After 20 Years of Influence, Alife Closes It’s LES Doors

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Treis Hill (@treishill) 2 days ago, Alife General Manager Treis Hill…

White Boy Summer (90’s Hip Hop Edition of Pop Hits and Underground Classics)

Chet Hanks set the internet ablaze yet again, this time posting a video predicting that this summer would be a…

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4 Ways to Support Our Asian Brothers and Sisters Right Now!

Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% in the past year, according to the analysis released by the Center for…

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Our 5 Top Favorite Brandy & Monica Music Videos!

Last night our 90's dreams were lived out, thanks to R&B Queens Brandy and Monica. In case you haven't seen…

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New Music Mondays: FKA twigs “Sad Day” (VIDEO)

FKA twigs debuted the video for her MAGDALENE song “sad day.” Directed by Hiro Murai, known for his work with…

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Personal Update: Hospitalization & My Cat Vladimir’s Passing

Hey Guys. I've been meaning to write this sooner and I guess it's taking me a while because I knew…

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RECIPE: 3 Ingredient, Gluten-Free, Vegan Cookie (Low Cal & No Equipment Needed)

A few months ago, when the pandemic first hit and finding groceries was like digging for gold (or what I…

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FBF: Our Top 10 Whitney Houston Music Videos

This upcoming Sunday, August 9th, is the bornday of Miss Whitney Houston. Born in 1963, this legend would be 57…

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15 Common Candies You May Not Know Were Vegan

There are a lot of candies on this list that I had no idea were vegan. Happy to know that…

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3 Black Trans Women DJ’s You Need To Know!

I have been honored with being featured for my DJ work on some great lists amongst really incredible women, but…

4 years ago

Happy Birthday Patrick Ewing! Watch His Top 10 Career Plays

Happy Birthday Patrick Aloysius Ewing! Born August 5, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica - this Basketball Player was a beast on…

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How Safe Are Your Beauty & Household Products? Find Out on EWG.Org

Since 2013, I have been utilizing the website (now also a handy app) EWG.Org to find how toxic my everyday…

4 years ago

It’s #NationalLipstickDay! Here Are 5 (Vegan) Lipsticks From Black-Owned Brands

Today is #NationalLipStickDay and yes, it seems like everyday is 10 new holidays for something or another, but at least…

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6 Trendy Sunglasses for Under $25

We recently posted 5 TRENDY SUNGLASSES UNDER $215  and a few of you replied saying that the price point was…

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Wellness: 11 Ways to Support Someone During Mania via IBPF.Org

Whether you like him or not, the recent Twitter events from one of our most beloved artists has left us…

4 years ago

Throwback: 5 Of Our Favorite Jodeci Jams (Happy Birthday Mr. Dalvin)

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jodeci (@jodecimusic) on Apr 10, 2015 at 3:27pm PDT…

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5 Trendy Sunglasses for Summer Under 215$

*Image from the RetroSuperFuture x BornxRaised Collaboration. Summer 2020 may be partially quarantined, but you still need to protect your…

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Culture: Trace Magazine & “Their Annual Black Girls Rule” Issue

Growing up in the 90's/2000's, before we had social media and the internet to give us the cheat codes, we…

4 years ago

Recipe: Kimchi Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Thanks to the pandemic we are all flexing our Guy Fieri day dreams in real life, including me! I saw…

4 years ago

I Got Tested (Fast & Free) for Covid-19…How You Can Too!

About a week ago, The ?  and I got tested for Covid-19. It was so easy!!! I highly recommend it.…

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CULTURE: “Used To Be With Vashtie At Santos.” What Does My Drake Shoutout Refer To?

*This post was originally posted in January 2018, when the song debuted - but, it felt like a good time…

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6 Must See LGBTQ Films On Netflix!

If you're venturing into an exploration of LGBTQ Films, here are 6 on Netflix that will get you on your…

4 years ago

5 Of My Favorite Trans Musicians To Add To Your Playlists!

              In honor of June being Pride Month, but also in support of the…

4 years ago

10 Black Owned Wineries To Support Right Now!

If you're a wine lover like me and you want to support Black Owned Wineries, then this list will make…

4 years ago

6 Ways To Be a Better Ally (For Non-Black People) *Repost From NewInt.Org

This was first published by New Internationalist on March 15th, 2018 - written by Kristina Wong. See the original article…

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3 Black Docs/Series To Educate & Inspire on Netflix Right Now!

With all of the protests happening in the world right now, it's so important to keep the conversation about race…

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54 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today & Every Day *repost by Marie Claire Magazine

*This is a repost by Marie Claire Magazine, written by  Marina Liao  (June 3rd, 2020) "In the wake of George…

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How To Help #BlackLivesMatter

We are in very challenging times,  but nothing has ever been accomplished by silence or non-action. I have great hope…

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My Secret Wedding Day + How We Met (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

If you've been following me or have been reading this blog, you already know that marriage was not an absolute…

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THROWBACK: In 2010 I became The First Woman To Design a Jordan

I can't believe how much time is flying! It's been 10 whole years since I became the first woman (and…

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3 Ways I Workout at Home – Using a Trampoline, Jump Rope & YouTube!

Being unable to go to the gym threw me way off my game in the beginning of lockdown. I am…

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9 Tips To Celebrate A Lit Lockdown Birthday

Are you about to celebrate a birthday or plan festivities for a loved one? Well...I'm coming straight from an amazing…

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5 Immune Boosting Foods & Supplements I Take Daily

I hope you are all well and staying safe. Now,  I am no doctor... but my holistic/vegan lifestyle has put…

5 years ago

RECIPE: Immune Boosting Tumeric-Ginger Shot To Help Fight Viruses Off

Okay, so as we know - food and shelter are very important and more than ever now! But, also...nourishing ourselves…

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Everything I Eat in a Day (Quarantine Edition)

As requested via Instagram, I have recorded everything I eat in a day. I'm not sure what my eating habits…

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RECIPE: Sweet Potato Slices with Homemade Hummus & Bean Salad

Okay, so a lot of you asked for this recipe and here it goes! But in the meantime, I need…

5 years ago

RECIPE: Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Garlicy Marinara & Soy Chorizo with Peppers

Okay. As I have established on my social media, I don't care for cooking - however, I am good at…

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#GroceryGrooming: 5 Ways to Stay Beautified with Everyday Kitchen Items

These days are challenging for everyone. Not only are we worried about our health, wealth, work, families, friends and future…

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My 3 Favorite YouTube Workouts For At-Home Fitness

Some of you may know, pre-Coronavirus - I was a gym rat. It was never that I loved working out,…

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Stop Playing Yourself & Start Meditating Now!

Many of the most famous and successful people meditate daily. It's free, it's easy, you can do it almost anywhere…

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