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For those of us who know the story of beauty entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, recent headlines about Kylie Jenner pale…

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Former members of Alabama State University’s Stingettes dance team are using their talents to instill confidence and…

She’s gorgeous, talented, stylish and ever-elusive. And today, the woman we know simply as “Sade” turns 60.

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Bona fide blockbuster Black Panther may not have gotten the win it deserved this round, but in terms of…

When it comes to glow ups, few have been more astounding than Jennifer Hudson’s. In the 14 years since she was an Americ…

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From deep conditioners, to relaxers and gels, on any given day black women put tons of products in our hair. We don’t…

Singer-songwriter Maxwell has long been known for making beautiful songs. But his recently released ballad, “Shame,”…

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At only 5 years old, the doll-like looks of Nigerian-born Jare Ijalana have made her a viral sensation on social…

Here’s a television event bound to be binge-worthy: on Sunday, Netflix announced an upcoming limited series event on…

The “Mothership” has landed. Famed makeup artist and creator Pat McGrath, who has been the fashion industry’s most…

Essence Fest is the gift that keeps on giving; the annual celebration of black womanhood, which this year took place…

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