JUST IN: An arena in South Dakota is holding a “Dash for Cash” where teachers get on their knees and fight for one dollar bills that they can use for classroom supplies while spectators watch and cheer. (h/t
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The fact that she won 3 Grammys, topped the Billboard Hot 100 twice, dropped her debut album AND THEN went on to grab her degree all in less than 18 months is nothing short of incredible. 🎓
Rihanna and her brands genuinely and regularly honor Black content creators. I love to see it. In case you didn't know, this young lady is Kayla Newman - she created the term "on fleek" a few years back.
Also, Law owned a vintage boutique in the late 2000s. He knows how important it is to support shops because he’s been on both sides. I appreciate his intentionality.
Law Roach on sourcing archival pieces from vintage clothing stores: “How we look at it is that we’re supporting small businesses. I think it’s unfair to borrow things from people who use those clothes as their livelihood.”
I interviewed Taraji P. Henson for the cover of HelloBeautiful! She told me her initial thoughts on being cast as Janine's mom in 'Abbott Elementary.'
"At first it was like, 'Ah, mom? Why can't I be her sister?' Then I looked at [Quinta's] age and I said, 'B***h, because you old
Microsoft has partnered with Keith Lee on “The Reheat,” a video series that shows Lee revisiting restaurants that exploded in popularity after he gave them a positive review.
The first episode drops on June 10.
I’ve watched these Black women athletes be disrespected online (one posthumously) about their game. By the masses. They’re “too skilled,” “too focused on their mental health,” “too expressive,” “too cocky”…too whatever.
Y’all ain’t tired?
Let me get this straight.
@theestallion
has a whole horror series that features Black influencers and artists that’s directed by Teyana Taylor?!?!?! BLACK FLEXCELLENCE
DMX and Mary J. Blige were both raised in Yonkers—they witnessed and experienced intense brutality and poverty as children. They have been open about many of their experiences and that honesty is a part of the reason why they are beloved worldwide. 🌹
Put respect on Flo Jo's name. She was the fastest woman in the world & her records STILL stand. She worked at a salon early in her career so she did her hair and nails herself. It was her idea to cut one leg off of her suits. AND she designed uniforms for the Indiana Pacers.
Beyoncé started dropping gems immediately during her Elle convo. “My mother instilled in me the idea that creativity starts with taking a leap of faith – telling your fears they are not allowed where you are headed.” That’s a heavy bar. Eloquently telling your fears to kick rocks
I lost my house in a fire last year. I wrote about the items that make my new space feel like home. Louisiana Hot Sauce was one of those things. They saw the story and sent me a nice box so I won’t run out anytime soon. I can keep the love, and spice, flowing. 🥹🌶️❤️
Wait. Betty White, Steve Harvey, Jim Carey, Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, Eartha Kitt, James Earl Jones, Dwyane Wade, Lil Jon, and Ray J were all born on January 17.
I'm SO glad I was exposed to sitcoms focused on young Black women. They were all high school kids just going through regular life stuff, from forbidden boyfriends to tough classes.
QUEEN LATIFAH IS A LIVING LEGEND. Seamlessly transitioned into acting. Thirty year rap career. Masterful film producer. Feminist. First person I saw portray a gay woman. FLAWLESS WEAVES
“I feel like [my new album] will be aggressive..I feel like this project is definitely something very well thought out. This project is me talking my sh–, getting back comfortable with myself, getting back to the Megan that was on the come-up.” -Megan Thee Stallion
Shout out to 21 Savage for using tonight as an opportunity to honor Dapper Dan, a fashion designer who rose to prominence in the 1980's for his exaggerated, logo laden luxury designs for Black folks. It's important to honor the greats while they are still here!
DMX embodies hip-hop. His roots, his rise. He’s royalty man. He released his first two albums in the same year (1998) and they both went platinum. No one can touch him, ever. He is loved.
i just wanna say that im 24, im a mom, and i havent finished school yet. ive only been writing for 4 years. but i've worked with over 30 publications, i take care of my lil one & i wrote missy elliott's official bio. u can really do whatever u want. 💪🏾💅🏾