
In the first three months of 2015, state legislatures have introduced nearly 800 provisions related to reproductive health — more than 40 percent of which would restrict access to abortion. This dangerous trend is nothing new. Onerous regulation of abortion clinics, restrictions on abortion procedures, waiting periods, and the like are among the state restrictions... More »
At the American Black Film Festival in New York City, June 11-14, actress Tasha Smith… Source: Black Enterprise
Three tips to help when finances negatively impact your marriage. Source: Black Enterprise
Google will be spending $150 million on diversity initiatives in 2015, seeking to break down… Source: Black Enterprise
New York passes a state bill to prevent pregnant women from facing workplace discrimination. Source: Black Enterprise
Rev. Jesse Jackson took Silicon Valley to task with his Rainbow PUSH Coalitionâs PUSHTech2020 Summit… Source: Black Enterprise
Technology is stepping in to lend a helping hand to adult children taking care of… Source: Black Enterprise
Before we became parents, we had parents. I’d be lying if I said my mom and I had an easy relationship. It was often contentious, frustrating and hurtful. (As much for her, I’m sure, as it was for me.) But we also knew how to be good together. She’s been gone 20 years, and now... More »
By Amber Leventry/ The Next Family Even during my worst parenting moments, I will not call myself a bad parent. It not only diminishes all of the good parenting I do, but it’s just not true. I am not a bad parent, but I am far from a perfect parent. Some days, on the really,... More »
As I held a jiggling pork dumpling in between my chopsticks, I thought, just a taste. I’ve been a vegetarian for most of my life, with a preference for greens and a strong aversion to burgers, steak, and anything involving meat. I swore I’d never want it, as the very idea disgusted me. ‘ Then... More »
Lilly Singh just had an epiphany. The YouTube star and comedian posted a video on May 1 called “I’m NOT Sorry” detailing a recent experience she had when she went makeup free for a day. Singh said she was really busy and wasn’t able to “get ready” (A.K.A. put makeup on) for two meetings that... More »
Danielle R. Perez is now perhaps best known as “The Price Is Right” contestant using a wheelchair who won a treadmill earlier this week. Her appearance on the show instantly went viral when Twitter reacted to her win, which for the record also included a sauna and an iPad Tablet. But her week of fame... More »
At this point, it’s fair to say that Ed Sheeran and romantic gestures go hand-in-hand. The singer-songwriter has been involved in quite a few of his fans’ marriage proposals, wedding plans and other acts of sweetness. Not to mention that his song “Thinking Out Loud” is unofficially the first dance song of the year (and... More »
Are you holding back in the bedroom because of your size or weight? What are you waiting for? Like so many of us fat women, you are waiting (or weighting) for some special magical number to appear on the scale, right? I hear it all the time. Women insist on placing unreasonable demands on themselves.... More »
“But it is the men who are attacking the women. If there is to be a curfew, let the men stay at home.” So responded Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meier to a 1950s suggestion that fewer women would be assaulted if all were asked to stay inside. While few would suggest confining women to their... More »
It appears that Amazon is finally “letting toys be toys.” As techie Twitter user Jack Danger pointed out in a tweet, Amazon made a small change to its website that could put an end to “the gendered taxonomy of toys.” This week Amazon eliminated the gendered taxonomy of toys: http://t.co/fn8Afi7Kvq There are no more “boys”... More »
My mom is a “young mom.” By the time she was my age, while most of her friends were graduating from college, starting new jobs or backpacking through Europe, she’d already had two kids. (Strangers would frequently mistake her as our “big sister.”) But my mom just wasn’t a young mom, she was (and still... More »
All I remember thinking is that if I had a gun, I would pull the trigger. Anything to make it stop. I wasn’t suicidal. I was 14 and in the throes of a panic attack. Of course, at the time, I didn’t know what was happening. Although a lot of people say they think they’re... More »
I have voices in my head. Oh sure, the voices are a funny and sarcastic group of women, but a year ago, they were sabotaging my love life. At that time, when my husband would lean in for a kiss, the voices would stand up, start waving their arms and yell to each other “Red... More »
As fans of “Orange Is the New Black” prepare to spend upwards of 13 hours watching the third season of the Netflix series this June, they may easily forget the reality the show is based on. Many of us already know Piper Kerman — the real Piper Chapman, played by Taylor Schilling — from her... More »
As the days of May begin to cruise by and we begin to lean on another Mother’s Day, I can’t help but reflect upon the impact my mom had and still has on my life. Even though she passed more than four years ago, there isn’t a day that goes by that my mom’s teachings,... More »
