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Remember late last year when Sesame Street debuted their “I Love My Hair” song? Muppets of color were seen singing about embracing their afros, braids and curls. 25 Reasons We Love “A Different World” 47 Things You Didn’t Know About Michelle Obama The writer of the song, Joey Mazzarino, was inspired by his now 5-year-old […]

We all fantasize about owning an expensive designer handbag, but this “1001 Nights Diamond Purse” from the House of Mouawad is totally out of our reach. The jewel encrusted clutch, which is valued at $3.8 million, was recently named the world’s most expensive by Guinness World Records. The heart-shaped purse, handcrafted from 18kt gold, incorporates […]

An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful […]

As a Christian mom, it’s important to remember that running a successful business at home often requires making some tough decisions. Money isn’t everything and should not necessarily be the primary factor in determining what sort of business to run from home.

Nigerian-born designer Duro Olowu debuted his Fall 2011 collection as part of New York’s Fashion Week. It was his first-ever show in the United States and featured contrasting colors and textures, as well as a mix of prints. 25 Reasons We Love Blaxploitation Films Top 9 Music Videos Of 1980s The “Urban Gaucho” collection was […]

Designer Rachel Roy debuted her Fall 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week. From it, you can expect tons of layering with both prints and texture. It’s fit for the modern-day working woman so each “average” piece has an extra special touch, like pants made of cashmere, wrap-dresses matched with wool, and office-appropriate knee-length skirts […]

It’s New York Fashion Week, and one of our favorite African-American designers Tracy Reese has debuted her Fall 2011 collection. From the Fall/Winter line, you can expect bright jewel tones, varying hemlines, frills and fur, and a 1970s flair to it all. She debuted the line at the Lincoln Center on February 14, 2011. 25 […]

The dictionary definition of Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

All hail to the First Lady, Michelle Obama! Not since Jackie O has a nation been so enamored with the wife of a sitting President. Aside from the obvious, Michelle catches and keeps our attention not because she’s black, but because she represents the epitome of class and sophistication. While Michelle’s fashion sense is celebrated, emulated and documented, there are still people […]

Most Moms think about starting a business from home at one time or another. Maybe the kids have started school, and mom now has a lot of free time. Or perhaps mom was successful in Corporate America before having her first child, and wished to put her skills to good use in a business from […]

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! Celebrate the women you love – your friends, your sister, your mom, YOURSELF – with these heart- and love-inspired items and gifts. From sweaters and bracelets to earrings and skirts, we’ve got you covered. And they’re all for under $50! 10 Valentine’s Day-Appropriate Lingerie Items For Under $50 How To Decorate […]