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Kimora Lee Simmons Has Stepped In As A Mother Figure To The Combs Twins
The twins, now young adults, lost their mom to pneumonia in 2018 and have had people like Simmons step in since then.
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Being Brandee Evans
Last month, the actress shared the ins and outs of balancing her burgeoning career in Hollywood while caregiving for her mother, Diana Harrington.
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Bria Murphy’s First Baby Shower Brings Together Parents Eddie And Nicole
Many of Bria's siblings were also present as she and her husband, Michael Xavier, celebrated their little one on the way: baby John.
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Nov 25, 2025
ESSENCE EXCLUSIVE: Inside The Chicago Community Rallying For Justice After Vicious Attack On Black Mom And Son
Our Chi-Town reporter, and fellow mom, takes a deep dive into gut-wrenching crisis where children are both perpetrators and victims.
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Cardi B Debuts Baby No. 4 With Boyfriend Stefon Diggs
The star gave fans a sneak peek of her newest edition, decked out in an adorable Patriots ensemble, in a carousel of Instagram pictures.
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Nov 18, 2025
Angel Bryant Follows In Mom Gizelle's Footsteps, Pledges AKA At Spelman College
The twin represents three generations of her family in Divine Nine organizations, and mom and dad are beyond proud.
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Nov 10, 2025
Kevin Hart’s Son Hendrix Just Turned 18 — And We Can't Believe How Much He's Grown
Kevin and Torrei Hart had Hendrix in November 2007, and the newly minted adult is now towering over both of his parents.
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Nov 3, 2025
Exclusive: RHOP's Stacey Rusch On ‘Circling The Block’ With Her Ex, Her Cannabis Biz, And Mean-Girl Energy In Potomac
The bubbly housewife dishes on rekindling her romance with her ex-husband, how she ventured into cannabis, and if she feels "bullied" by her castmates.
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Apr 30, 2025
Mamas At Work: Tika Sumpter On The Need To Say Sorry To Your Kids And Raising A Biracial Child — 'I Pour Into My Daughter'
The star opens up about her debut children’s book, the lessons she learned from her mother, and the realities of raising a biracial daughter today.
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Apr 17, 2025
Why Midwives Matter—And What Most People Get Wrong About Them
MyQueen Dickens, CNM, explains why they’re not doulas, and the extent of midwifery work, from delivery to overall everyday women’s health care.
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Apr 17, 2025
Postpartum Hemorrhage Is A Serious Risk—And Black Women Are Facing It More Often
Kameelah Phillips, MD, breaks down how to speak up during pregnancy care and raises the alarm on a serious postpartum issue for Black mothers.
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Brooklyn Active Mama: 5 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling With Kids
Here are five quick tips that will help you maintain your waistline before, during and after your trip.
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May 8, 2014
Brown Girl Gumbo: Travel-Friendly Products to Keep Your Family Guarded & Groomed
Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to book that family vacation you’ve been dreaming about all winter. But, before you head to the beach or some other fun-filled destination, be sure to pack products that will keep your family feeling and looking good.
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Apr 25, 2014
NY State of Mom: Taking the Perfect Family Vacation Pictures
Here are a few tips on how to enjoy all your hard planning and NOT miss out on capturing memories to take home with you:
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Oct 21, 2013
Mommy Talk: With Perseverance Comes Possibilities
Chic Busy Mom interviews Yasmeen Sampson, a school administrator and mother of two working to teach perserverance to all of the children in her life.
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Oct 9, 2013
Mommy Talk: A Master Juggler
Chic Busy Mom interviews Deborah Charles, a single mother who juggles raising her daughter, a high-energy career and studying for her Masters degree.
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Sep 30, 2013
Mommy Talk: Another Kind of Mother
Chic Busy Mom interviews Monica Jones, a teacher and family lifestyle blogger.
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Sep 3, 2013
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Apr 10, 2013
Do You Have a Vision for Yourself?
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Mar 4, 2013
Tending to Your Own Garden
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Sep 18, 2025
Steve Harvey Says Lori Harvey’s Exes Are His Exes Too
During a recent podcast appearance the girl dad made it clear that he's protective of the model and he treads carefully with her former partners.
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Sep 17, 2025
Cardi B Is Pregnant! Confirms She's Having Baby With Boyfriend Stefon Diggs - 'I Feel Very Powerful'
The star hard launched their relationship in May. This is her first child with Diggs, but her fourth overall.
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Sep 16, 2025
Kenzo Lee, Kimora Lee Simmons’ Son, 16, Stuns in First Modeling Campaign
"The 6'7" teen is quickly following in his famous parents' footsteps.
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Sep 15, 2025
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The rapper and fashionista’s oldest child stole the spotlight from her mom at a high-profile show during NYFW.
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Sep 11, 2025
Mamas At Work: Pregnant, Parenting A Toddler, Modeling And On Laundry Duty — Jasmine Tookes Does It All
The beauty, expecting her second child, dishes on motherhood and modeling, making time for self-care, and the reason she actually loves doing laundry.
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Sep 11, 2025
'Time Moves Fast': Lauren London And Lil Wayne’s Son Kameron Just Turned 16
Kameron, who is a few years away from adulthood, is growing into his own and has developed a liking for sports, as well as investing and finance.
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Sep 10, 2025
Keke Wyatt Speaks Out After Son Rahjah Accuses Her Of Homophobia
Wyatt's son Rahjah used a TikTok trend to accuse his mom of being homophobic and using his cancer diagnosis for personal gain.
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Sep 9, 2025
How To Let Kids Express Themselves Through Fashion This School Year (While Still Dressing Their Age)
Back-to-school season isn’t just about academics—it’s a key moment for young girls and boys to express themselves through style. Here’s how parental support can shape the experience.
Lifestyle
Sep 9, 2025
Surprise! Miguel Reveals He's A Father On His Son's First Birthday
Fans were shocked to see the singer has a son, named Angelito, considering he hasn't been publicly linked to anyone since his divorce in 2022.