It’s all about beautiful black women with beauty and brains. When it comes to women in Hollywood, everyone first focuses on her looks before they think to acknowledge anything deeper. Today, they’re being acknowledged! There are plenty of black women in Hollywood that are beauty and brains! Here are a number of them in alphabetical order!
When you hear the letters LGBTQ used, what do you instantly think of? You might think of your favorite man on Queer Eye or someone in drag from Ru Paul’s Drag Race. For some reason, when everyone thinks of this community, the “L” category is sometimes forgotten amongst the others. Why is that? For some…
When it comes to film, there are numerous great black movies that you can’t go your life without seeing. If not, you risk getting your black card revoked. While it seems like some of our favorite black movies always get slighted during award season, we’re always ready to show them love. If you’re trying to…
Blogging has become super popular; so much so that sometimes it’s actually hard to figure out which ones are worth reading! Where can you find good blogs run by people you can relate to as a woman of color? While this is far from a complete list, we’ve compiled a post showing some of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
What’s your favorite genre? Rap? R&B? What about reggae? If you’re a huge reggae fan, salute! You know all about how relaxing and inspiring this genre can be. You’ll know all the artists of the moment, as well as all the golden oldies like Bob Marley. If you just occasionally dip your toes into the…
Finally, black women get to take the stage. For too long, popular novels like Fifty Shades of Grey have overlooked women of color. At last, black women have the opportunity to tell their own stories and put black characters center stage. And these stories are amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for a clean Christian…
If you thought that black women only sing jazz, R&B and soul, you’re definitely wrong. Black women can be found in a wide range of music genres, including rock! You heard me right! There are black women in the rock scene and we can’t help but be proud of them. We’ll take a look at…
There are many famous black families in the entertainment industry. Whether it’s music, movies, television shows or comedy, there are those that represent us well and make us proud. In no particular order, let’s take a look at 8 famous black families worth keeping your eye on.
Hollywood is slowly evolving in how many people of color are cast in big movies. However, it can still be a rarity to see Black women in lead roles on the big screen. In this article, we feature 7 great films that have Black actresses in lead roles. Whether you’re looking for a drama or…