The irony that Stroke Awareness Month takes place during the same month as Mother’s Day is not lost on me. For the past 10 years, the words “stroke” and “mother” has become intertwined. Both have played a substantial role in shaping the adult I have become. Coming to terms with my relationship with both is... More »
Are you writing original, BtoB content specific to your target market? With so much content on the Internet today, itâs easy to âcopy and pasteâ information just to post something and check that off of your âto doâ list. But donât do it! Sure. Itâs easy, but you are missing out on a competitive advantage... More »
There’s an urban myth about being able to maintain your ideal work-life balance after having children. We all want it, but it rare that we can all do it.A new study from Ohio State University actually found that new parents underestimate the time they spend at work and overestimate how long they spend on childcare... More »
Instructions for a Home Team “The cyborg is a kind of disassembled and reassembled, postmodern collective and personal self,” Donna J. Haraway writes in Simians, Cyborgs And Women: The Reinvention Of Nature. “This is the self feminists must code.” Haraway uses the metaphor of a cyborg — part human, part machine — as a call... More »
This is a modern dating experiment. One girl. Five dating sites. Hundreds of chats. Thirty days. Thirty dates. Eighteen guys. (?) boyfriend. To start at the beginning, click here — or jump right in at date twenty below. Date 20/30: Tinder Oliver* 3rd date with Tinder Oliver! Our first was a (few) lovely round(s) of... More »
At just 22 years old and 5’2″ tall, Sasha DiGiulian is redefining the sport of female rock climbing. The reigning women’s world rock climbing champion travels the globe to conquer rock formations that have previously only been attempted by men. In the above “Who Am I” video for #OWNSHOW, she explains her drive and the... More »
To many, the thought of running into an ex at a coffee shop, a bar or just about anywhere is utterly torturous. However, for Boston-based photographer Laura Beth Reese, the idea of reconnecting with a previous lover was intriguing. The possibility of revisiting the passion of a past relationship, rekindling the fond memories two people... More »
Guests in Natalie Portman’s Paris home should not expect to see her Oscar statue perched atop the mantle. âI donât know where it is,â Portman told The Hollywood Reporter when asked about where she keeps the Best Actress Oscar she won in 2010 for her role in “Black Swan.” âI think itâs in the safe... More »
Homosexuality is a hotâbutton topic in the Black community.Itâs also a topic most Black people prefer to avoid, according to Dre on Wednesday nightâs hilarious and timely installment of black-ish, ticking off a list of taboo subjects which also included whether or not O.J. Simpson committed murder, the appropriate number of buttons on a suit... More »
There is a lot of talk around morning routines. From Hal Elrod’s inspired book Miracle Morning to Tim Ferriss’s podcast on deconstructing excellence, there is a burgeoning understanding that having a morning routine is the key to unlocking productivity and one’s best life. So, morning routines are where it’s at. But one very important life... More »
Forget the sweet-as-apple-pie portrayals of married life ushered in by June and Ward Cleaver: Divorce effectively stole the spotlight in the last decade. Turn on your television today and you’re bound to see a character going through divorce (or at least a Real Housewife or two). Walk through your local bookstore (fingers crossed you still... More »
Meet the WE Magazine for Women – Woman in Business, Dee Wood, Â ItDoesTheJob.com Ltd. The Eco Store that Saves you More. Tell us about your business. My business is a department store online for products that save energy, money and time. I provide practical products and ideas to help people reduce their energy consumption. Brimming... More »
Being a mom is hard, but being a new mom is even harder. How do you maintain your normal routine while caring for a new life? No one knows this better than Tia Mowry, star of Nickelodeonâs Instant Mom, and mother to the cutest toddler, Cree. Source: Essence
Raquel Riley Thomas, owner An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC/Mrs. DC America Organization Tell us about your business The Mrs. DC America Pageant publicly recognizes beautiful married women, living and/or working within a 25-mile radius of Washington, DC, who have obtained personal, professional and community achievements. An official preliminary pageant to Mrs. America and Mrs. World, the... More »
Hereâs how you can avoid 13 of the deepest pitfalls to help you run a… Source: Black Enterprise
âTo be honest, I didn’t want to come. I really didn’t. I was so angry… Source: Black Enterprise
Common Core is a source of stability that yields greater learning, helping to bring calm… Source: Black Enterprise
Survey released by global talent mobility firm, Lee Hecht Harrison, shows 85 percent of employees… Source: Black Enterprise
Former RHOA star Marlo Hampton kicks off a fashion experience and a new tier to… Source: Black Enterprise
The Lucky Lady: Brittany Williams, 31, English TeacherHer Dream Guy: Patrick FergusonThe Big Day: June 11, 2016Wedding Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, CAHow did you meet your man?We met my freshman year at Talladega College, an HBCU in Alabama, back in 2001. The first time he tried to talk to me I totally brushed him off... More »