By: Mikki Brunner Back in my day, politics were strictly forbidden to speak of around our holiday dinner table. Mom didn’t want me (lifelong left-of-liberal humanist) to catch a case for bashing my sister (lifelong bordering-on-‘birther’ conservative) upside the head with a turkey leg (blunt force trauma). So we played it safe sticking to topics […]
By: Saida Grundy It can still be a boys’ club in academia, but social media is changing how and where Black women scholars can be heard. Long gone are the days when public scholarship was only available in the form of op-eds guest spots on cable news. An entire cohort of young Black women are […]
Perhaps you are tired of hearing about the Penn State scandal, and if so, I don’t quite blame you. But let me tell you why we can’t stop talking about it…yet. Not only should we not stop talking about the Penn State scandal because a new report of child abuse is made every ten seconds […]
I have to admit that despite my reputation for being a bit of a political junky, I absolutely cannot seem to get myself invested in the 2012 election cycle — yet. That said, little bits of republican debate shenanigans have begun to creep in to my purview and suddenly everyone kept talking about Herman Cain. […]
Not only do Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon show off their twins on tonight's episode of "20/20," but they also give us a sneak peek into their cutesy side as couple.
The “Occupy Wall Street” protests continue to grab the attention of millions across the world as protestors have descended on Wall Street and refuse to leave. “It’s about democracy; it’s about everyone here has a chance to speak and be heard,” said Justin Brown of Brooklyn, who joined the protest a week ago. Many of […]
DETROIT — President Barack Obama used a boisterous Labor Day rally to put congressional Republicans on the spot, challenging them to place the country’s interests above all else and vote to create jobs and put the economy back on a path toward growth. “Show us what you’ve got,” he said. In a partial preview of […]
This Stella McCartney fold-over metallic tote definitely caught my “love for chains” attention. The eco-friendly studded faux suede tote features large chain hardware, signature logo tag, top snap closure and Stella logo print lining. Perfect everyday bag with an edgy twist. Carry it by the top handles, slung over your shoulder, or tucked under your […]
I have the skinniest eyebrows in the world, hands down! When I was a teenager, my best friend decided I needed to tweeze my eyebrows and uttered the infamous “trust me, I know what I’m doing.” (Let’s just say the end result threatened our friendship). She plucked my right brow more than my left and […]
Rihanna’s hairstyles are just like the singer’s music: bold, sexy, and attention-grabbing. Rihanna’s signature hairstyle looks have included bright red hues, jagged pixie cuts, and an edgy take on classic bobs. Rihanna is a trendsetter in the music industry and on the red carpet. Pixie While many celebs opt for Rapunzel-like tresses, one of Rihanna’s […]