We love African American romance novels! Sometimes there’s nothing better than reading a good book to break down boredom. But don’t you hate it when you pick one up and it’s not that great? Well, we’re here to help!

In no particular order, here are 6 African American romance books you definitely must read.

Derived from Carter G. Woodson’s ‘Negro History Week’, Black History Month is a time of celebration, reflection and utmost appreciation. It’s a time when we can look back on the struggles and hardships faced by our ancestors and humble ourselves when we compare that to the lives we’re able to lead today.

As well as this it gives us an opportunity to share our feelings, culture, food, music… our everything, with people from other races. Popular activities include educating children about prominent black figures in history, taking Martin Luther King Jr. as an example, celebrating the lives and achievements of activists like Malcolm X, festivals, galleries, museum open days and spreading the message to those around us.

*All scriptural references are made from the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures unless otherwise stated.

The capable woman, though briefly mentioned in Proverbs chapter 31, is a modern marvel and model for married and single women to emulate.

Her endearing qualities echo throughout the modern world and continue to influence women who have a reverential fear of God. Some modern women, however, find it difficult to live up to the pattern left by the proverbial woman. The pedestal she sits on seems far-fetched.

But is it?

Becoming a Proverbs 31 woman does not have to be daunting. This composition serves to remove those doubts and fears. You’ll learn about the characteristics you need to become a Proverbs 31 woman – single or married.

Want to know how to relieve pain from tight braids? Well you’ve come to the right place, as I’ll be showing you how to soothe that sore scalp. 🙂

Braids are awesome! Once you get plaited and take a look in the mirror, you’re likely pleased with the new look…

That is until the immense pain strikes in! Whether the pain starts immediately after being plaited, after some time or when you go to sleep, bottom line is you can’t bear the pain.

This pain is caused by tight braids. But how to relieve it, you ask?

Simple, loosen the braids by using some or all of the 7 easy steps listed below. Share these steps with your friends if you find them useful. 🙂

Stylish, empowering, motivational!

But enough about you, ok. 🙂

Today I want to introduce you to our ‘Natural Hair’ t shirts; a must have for women of color looking to show they’re proud of their hair in it’s most natural form.

Some days, you want to watch hard-hitting Oscar-winning movies. And other days you want to keep your headscarf on, grab a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and watch a funny movie about black love.

With so many incredible black romantic comedies out there, where should you start? We’ve got you covered with some of the best.

Have you got dreadlocks, long braids, an afro or super long hair? Then you’ll know how easy it is to despair when it comes to finding swim caps that actually fit.

Most swim caps are so tight fitting that people with long hair have no chance of getting it all in.

That means you either resort to swimming without a cap, which can damage your hair, or not going swimming at all. We don’t think it’s fair that anyone should have to miss out on their exercise or having fun in the pool, no matter what hairstyle they have.

That’s why we’ve picked out six of the best extra large swimming caps out there. Whether you have an afro, braids, dreadlocks or just super long hair, you’ll find something that suits you here.

If you’ve been watching recent news stories, you may feel no place in America is safe for Black families. Although no place is completely without inequality or injustice, we have researched some of the cities where Black individuals and families are thriving.

From job opportunities to cultural representation, these are the 10 best cities for Black families in the U.S.

If you’re a woman with dark or light brown skin complexion, you may find it hard to get a lipstick that’s right for your skin tone. However, you don’t have to worry anymore.

There are many colors to choose from, some of the best we’ve listed before, but from there it often comes down to what color you personally like.

Today we’ll show you some of our favorite colors and brands, so you can get a better idea of the right lipstick for you! We’ve also thrown in a few lip balms and lip shimmers for good measure. 😉

Hey girl, today we’re going to compare the best blow dryers for natural afro hair. 🙂

Heat damage is a real issue, and using the wrong kind of blow dryer can damage your hair beyond repair. This is why you need a good hair dryer that’s compatible specifically with black hair.

With that in mind, below are some of the best blow dryers for black hair on the market. Any of these should do you well. 🙂