Influencers are taking over the world, so much so that an “influencer” is a thing.

We use to consider celebrities influencers, but there are a few new kids in town.

Youtube isn’t new and a lot of the more popular faces aren’t new either.

In fact, tons of black female YouTubers have put in years of work to build up their platform and reach thousands or millions of followers.

We’re trying to big up a lot of these people who are grindin’ and hustlin’, while also giving you entertainment.

So when you catch yourself wandering over to YouTube, these are the black YouTubers you need to follow.

After devoting decades to showbiz, these 25 black actresses over 50 are still relevant and explosive in the roles they play today.

Their presence is well-respected, and their book of lessons remain open for young black women to take a page from.

These women, by no means, had anything handed to them or found showbiz ‘easy’, but they rose above the challenges and made their bread.

Let’s consider who these black actresses are, and a few films and TV shows they’ve appeared in.

Today we’re going to look at 13 black actresses under 30 years old.

These women are talented, beautiful, and smart. The influence their individual careers have brought to showbiz is remarkable.

You’ll probably know a few of these Nubian queens and have seen some of their films. What you may not know, however, are the lessons you can take home from their careers.

Ready to be schooled on the best black female actresses under 30? Class is in session!

Film directing is still a very white male dominated industry, with many of them producing the big blockbusters we see each year. While many of them do a good job, the director is often the ‘mind’ behind the movie and can change the way the script is interpreted by the actors. Many believe this is why having directors with different cultural experiences and backgrounds is important.

Even so-called ‘black’ movies, or movies with majority black casts, often aren’t directed by black people.

That said, there are some black women who have managed to crack the film industry and become directors – whether that’s through the big studios, or by going down the indie film route.

In this article, we’ve picked 8 of our favorites.

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!

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.

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.

When it comes to music, there is usually a wide range of songs to choose from. Whether it is rhythm and blues, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, jazz and pop, the selection is endless.

However, there are several artists who stand the test of time and their music must be present in your music collection. Let us take a look at 12 famous black singers your collection is empty without.

Who doesn’t love Gabrielle Union?! She’s smart, beautiful, and most importantly, a wonderful actress. She has a huge range, having played everything from ambitious undercover cops, to cutthroat cheerleaders. We especially love her in rom-com movies, but she’s been killing it on television, too. Feel like a Gabby fix? Here are our top 5 Gabrielle Union movies.

African American romance novels are a hot genre, and no two novels are the same.

You can read about billionaires who get arranged marriages in order to keep their inheritance, or tour guides getting trapped in caves, or fractured families coming together after a bitter divorce, or pastors losing and then regaining their faith. Every story will whip you away in a whirlwind romance.

Even better, most romance novels are written to be a series. Each book is like one episode of a show. These books are easy to digest, so you can read them on your lunch break or on the train or before bed, but they’re so juicy that you’ll be eager for more.