Comedy is, unfortunately, still pretty dominated by men, who may or may not be funny. However, if you know where to look, there are plenty of people performing out there who defy the “t-shirt and jeans” dude you expect behind the microphone. Some of the funniest of those people are the black women who have carved a niche out for themselves in comedy clubs, bars and basements all over the country. Most of the women on this list tend to perform in New York where comedy is king, but we’ve included links to their clips online so if you like what you see here, make sure you look them up!

While your own locks are perfect as they are, sometimes it can be fun – not to mention easier – to change things up with a wig. This is especially true if your natural hair needs a rest from straightening or braiding, or you’re bored of short hair.

If you’re new to wigging, or just want a quick way to find a selection of wigs for black women you hadn’t considered trying before, look no further than this handy list we’ve compiled! From pixie cuts to long curls, we’ve put together a bunch of different styles for you to check out below.

Dreaming about long stretches of beautiful white sand beaches, palm trees and gentle breezes? Who isn’t! But if you’re actually looking to take a trip with your family this summer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best deals on the web to make choosing where to spend a vacation in the Caribbean easy.

Using popular tourist destinations Jamaica and Barbados, we compared prices using the following details:

• Traveling for 7-days.
• The trip will be all-inclusive.
• It will be a family of 4 going, that’s 2 adults and 2 kids under 10 years of age.

No matter where you live in the world, if you have an internet connection or a tv, you’ve probably heard of the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite misconceptions and outright lies by those opposing Black Lives Matter, it is a movement solely designed to help end police violence against African-Americans across the United States. Check out what Black Lives Matter is if you’re not sure.

Since the fatal shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown in 2014, there have been over a thousand deaths at the hands of American police, and it has to stop. That’s why BLM is so important.

Looking to update your wardrobe with some fresh new styles from the biggest stores around? Need some inspiration from talented black women who know exactly how to get the best from their clothes? Then we’ve got a treat for you!

Check out our top ten list of fashion bloggers who have great high street looks. All of which will give you great ideas and tips for that perfect outfit. 🙂

Update: We now also show off other black women bloggers here. So check that after girl.

Whether you’re after soul food or just looking to support the businesses of some talented African-Americans, this list of black-owned restaurants across America is sure to help you get your fix.

We’ve looked across the web to find out who comes out on top time and time again, and think we’ve found the top six candidates to best get your taste buds tingling. Check out the list below to see if any of these restaurants are near you and worth a visit:

What is Black Lives Matter? What does it mean and what is it about? Today we’re going to answer these questions.

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is a grassroots campaign to try and fix the problem of police unjustly killing black people in America. It began in earnest in 2014 after Michael Brown, a black teen, was killed in Ferguson, Missouri, by police. He was unarmed at the time, and his death sparked outrage across America because it was so blatantly unlawful – giving rise to a movement that was born from the minds of three people: Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors.

Today we’re further going to look at what Black Lives Matter is; please share with friends if useful.

There are plenty of festivals around the world today, too many for any one person to feel like they’ve even made a dent! But if you’re looking for something different to attend, maybe while traveling in a country you haven’t been to before, perhaps you should check out this list of what we think are the top global African-centric festivals.

All of these festivals in some way celebrate African culture, whether through music, art, speakers or even location.

Obviously the best place in the world to get Jamaican food is in Jamaica itself. Unfortunately though, it’s not always possible to take a quick trip over there to get an authentic Caribbean meal.

Thankfully, there are oodles of Jamaican restaurant locations all over the world! And we’ve done the research on the best in eight major cities, so you have plenty of options for top-notch food wherever you might be. Have a look at our list below:

The world of interior design is pretty vast, and it can be hard to choose a designer to do up your home. Furthermore, if you want to find an African American interior designer, you’re usually hard pushed to find a suitable match.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to showcase five black designers we think are really great. All a little different, so there’s a bit of a mix when it comes to style.

We also link back to their websites, so if you want to know any more about them simply click over to view their services or get in touch.