Hues of Beauty
After typing the term “yellow bone” into Urban Dictionary, the infamous dictionary of slang words and phrases, the definition “a light skin or bi-racial African American, usually mixed with black and white” appears. Type in its cousin, “red bone,” and you’ll get “a light skinned black female usually just a little bit darker than yellow
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Brownstone Women’s Spotlight: A Profile of Ocielia Gibson
More Than a Pretty Face I had the honor of meeting Ocielia Gibson earlier this year and became immediately inspired by her story. Not only does she currently hold the Miss Black USA title, but she is dedicated to empowering young girls of color just like Brownstone. Led by her faith and motivated by determination,
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Feeling Confident In a Bathing Suit
Skinny, big boned, plump or whatever you want to call yourself, why does the majority feel insecure in a bathing suit? Summer is one of the best times of the year. The warm breeze, tepid clear water, bright sunny days and warm nights makes us all aware of the summer season. No matter where you
read moreWoman on the Rise: Introducing Mia Campbell of MyPinkGrasshopper
Fashion fades, but style is forever… Fashion styling is unique art style that often goes ignored and I happen to know a young lady is is pretty good at it. Mia Campbell is a stylist, fashion enthusisast, and the creator of the popular Los Angeles based fashion blog, MyPinkGrasshopper. She has recently worked with celebrity photographer, Lance Gross
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What Type of Guy is Right For You?
Boys, boys, boys! Oh how we do adore! In high school my friends and I had a new crush like every two months. One could even assume that we were “boy crazy,” but can you blame us? There were so many different ones to choose from and I refused to discriminate. Granted, I only had
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Summer Time Hair Styles
“Summa summa summa time.” Ah, summer. The Fahrenheit continues to rise, the days get sunnier, and hair – much to our disappointment- becomes harder and harder to handle. The days of the “wash, blow, and go” aren’t as easy as they were for the winter, and if you’re someone with natural hair, you might just
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Now that I’m Older: A Letter to My Younger Self
If there is one thing that I have learned as an adult, it’s that hind sight is always 20/20. There are so many things that we learn later in life that we wished we had known when we were younger. I think that your teenage years can be one of the most stressful times in
Brownstone Women’s Spotlight
Brownstone Women’s Spotlight: A Profile of Ocielia Gibson
More Than a Pretty Face I had the honor of meeting Ocielia Gibson earlier this year and became immediately inspired by her story. Not only does she currently hold the Miss Black USA title, but she is dedicated to empowering young girls of color just like Brownstone. Led by her faith and motivated by determination,
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Hues of Beauty
After typing the term “yellow bone” into Urban Dictionary, the infamous dictionary of slang words and phrases, the definition “a light skin or bi-racial African American, usually mixed with black and white” appears. Type in its cousin, “red bone,” and you’ll get “a light skinned black female usually just a little bit darker than yellow
Brownstone Women’s Spotlight: A Profile of Ocielia Gibson
More Than a Pretty Face I had the honor of meeting Ocielia Gibson earlier this year and became immediately inspired by her story. Not only does she currently hold the Miss Black USA title, but she is dedicated to empowering young girls of color just like Brownstone. Led by her faith and motivated by determination,
Feeling Confident In a Bathing Suit
Skinny, big boned, plump or whatever you want to call yourself, why does the majority feel insecure in a bathing suit? Summer is one of the best times of the year. The warm breeze, tepid clear water, bright sunny days and warm nights makes us all aware of the summer season. No matter where you
Summer Time Hair Styles
“Summa summa summa time.” Ah, summer. The Fahrenheit continues to rise, the days get sunnier, and hair – much to our disappointment- becomes harder and harder to handle. The days of the “wash, blow, and go” aren’t as easy as they were for the winter, and if you’re someone with natural hair, you might just
Behind the Scenes: Careers Beyond the Camera
When most people think of the entertainment industry, they tend to think primarily of the celebrities involved – and that’s by design. Those celebrities, however, are only part of the story. There are full teams of people from various creative disciplines who play major roles in entertainment. People may not realize all else there is
Makeup Your Mind: The Great Makeup Debate
Growing up, my father never let me wear makeup. He would always tell me, “the more make up you wear, the uglier you are.” I thought he was silly, especially since I wanted to be a supermodel and all the models wore makeup. In high school, I vividly remember going to the bathroom every
Journey to a Redeemed Heart
My infatuation for you was more like a curse or disease, silent but deadly, slowly eating away at my flesh, my soul, my mind but most of all my heart a day to day addiction, just slowly but surely you turned into a habit. Habitually you become my ritual, replacing everyday routines to fit more
More than a Social Club: The Legacy of Black Sororities
“All they do is throw parties.” “That one only takes pretty girls.” “It’s something bougie girls join.” You’ve probably heard people say things like this about Black sororities before, right? But few know about the rich legacy of these organizations. As we celebrate Black History Month, I would like to highlight some of the things
When I Grow Up…
As we reflect on the legacy left by scores of influential and intelligent African Americans during Black History Month, consider how their legacies came to be. What did these individuals do that made them worthy of recognition for years to come? What were the contributions these individuals made that continue to benefit and better society
Top Five Most Played Out Valentine’s Day Gifts
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, plenty of people are looking forward to the amazing gifts that they’ll either give or receive. Others are stumped and don’t know what to purchase. I’m in hopes that the people who are stumped take the time to read this article for I’ve compiled a list that should
