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Author: D'Shonda Brown

BROWN GIRL Jane Launches The Wanderlust Collection, A Vacation-Transporting Fragrance Trio
Beauty · fragrance

BROWN GIRL Jane Launches The Wanderlust Collection, A Vacation-Transporting Fragrance Trio

By D'Shonda Brown · Dec 2, 2021
The Best (And Most Surprising) Black Love Moments Of 2021
Black Celeb Couples

The Best (And Most Surprising) Black Love Moments Of 2021

By D'Shonda Brown · Dec 1, 2021
Zerina Akers Partners With Instagram For The Ultimate Black Excellence Holiday Gift Guide
Fashion

Zerina Akers Partners With Instagram For The Ultimate Black Excellence Holiday Gift Guide

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 29, 2021
Nafessa Williams Combines Mental Wellness And Fashion For Athleisure Line, Y-FEAR
Athleisure · Fashion

Nafessa Williams Combines Mental Wellness And Fashion For Athleisure Line, Y-FEAR

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 19, 2021
Iman Wore Her Late Husband David Bowie's Scent: "I Started Wearing Only His Fragrance So I can Smell Him All The Time"
Beauty · fragrance

Iman Wore Her Late Husband David Bowie's Scent: "I Started Wearing Only His Fragrance So I can Smell Him All The Time"

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 17, 2021
This Content Creator Pays Homage To Black Hair With Her Custom-Made Air Force 1s
Fashion · Shoes

This Content Creator Pays Homage To Black Hair With Her Custom-Made Air Force 1s

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 16, 2021
Hello To The Engaged Side! Adele Helps Black Couple Nail Surprise Engagement At Her Concert
Love & Sex · Relationships

Hello To The Engaged Side! Adele Helps Black Couple Nail Surprise Engagement At Her Concert

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 15, 2021
I Popped My Massage Cherry At This Brooklyn-Based Gem — Now, I'm Hooked
Beauty · Self-Care

I Popped My Massage Cherry At This Brooklyn-Based Gem — Now, I'm Hooked

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 15, 2021
Ladies, It's Time To Take Back "Steal Your Boyfriend's Hoodie" Season And Stock Up On Our Own
Fashion

Ladies, It's Time To Take Back "Steal Your Boyfriend's Hoodie" Season And Stock Up On Our Own

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 12, 2021
WNBA Star Candace Parker's Favorite Love Language Is "Support And Represent What I Put Time And Energy Into"
Fashion

WNBA Star Candace Parker's Favorite Love Language Is "Support And Represent What I Put Time And Energy Into"

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 11, 2021
The Great Sweet Potato Debate: AMBI Skincare Settles The Score With New Even & Clear® Cleanser Launch
Beauty · Skin

The Great Sweet Potato Debate: AMBI Skincare Settles The Score With New Even & Clear® Cleanser Launch

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 8, 2021
Kerry Washington On Her Skincare Routine As A Form Of Self-Care: "It Makes Me Feel So Good"
Beauty

Kerry Washington On Her Skincare Routine As A Form Of Self-Care: "It Makes Me Feel So Good"

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 5, 2021
This Episode Of Netflix's 'Karma's World' Explores Black Girl Hair, Microaggressions And Self-Love
Hair

This Episode Of Netflix's 'Karma's World' Explores Black Girl Hair, Microaggressions And Self-Love

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 5, 2021
The Holiday CBD Gift Guide You've Been Waiting For All Season Long
Beauty

The Holiday CBD Gift Guide You've Been Waiting For All Season Long

By D'Shonda Brown · Nov 2, 2021
Hanifa Designer Anifa Mvuemba's Footwear Collection Launch Is 'A Dream Come True' For Her Customer Experience
Shoes

Hanifa Designer Anifa Mvuemba's Footwear Collection Launch Is 'A Dream Come True' For Her Customer Experience

By D'Shonda Brown · Oct 30, 2021
Won't He Do It! Lawrence Got A Job And Found Some Fashion Sense—According To 'Insecure' Actor Jay Ellis
Fashion

Won't He Do It! Lawrence Got A Job And Found Some Fashion Sense—According To 'Insecure' Actor Jay Ellis

By D'Shonda Brown · Oct 29, 2021
Meet The Black Actresses Shaking Things Up In Season 3 of Netflix's 'You'
Entertainment

Meet The Black Actresses Shaking Things Up In Season 3 of Netflix's 'You'

By D'Shonda Brown · Oct 26, 2021
Sidra Bell On Becoming The First Black Female Choreographer Commissioned By The New York City Ballet
Entertainment

Sidra Bell On Becoming The First Black Female Choreographer Commissioned By The New York City Ballet

By D'Shonda Brown · Oct 15, 2021
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