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Laverne Cox Shares Her Thoughts On Moving Forward In Donald Trump’s America

"These moments when artists can speak truth to power mean much more now than they have. It's about us continuing to elevate truth, trying to raise people's consciousness and not trying to divide people. "

Makeup

Carnival Girl: Jana In Tequila Sunrise Orange Shadow With Electric Blue Mascara

Imagine you're in Barbados partying alongside Rihanna for Carnival. You’re decked out in all the festival regalia. You've got your jeweled bustier and your elaborate headdress. Your makeup is apropos and elegantly on fleek. Now take away all the fanfare and the feathers. The music and the dancing. What’s left? That amazing face.

Wellness

Gummy Melatonin Is Like A Bedtime Snack That Helps You Fall Asleep Fast

You want to sleep but your brain has other plans. Chewing on grape flavored melatonin gummies may the the thing you body needs to get your sleep clock back on schedule.

Feminism

White Women Failed America, Ourselves And Especially Women of Color

We've bowed, again, to patriarchy. Through inaction and silence, we've collectively told our sisters we cannot be trusted. All in the name of staying in the good graces of white men.

LGBTQ

6 Ways To Stand In Active Solidarity With Our Trans Community

It is not the role of transgender people to teach cisgender people anything for free. Solidarity with the trans community is not a retweet, like or Facebook share. Solidarity is informed, intentional, recurring sustainable acts of service.

LGBTQ

Black Lives Matter Means Trans Lives Matter: Why We Need To Address The Violence Against Black Trans Women

Tata Sanchez, was desperately seeking help as she pounded on the front door of a home in Compton, California in the early morning hours just before dawn. She was shot and killed. One moment Tata, a black trans woman, was here and the next she was not. Her life mattered.

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Latarsha Rose In Black Smokey Eyes And Glossy Red Lips

The classic black smokey eye and red lip. This look is an absolute go-to during the holidays. It's unabashedly forward, screams and feels sexy, confident and bold and also commands attention. So naturally, when Latarsha told us that she was definitely in the mood for this look, we were all in to show off just how much attention it commands.

Skin Care

This $2 Bar Of Soap Has The Same Ingredient Beyonce Uses On Her Skin

Just bear with us before you roll your eyes and yourself out of this article because we think we've found something that can help us rival the skin of Beyonce for only a few bucks.

Sexuality

8 Really Good Reasons Every Woman Should Masturbate On The Regular

Masturbation is actually good for you. Don't believe us? Here are eight reasons why women should masturbate regularly.

Makeup

Aïda M. Lopes In Make Up For Ever’s Golden Pro Sculpting Duo

A few weeks ago we spotted Aïda at a Make Up For Ever event. She walked through the door and we couldn’t help but to double take. She was tall and beautiful and her dark black skin was so lustrous. That’s the best way to describe it. It was late at night and she was shining like a diamond. We knew we had to meet this beautiful woman and ~~beg her~~ ask her if she’d like to shoot with us. [Read more…]

Culture

Lupita Nyong’o Has A List Of Things To Know Before You See Her On Broadway In ‘Eclipsed’

The bae Lupita Nyong'o and bae Danai Gurira are working together to make some epic #BlackGirlMagic. Lupita is staring in the Broadway play entitled "Eclipsed" written by playwright Danai. (We'll allow you to pause to collect yourselves here...)

Makeup

Things You Need: A Perfect Mocha Mauve Lipstick

We found this "ridiculously pretty", "perfect pinkish-brown nude" at the drugstore. You should buy it too. 💄

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Hair Care

How To Wrap Your Hair In A Cable Knit Sweater

Head wraps evoke a sense of beauty that's hard to put your finger on. Maybe that's why almost anything you wrap your hair in can work. It's the sense of the crown on top of your head and awakens your inner Queen.

Music

Listen To This Track: “Jungle Lady” By Lion Babe

The musical duo that’s composed of Jillian Hervey (Vanessa Williams’s daughter and the Lion Babe herself) and producer Lucas Goodman is delivering up a soulful mix of 70s and 90s R&B.

Wellness

‘Female Viagra’ Is Finally Available But It Only Works For Less Than Half Of Women Taking It

Addyi boosts low libidos in women. But why is it only working for less than half of the women who take it?