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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. -Muhammad Ali As I get older it has begun to dawn on me how many blessings that I have in my life. I think about all the young adults and children who are less privileged than I have  and I am overwhelmed with the desire to [...]

Hip-hop originated as a way out of oppression for those whose lives were affected by injustice, lawlessness and corruption. As time has gone by, the primary focus and message of hip-hop culture has been permanently tainted from its origins of poetic expression of the oppressed to an industry manipulated to sell an image. In the words of Cornel West, “hip-hop [...]

HBCUs were originally established in the late 1800′s to transition African Americans into society towards the end of slavery. Not long after the establishment of these institutions, music programs were implemented into the curriculums and the marching band became an important factor in HBCU culture and a source of entertainment. The style of HBCU marching bands originally stuck to that [...]

For decades our ancestors bled, fought and died in order to ensure our rights as equal citizens. The Ku Klux Klan, than a legal militant terrorist organization, developed as a result of white southerners’ violent opposition to blacks being able to play a part in legislature and voting elections. Hundreds of black people were mobbed, beaten, raped and murdered in order [...]

Earlier this week, a 14-year-old African-American girl by the name of Amber Cole was recorded performing oral sex for her boyfriend outside of their school grounds. Amber was supposedly recorded by friends of the boyfriend and almost immediately afterward, the video was uploaded onto the Internet for the world to see. Since the incident, Amber has been ridiculed for her [...]

Fall is rapidly approaching and nothing is more exciting, at least to me, than that smooth transition from late summer attire to subtle layering for the cool fall weather. When new seasons are approaching I know that people more than likely already have, if not a few, a certain item they keep in mind for fall shopping. I was very [...]

One of the things I love about my people, is that we come in a plethora of shapes, sizes, hair textures and skin tones. We are a people of undefinitive beauty; breathe taking and alluring in every complexion or shade. However, what I hate, is our outstanding african american men and women feeling ashamed, embarrassed or of lesser value because [...]

Since the release of information concerning the collaboration between Karl Lagerfield and Macy’s last November, more details have been revealed for the Karl Lagerfield for Impulse collection. The collection will be releasing August 31st in 235 Macy’s stores and online. Items will be priced from $50-$170 and collection will consist of 45 pieces including Lagerfield’s signature tweed, statement jackets, graphic [...]

DIY: cutoff shorts by Kristen Joy Early last week I was invited to go thrifting and while there ran across these two pair of amazing vintage Levi high rise jeans that I bought collectively for about $3.50 (amazing right ? I know !) to make some cute cut off shorts to wear on my trip to Canada. While on vacation [...]

The re-evolution of natural hair by Kristen Joy Since I’ve performed the “Big Chop” and transitioned into natural hair, I have noticed natural hair becoming a lot more prevalent and popular among African-American women today. Going natural has been one of the most empowering, spirit lifting and fear binding experiences of my life. It has helped me build confidence and [...]

Versace for H&M Versace name for H&M prices. H&M has announced that its latest designer collaboration will be with the legendary house of Versace. Donatella Versace, Creative director for House of Versace, will be designing the line herself. According to H&M creative advisor Margareta Van Den Bosch, Versace will be releasing an H&M women’s wear line, menswear line and home [...]