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Greek for Life: Famous Black Sorority and Fraternity Members
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Greek for Life: Famous Black Sorority and Fraternity Members

Could One of These Celebrities Be Your Soror or Frat Brother?
By Yolanda Sangweni · Mar 29, 2021
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27 Times Solange Showed Us She Has the Coolest Life Ever

The artist, creative and musician is living the life of our dreams - and we're jealous!
By Yolanda Sangweni · Jun 24, 2020
The Ever-Growing List Of Black Oscar Winners
Awards & Events · Celebrity · Oscars · Red Carpet

The Ever-Growing List Of Black Oscar Winners

In the Academy's 94-year history, far too few Oscars have been given to Black actors and directors. Big nominations and even bigger wins in recent years are shifting the standard.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Feb 24, 2019
Michelle Obama Posts Rarely-Seen Photo Of Herself As A College Student At Princeton
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Michelle Obama Posts Rarely-Seen Photo Of Herself As A College Student At Princeton

By Yolanda Sangweni · May 22, 2018
Boutique Boss: This Super Chic Brooklyn Home Design Shop Is Powered By Black Girl Magic
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Boutique Boss: This Super Chic Brooklyn Home Design Shop Is Powered By Black Girl Magic

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It’s Official! RHOA’s Kenya Moore And Husband Marc Daly Are Expecting Their First Child Together
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It’s Official! RHOA’s Kenya Moore And Husband Marc Daly Are Expecting Their First Child Together

By Yolanda Sangweni · Apr 9, 2018
Boutique Boss: This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opened A Boutique Spotlighting Designers From The Diaspora
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Boutique Boss: This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opened A Boutique Spotlighting Designers From The Diaspora

By Yolanda Sangweni · Mar 13, 2018
Boutique Boss: This Designer Worked for The Biggest Fashion Houses Before Opening Her Own Chic Store

 
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Boutique Boss: This Designer Worked for The Biggest Fashion Houses Before Opening Her Own Chic Store  

By Yolanda Sangweni · Dec 15, 2017
'Always and Forever' Singer Keith Wilder Of Heatwave Dead At 65
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'Always and Forever' Singer Keith Wilder Of Heatwave Dead At 65

By Yolanda Sangweni · Nov 1, 2017
Beyonce's Sweetest Pregnancy Style Moments
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Beyonce's Sweetest Pregnancy Style Moments

World stop! Beyonce is pregnant with twins! The Queen descended onto Instagram this afternoon to let the world know that she was expected not one, but two new bundles of joy. To celebrate the much-needed good news we're taking a look at her best pregnancy style statements!

By Yolanda Sangweni · Feb 1, 2017
Cutest Celeb Baby Bumps of All Time
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Cutest Celeb Baby Bumps of All Time

Nothing says gorgeous like an expectant mom who embraces her new curves with style.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Jan 3, 2017
A Look Back at How Our Favorite Stars Celebrated Christmas Last Year
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A Look Back at How Our Favorite Stars Celebrated Christmas Last Year

'Tis the season for group selfies and gathering 'round the tree! Take a look at all of the cutest Christmas moments from the celebs we love.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Dec 26, 2016
41 Reasons We Love Mary J. Blige
2017 ESSENCE Festival

41 Reasons We Love Mary J. Blige

Without a doubt, Mary J. Blige is an icon. We’ve loved the Yonkers native ever since she stomped her way (with thigh-high combat boots) into our hearts with her hip-hop soul classic, “Real Love,” some 24 years ago. Her music has been the soundtrack that helped us grow from girls to women. As MJB readies for her 13th performance at the ESSENCE Festival, we could think of no better time to reveal all the reasons she rocks our world.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Dec 14, 2016
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Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary and President, Dies at 90

Castro's death was announced on Cuban television by his younger brother Raul on Friday

By Yolanda Sangweni · Nov 26, 2016
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Kamala Harris Becomes The Second Black Woman Elected To The U.S. Senate

The California attorney general becomes the second Black woman elected to the senate after Carol Moseley Braun, who served from 1993-1999.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Nov 9, 2016
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Beyoncé and Her Dancers Rock Pantsuits At Get Out the Vote Concert for Hillary Clinton

As women prepare to wear pantsuits to the polls

By Yolanda Sangweni · Nov 5, 2016
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Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Salt-N-Pepa for Halloween

Because queens recognize queens
By Yolanda Sangweni · Oct 31, 2016
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Olympian Tyson Gay’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Shooting At Kentucky Restaurant  

Trinity Gay, 15, was already a track and field star like her Olymipan father
By Yolanda Sangweni · Oct 16, 2016
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