Braids with beads are a great style for kids. There are many types of braids of this style. Doing braids with beads is also quite easy once you know how. In this article, we share how to do them, the prices of getting beads in your braids, and more.
There are tons of exceptional black female wrestlers out there, both retired and active. A few of them, like Awesome Kong, even went on to expand their careers beyond the wide world of wrestling and to the small screen. These women have a few things in common; they know how to bring the glitz and…
Reggae originated from Jamacia in the 60s, born from Ska and Rocksteady. However, it was more than just a sound; reggae was a feeling and a lifestyle that evoked change. It was inspired by American Jazz and classical Blues. It was predominantly known to be part of the black culture, but as Bob Marley claimed,…
Several HBCUs are scattered around the United States and are sacred grounds for culture. Alongside unity and prosperity for those in attendance, an HBCU can provide college students with a sense of community and structure – without oppression or social anxieties that can come from feeling out of place. There is a long and challenging…
Does Nicki Minaj have a sister? Yes she does, Nicki Minaj’s sister’s name is Ming Maraj and we’ll be talking about her today. As one of the most popular female rappers in the world, Nicki Minaj has claimed the title of Queen of Rap. She has earned an extensive list of awards for her hit…
When it comes to successful women, there are plenty of prominent Black female lawyers who challenge expectations and give our daughters, nieces, and friends someone to look up to. These Black female attorneys not only challenge any preconceived notions that we might have about the judicial system but also are making waves when it comes…
Black female video game characters are unique because they are few and far. The video game industry is working to increase black representation in video games. Despite the limited representation thus far, we have a list of beautiful and powerful black female video game characters; many ready to grace your television screens during intense combat….
Perhaps you’re searching for a college to attend for the next four years. Or maybe you’re curious about what California has to offer regarding HBCUs. Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll talk more about what exactly HBCUs are and elaborate on the only HBCU in California, the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine…
Fed up of lists of black girl names that clearly weren’t written by black people? When you’re in the community, you can smell these fakes a mile off. Popular black girl names include Chantel, Zuri, Rosa, Willow, Simone, Naomi, Tia, Nadine, Michelle, Raven and Alexis. Below I’ve compiled a list of 63 credible names that…
Usually, we associate the soul genre with African-American roots. Black musicians provide the bulk of the artists who sing and play soul, so it’s only natural that we picture them when we hear the soul style. However, that’s not true for every singer! There are plenty of white soul musicians, also called blue-eyed soul singers,…
Do you remember waking up early Saturday mornings, plunking down in front of the television, and getting your fix of cartoons? Maybe the animation was not the greatest, but the entertainment was designed for kids, which was all that mattered. Today, cartoons are produced with state-of-the-art animation. Much of it is marketed to an adult…
Nigerian movies, which are commonly referred to as Naija movies, have quickly gained worldwide popularity. Their drama, extreme effects, and seemingly outrageous plotlines have many people addicted. The memes that have arisen from these dramedies are hilarious. They have helped add to the popularity of Nollywood and Nigerian movies. Now, not all Nigerian movies are…
While most rap and hip-hop artists have traditionally been black, white rappers have found major success in the industry since the 80s. Today, we’ll talk about some of these amazing rappers. I’ve left off some of the most famous white rappers like Eminem, Vanilla Ice, and The Beastie Boys off this list since they’re household…
Nicki Minaj has broken barriers with her music and personality, becoming one of the most successful black entertainers in history. With over 280 million social media followers, she is one of the best-known figures on Instagram, ranking seventh as the most followed musician and 18th as the most followed person. Her fragrance line includes nine…
Rythm and Blues, better known as simply R&B, is a music genre dominated by mainly African-American singers in the early 1940s. Combining elements of soul, pop, rock, and more, R&B has since become a staple in the music industry. As one of the most popular music genres today, R&B also includes some famous white musicians…