Stuff We L♡ve

Words can not express how refreshing it is to see movements like Black Girls Rock and Magical Black Girls take over our timelines and real life conversations. There is something truly magical when black women recognize their own uniqueness that is as beautiful as their skin color and hair texture. It took a while for the […]

To be black and a woman is one of the most complex identities to hold–no matter how magical and powerful we know we are. That’s why it’s important now more than ever to instill confidence, knowledge, in our young black girls. Here’s a few ways we can start to empower our daughters. 1. Give her space […]

We’ve loved Jada since the moment she started her career in the early 90’s. She was one of the first black actresses many of us admired for her roles in many classic black 90’s films. We’ve watched her grow from Set it Off to the Matrix, launching a music career and a non-profit. And we’ve […]

At a time when phrases like “black girls are magic” and “magical black girls” are abundant, it’s easy to forget that yes, while black women are amazing and extraordinary, we’re still real women, dealing with real struggles, in real life. For those times when we’re feeling less than magical, let us turn to some words of wisdom […]

It’s been eight years since we lost the pop icon Michael Jackson but his music–and his life–are still making waves today. Across genres many still credit the King of Pop for his influence. With back-to-back hits, it’s no surprise that most of the world can recognize his lyrics. Can you?! Find out with this quiz.

This past weekend TV One’s Unsung aired an episode on one of our favorite male groups, Jagged Edge. With numerous chart topping hits, Jagged Edge was definitely one of the hottest groups in the 90s and early 2000s. With classics like the smooth ballad Let’s Get Married and the party hit Where the Party At, Jagged […]

When I think of black women I think of strong, beautiful, magical beings who are more than worthy of love, abundance, confidence, and living their best lives. But, it’s no secret that this group of women happen to be some of the most marginalized group and the one people seem to have so much to […]

We’ve all had our share of rifts and tifts with those whom are close to us. I mean those situations or misunderstandings that leave us h-o-t, HOT. You dodge all their calls and efforts to make amends and reconcile, because what they did is just unforgivable in your eyes. While it may be easier to […]

I don’t know what is it about summer and reading but the two go together nicely. Despite the immense heat, it’s the ideal time to read as many books as you can while you have the time to chill in the sun. Every summer I try to come up with a list of books I […]