Before Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter sent the world into a frenzy for all things Country, S. Dott was already living that life. An artist from the heart of Louisiana, he’s seen the style evolve from something people “clowned” him for to a global phenomenon. “Shout out to Beyoncé, she got the whole world on board right now, and it’s an amazing thing to see,” he says with his Louisiana accent coming through.
“How could a country advertise Opportunity, Hope, and Freedom and not expect people to flood its boarders?” In the midst of political debates on who can call America home, it’s easy to forget the foundation on which America was built and the life-changing promise it still offers to all. Read Sulaiman’s story.
Beauty definitely has a name, its Emme. The 5-foot-11, twice named People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” is the world’s first plus-size model. Emme is a mother, television personality, author, lecturer, creative director for clothing lines, and a globally recognized women’s advocate with a 20-year tenure. When she is not changing societies view one body image at a time, she is joining forces with major companies and hosting events like the one she held this past Saturday, Oct. 25th. Emme Read more […]
A close friend of mine (of non-black decent) asked me; why isn’t it titled ALL HUMANS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I paused at first, as I shared her same feelings. Then, unlike her, I began to think about the harshness and racism I experienced as a child and as an adult. Racism from people who are not black, and racism from people who ARE black. As much as I wanted to say racism and the color of ones skin is a thing of the past, I couldn’t ignore the cries of help from a world sick with it. From the Donald Sterling situation, Read more […]
While her personal life lies under the media microscope, the multi-platinum recording artist Keyshia Cole keeps it all business. She celebrated her Keyshia Cole x Steve Madden collection with an appearance at Dillard’s Post Oak-Galleria in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 5th. Cole’s first collection for Steve Madden features fun prints, sky-high heels, platforms, wedges, and knee-high gladiator sandals. Supporting her #SMxKeyshia line, she donned one of her new items from the collection, the KC-TELME Read more […]
Flip Flop with Beautiful Textures’ New Texture Manageability System! There has been a loud cry of help from women with natural hair who want to wear their hair straight without damaging their curls. On the flip side, they want their curls to be more manageable, elongated, frizz free, and defined. Earlier this year, Beautiful Textures answered that cry by debuting their new Texture Manageability System (TMS) to the hair community. The Beautiful Textures Glam Squad has been travelling to select Read more […]
Calling All UK Naturalistas! I have been a fan of YouTube Sensation Taren Guy ever since my big chop 4 long years ago. Last Fall she embarked on a multi city tour where she hosted discussions on natural hair health and social issues within the community to live audiences reaching hundreds of people per city. One of the stops she made was in my own city, Houston, TX! To add to the already awesome experience, I had the chance not only to meet her but to also interview her! Now Read more […]
Mr. Carter (Jay-Z) Strategically Uses Social Media
“@S_C_: Better Question, is it the last time?” In response to “Do you think #MCHG is the first time you‘ve changed the rules?” – @NickPokorzynski
