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Food & Drinks · Lifestyle

Bon Appétit? Saweetie's Most Interesting Food Combinations

From Ramen Noodles mixed with Flamin' Hots to oysters in honey BBQ sauce, these are Saweetie's controversial concoctions.
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Apr 22, 2021
Let The Force Be With Her! Five-Year-Old Stunts In Star Wars Mask On Shopping Trip
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Let The Force Be With Her! Five-Year-Old Stunts In Star Wars Mask On Shopping Trip

Justice broke the internet in her 'Mandalorian' mask. 
By Keyaira Boone · Nov 23, 2020
Now This Is Love! Boyfriend Goes Viral After Wearing His Girlfriend's Makeup To Help Promote Her Business
Love & Sex

Now This Is Love! Boyfriend Goes Viral After Wearing His Girlfriend's Makeup To Help Promote Her Business

A boyfriend with a sense of humor who isn't afraid to support his woman publicly no matter what? We have to stan!
By Jasmine Grant · Apr 26, 2019
This 19-Year-Old College Student Signs Major Modeling Contract After Her Photo From Howard Homecoming Goes Viral
Beauty

This 19-Year-Old College Student Signs Major Modeling Contract After Her Photo From Howard Homecoming Goes Viral

After being spotted at Howard University’s homecoming, the South Sudanese college sophomore is getting ready for her “dream” career.

By Crystal Tate · Nov 1, 2017
Michelle Obama Is Loving This Fierce Music Video of 'Young Queens' Rapping About Higher Education
Celebrity

Michelle Obama Is Loving This Fierce Music Video of 'Young Queens' Rapping About Higher Education

By Tierney McAfee · Oct 27, 2017
Instead Of The Fourth Of July, Black Twitter Was Celebrating Malia Obama Day
Celebrity

Instead Of The Fourth Of July, Black Twitter Was Celebrating Malia Obama Day

Because not everyone received Independence on the national holiday, some Twitter users decided to turn Malia’s birthday into its own holiday.

By Sydney Scott · Jul 5, 2017
This Black Cosplayer Is On A Mission To Banish Nerd Culture Stereotypes
Beauty

This Black Cosplayer Is On A Mission To Banish Nerd Culture Stereotypes

Right now, about 2% of cosplayers are African American, and there are even fewer professional cosplayers.

By Erickka Sy Savane · Jun 1, 2017
These Are The Most Bizarre Beauty Trends of 2017 So Far
Beauty

These Are The Most Bizarre Beauty Trends of 2017 So Far

Beauty has no rules and while we love that people are breaking away from the confines of “traditional” standards, there are a few trends out there that seem to push the envelope to the extreme. Keep scrolling to see the ones that have already left us scratching our heads in 2017. 

By Samantha Callender · May 31, 2017
WATCH: Confused 5-Year-Old Wants To Know Where Barack Obama Went
Parenting · Politics

WATCH: Confused 5-Year-Old Wants To Know Where Barack Obama Went

You have to watch this series of videos from an adorable 5-year-old girl who has some serious questions for her mother about former President Barack Obama. 

By Alexia Fernandez · May 26, 2017
These Photos Of Black Men At Cambridge University Have People Concerned About Diversity
Culture · News

These Photos Of Black Men At Cambridge University Have People Concerned About Diversity

Inspired by #BlackMenOfYaleUniversity, these 15 men want to encourage Black students to apply.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · May 3, 2017
This Photo Of Beyoncé Ordering Food Has Become The Internet’s Latest Meme
Celebrity

This Photo Of Beyoncé Ordering Food Has Become The Internet’s Latest Meme

Beyoncé can’t even eat without going viral.

By Sydney Scott · Apr 27, 2017
The Making Of A Hashtag: How Brittany Packnett Amplified #BlackWomenAtWork To Highlight Our Unique Workplace Challenges
Culture · News

The Making Of A Hashtag: How Brittany Packnett Amplified #BlackWomenAtWork To Highlight Our Unique Workplace Challenges

"[#BlackWomenAtWork] was a chance to rally around our aunties and around each other to remind ourselves that we can tell the truth about our challenges — and still know we are greater than them."

By Christina Coleman, Mariya Moseley · Mar 30, 2017
#BlackWomenAtWork Is Trending On Twitter and Proving That Not Much Has Changed
Money & Career · News

#BlackWomenAtWork Is Trending On Twitter and Proving That Not Much Has Changed

Tamron Hall, Donna Brazile and Gina-Prince Bythewood have all joined the conversation as the viral hashtag emerged after disrespectful comments were made towards two notable Black women. 
 

By Mariya Moseley · Mar 29, 2017
Atlanta Teacher Uses Migos' 'Bad and Boujee' In Civl War Lesson To Reach Students
Culture · News

Atlanta Teacher Uses Migos' 'Bad and Boujee' In Civl War Lesson To Reach Students

Who knew 'Bad and Boujee' could be used as a middle school classroom tool?

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Mar 14, 2017
To Be Honest, Gary From Chicago Was The Real Winner Of Oscar Night 2017
Entertainment

To Be Honest, Gary From Chicago Was The Real Winner Of Oscar Night 2017

Not all heroes wear tuxedos. Some wear basketball shorts and hoodies.
By Lauren Porter · Feb 27, 2017
'Black Women Unbothered:' Filmmaker Highlights Black Women Standing Up To Injustice In Brilliant Tweet
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'Black Women Unbothered:' Filmmaker Highlights Black Women Standing Up To Injustice In Brilliant Tweet

"These images just showed how fearless black women are and have been throughout history," Matthew Cherry told ESSENCE in this exclusive interview. 

By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Feb 21, 2017
You Can Soon Find ESSENCE And Entertainment Weekly On Snapchat Discover
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You Can Soon Find ESSENCE And Entertainment Weekly On Snapchat Discover

Black Girl Magic is about to take over your Snapchat timeline.

By Christina Coleman · Feb 9, 2017
Celebs Join In On #EgoChallenge, Encourage Women To Embrace Their Flaws
Celebrity · Culture

Celebs Join In On #EgoChallenge, Encourage Women To Embrace Their Flaws

A viral social media challenge has people rapping along with Beyonce’s “Ego” while encouraging women to embrace their flaws.
By Mariya Moseley · Feb 9, 2017
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