Mustering up the energy to work out isn’t always easy. Take it from me: I genuinely love getting my sweat on — so much so that I typically work out twice in one day (a run in the morning followed by a strength or HIIT session in the afternoon). But am I jumping out of
Month: February 2022
BIJOU KARMAN When Ayanna Pressley won her election in November 2018, becoming Massachusetts’s first-ever Black congresswoman, she punctuated her victory speech with a question she’d worked hard throughout her campaign to answer: “Can a congresswoman wear her hair in braids, rock a black leather jacket, and a bold red lip?” Fashion and beauty have long
To fully grasp the power of Black beauty at Howard University, one can easily look through the lens of homecoming. Stepping foot on campus during that particular weekend is a true spectacle, in every sense of the word. The festivities are a celebration of Black excellence: beautiful crowds emit glitz, glamour, and unbridled joy throughout
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF EDDY CHEN/HBO “I feel like I’ve framed my entire womanhood around men.” By Natalie Michie Date January 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter Intense, captivating visuals are arguably what Euphoria does best. And costume designer Heidi Bivens brings that creative energy to the wardrobe department, where clothing is symbolic of character development. Case in
There’s no need to banish bread from your diet — no matter what you’ve heard, carbs are not your enemy — but you do want to follow these dietitian-approved guidelines in order to ensure you’re buying the healthiest breads possible. When shopping for bread, look beyond claims like “7-grain,” “sprouted,” or “multigrain.” Many loaves sound
Following Rihanna’s big reveal that she is pregnant with her and A$AP Rocky’s first child, People spoke to multiple sources about what their relationship is like now and how Rihanna is feeling with her pregnancy. Rocky and Rihanna are smitten, and it was Rocky that made Rihanna feel ready to become a mother. A source
“You’re so hormonal after you have a kid.” I’d heard this all throughout my pregnancy. So when I finally gave birth at 37 weeks, I knew it was only the beginning. But for the first little while postpartum, everything seemed fine. Sure, I wasn’t getting any sleep and felt like a drippy, on-demand cow a
Photography courtesy of Taylor Hill/WireImageFashion’s most stylish couple are about to become parents. By Lauren Knowles Date January 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Fenty empire is expanding but we’re not talking business — we’re talking baby! Rihanna is expecting her first child with partner A$AP Rocky, and she just announced it in the most fashionably