When Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was named Miss Universe on Sunday, her crowning signified a milestone: the first year that four of the major beauty pageants had simultaneously awarded the top prize to a black woman. And while black women have been winners in the past- notably Vanessa Williams, who in 1984 was theContinue reading “For The First Time Ever All Black Women Are Winning Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Universe & Miss Teen USA.”
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Black Mom/Teacher Releases Children’s Book About the HBCU Homecoming Experience
Who doesn’t love the sound of the drummers and the marching band parading through the football field, crisp fresh fall air, and grilled turkey legs?? Well, this young lady by the name of La-Donia Alford-Jeffries decided to relay her experience to kids all across the world. She put that experience into a book, titled ‘Homecoming’.Continue reading “Black Mom/Teacher Releases Children’s Book About the HBCU Homecoming Experience”
Queen Latifah, Kerry James Marshall and C.E.O. Robert Smith Are Among Harvard’s W.E.B. DuBois Medal Honorees For 2020
Musical artist and Living Single Star Queen Latifah, acclaimed contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall and Robert Smith, founder, chairman and chief executive of Vista Equity Partners are among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University this year with the W.E.B. DuBois Medal for their contributions to black history and culture. The medal is Harvard’s highestContinue reading “Queen Latifah, Kerry James Marshall and C.E.O. Robert Smith Are Among Harvard’s W.E.B. DuBois Medal Honorees For 2020”
Rihanna Puts Her Spin On The Dress Over Pants Fashion Trend
Currently in Seoul, where she’s turning up for Fenty Beauty’s South Korean launch, the mega super star slayed on the runway. While touring the Itaewon shopping district on Wednesday, she found the time to master one of the newest tricky trends. We all know dresses worn with pants are not a new trend, however RihannaContinue reading “Rihanna Puts Her Spin On The Dress Over Pants Fashion Trend”
