M'Ballu Tejan-Sie

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Meet Dr. Kari, the Woman Behind Hollywood’s Goddess Locs

May 29, 2018

Meet Dr. Kari, the Woman Behind Hollywood’s Goddess Locs

Meagan Good, Kelis, and Tyra Banks have all rocked her Goddess Locs on red carpets, but find out why.

This Beauty Blogger Convinced Too Faced Cosmetics to Be More Inclusive

Oct 17, 2017

This Beauty Blogger Convinced Too Faced Cosmetics to Be More Inclusive

Like a lot of women of color, Jackie Aina had trouble finding makeup that matched her skin tone.

This Bungee Dance Class Is Oh So Fly

Oct 2, 2017

This Bungee Dance Class Is Oh So Fly

This high-flying workout is winning people over, one bungee cord at a time.

Meet the 10-Year-Old Who Went From Being Bullied to a Business Owner

Sep 28, 2017

Meet the 10-Year-Old Who Went From Being Bullied to a Business Owner

Bullied for her skin tone at 10 years old, Kheris Rogers is now flexin' in her complexion with a t-shirt line.

Hella Style: Insecure's Costume Designer Is Doing It For Black Culture

Aug 14, 2017

Hella Style: Insecure's Costume Designer Is Doing It For Black Culture

Whether you're #TeamIssa, #TeamLawrence, or even #TeamTasha, the cast of Insecure has a style that catches any eye.

How the Star of Patti Cake$ Is Paving Her Own Way in Hollywood

Aug 4, 2017

How the Star of Patti Cake$ Is Paving Her Own Way in Hollywood

Meet the star behind the film Sundance and Cannes can't get enough of: Patti Cake$.

7 Men Who Weren't Afraid to Rock a Dress

Jun 27, 2017

7 Men Who Weren't Afraid to Rock a Dress

Whether wearing a kilt, miniskirt, or dress, these celebrities prove that guys can slay as they damn well please.

The Word's Youngest Filmmaker Is Changing the African Narrative

Jun 17, 2017

The Word's Youngest Filmmaker Is Changing the African Narrative

Zuriel Oduwole has produced four documentaries, met 24 heads of state, and been named one of the world's most powerful kids, all before her 15th birthday.

Why China McClain Doesn’t Want to Straighten Her Magic

Jun 17, 2017

Why China McClain Doesn’t Want to Straighten Her Magic

"I'm sick of straightening this magic.

Meet the Woman Bringing Low-Cost Organic Options to Food Deserts

Jun 16, 2017

Meet the Woman Bringing Low-Cost Organic Options to Food Deserts

After growing up in a food desert in South Los Angeles, Olympia Auset is now bringing low-cost organic foods to her hometown.

Rihanna Shouldn't Have to Bother With Body Shamers

Jun 8, 2017

Rihanna Shouldn't Have to Bother With Body Shamers

"If you can't handle me at my 2007 Gucci Mane, then you don't deserve my 2017 Gucci Mane," Rihanna said.

Gal Gadot's Love of Flats Makes Her a True Fashion Hero

Jun 7, 2017

Gal Gadot's Love of Flats Makes Her a True Fashion Hero

Gal Gadot is here to save the day from painful heels.