Not so long ago, it would have been crazy to think that a woman of African descent, or any woman of color, could be a widely recognized model. Strutting down the catwalk, showcasing major brands to the world? Impossible! But no longer…

We’ve fought hard to be recognised in every arena of life, and beauty and modelling is just one of them. Now we’re taking the fashion world by storm, both behind the camera and in front of it. We’re represented in our full glory – from light skinned stunners to dark skinned beauties, with every body size represented, too. Some of our models rock natural hair. Some rock wigs and weaves. But one thing’s for sure, despite all their differences, they all do us proud.

Here are six of our favorite black women models!

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 reggae waters, this is the list for you! We’ve chosen five of our top black female reggae artists and singers. Check them out. You never know, you might just find a new favorite.

Sometimes, a girls night does not need to include leaving the house to be a perfect time. A night on the town can be energy draining, time-consuming, and suck the fun out of bonding with your girlfriends in a positive way.

Are crowded dancefloors, loud music, and expensive drinks not your scene? Check out the girls night in ideas below for get-togethers sure to make lasting memories!

We all know about the Lil Kims and Nicki Minajs of the hip hop world, but there are plenty of other black female rappers out there killing it right now. With all different styles, looks and vibes, you’re sure to find a woman wordsmith to keep you hitting replay again and again.

We’ve picked our six favorites who are putting it down in the music game and showing the world that hip hop isn’t just about the men. Check out our list. You never know, you might just find a new favorite.

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 book or a steamy, sexy romance, consider tucking into one of these novels. Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a warm blanket, and settle in for a captivating tale.

Serena Williams has become the epitome of excellence in women’s sports. Given the amazing amount of wins and trophies she has accumulated since the beginning of her professional tennis career, she is certainly worth celebrating.

As with any successful athlete that we admire and aspire to, we look to her training routines to see what we can do to become just as strong as she’s become. Williams is always open to giving tips and insights into how she approaches upping her tennis game – here are some tips on how she does it.

Talented fans of Beyoncé have just made a new computer game based on her called Lemonade Rage. But what is this game and why was it made? Furthermore, how do you get good at this game? We look at that and more in this new article.

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 best black female bloggers around. Let us know which ones you like in the comments at the end. 🙂

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 six of them below. Be sure to check out their music, you might just find you like it!

Want to learn how to sing like Rihanna? With her unique voice and style, it’s not easy to imitate her singing. But with our help, you’ll find it easier than ever to master this Caribbean diva’s singing style.

Of course we don’t recommend you trying to pass her voice off as your own; learning to sing naturally to your own voice is always best. But if for whatever reason you’d like to sing like Rihanna, keep reading. 🙂