Latina models are taking the fashion industry by storm and are representing well for women of color. They come in all shades from Caroline Trentini to Rose Cordero and are slowly adding the diversity that the industry is lacking. V Spain is highlighting nine of the world’s top Latina models in its Summer 2011 issue….
What are the social, emotional, and cultural costs of an elite education for a young student of color? Andre Robert Lee’s documentary, The Prep School Negro, illuminates the filmmaker’s journey from a tough neighborhood in Philly to one of the most prestigious prep schools in the nation. The education he received–all expenses paid–was top notch,…
From The Grio –I was listening to rapper J. Cole’s latest record, “Return of Simba,” ironically, in his hometown Fayetteville, N.C., admiring how the artist had skillfully added another chapter to the Simba narrative he created three mixtapes ago on The Come Up and thought to myself, ‘Wow, this would’ve taken three albums to do…
From Black Voices – If anyone thinks this Tracy Morgan fiasco has anything to do with the controversial statements he made about gay people at a standup show on June 3 in Nashville, the joke is on them. Stand-up comedians have always been granted a “funny pass” — unspoken permission to say offensive and controversial…
As long as Folake Kuye Huntoon can remember, she’s “been into fashion.” After graduating from high school at 15, she went to fashion school before enrolling at University of Maryland College Park. A busy wife and mother of 3, Folake’s love of fashion came full circle when she started Style Pantry in February of 2009…
Earlier this week, Forbes published its list of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Authors. Written and compiled by Avril David, the list included women authors who are a) currently alive and b) have a focus on personal narrative and fiction writers. In a preface on how she chose the authors included on the list,…
Suno is the newest go-to brand for prints and for Resort 2012, Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty are taking us to Hawaii with tropical patterns and vivid colors. The design duo is no stranger to adventurous fashion and with this collection, they take it all to the next level. Nature is a clear influence as…
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks gave a group of students an amazing surprise when she popped by their classroom with some big news. The singer, who appeared on The Regis and Kelly Show today, stopped by the Camart Studio in NYC, to visit the students of People To People. All performers themselves, the kids were…
With 2012 right around the corner, politicians across the country are gearing up for the upcoming election cycle. And as the race for the nation’s highest office takes off it is clear that the gloves are off. This morning, the political blogosphere was buzzing over Michelle Obama’s fundraising appearances in Hollywood. The First Lady has…
With the release date of 4 just two weeks away, the Beyoncé train is gaining steam. Though a superstar worldwide, she is one of fashion’s “It” girls and a design dream for the hottest designers the world over. For July 2011, she covers two of the industry’s high-fashion glossies, W and L’Uomo Vogue. In W,…
Bleached eyebrows have been spotted everywhere from Beyonce’s “Run The World (Girls)” video to the Spring 2011 couture runways. Would you rock them? Sound off!
Estelle attends the Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Presentation at a Private Location on June 13, 2011 in New York City.
The pews seemed like they stretched on forever. I was a little five, precocious but shy. Most times my lips were zipped shut but when I was asked to speak I usually said something that made the adults high up throw their laughter up into the air. Standing with one foot out the door and…
While Washington D.C. is still abuzz with the Representative Anthony Weiner sexting scandal, many are weighing in on whether or not Rep. Weiner should resign from office. Despite having the overwhelming support of his constituents, the Democratic Party leadership wants Weiner out. Both Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman…
If you ever had any doubt that slavery still exists, meet Bidemi Bello. The 41-year-old Nigerian immigrant was recently convicted in U.S. federal court of luring young Nigerian women into slavery by promising to get them jobs as nannies, and provide them with the opportunity to get an education. According to prosecutors, Bello was a…
