Tennis can be a thrilling sport in and of itself, so when an upset happens… it’s peak excitement! People love rooting for the underdog in general, so upsets are popular in any competition. Continue Reading Meet Naomi Osaka. Osaka is a 19-year-old 6th seed (No. 45) Haitian-Japanese tennis player. Recently, Osaka’s life changed in a moment after she pulled a…
If you’re an active Twitter user, you must’ve heard about Matthew A. Cherry (The Last Fall, 9 Rides). Dubbed by me as “the social media hype man,” Cherry is always dropping positivity onto the timeline whether it’s a funny video or celebrating an undiscovered filmmaker. Continue Reading A former NFL player and filmmaker in his own right, Cherry has recently…
Photo Credit: @iamawog Pretty pastel dresses, patent leather Mary Janes, and those frilly, ruffled socks. For many of us, Easter Sunday meant a new dress, new shoes, and new hair. Continue Reading If you’re celebrating Easter this year, you don’t have to hunt for pretty styles for your little girl! We searched the web for the cutest styles for little ladies–so…
Watch out, Usain Bolt. The world’s fastest man has some new competition–and she’s only twelve years old. Continue Reading Brianna Lyston set a new record when she flew past her competitors, finishing the 200-meter final of the Boys and Girls Championship in Kingston, Jamaica with a record-breaking time of 23.72 seconds. At the age of fifteen, eight-time Olympian Usain Bolt…
The Dance Theatre of Harlem is showcasing the power of diversity through a new short film that highlights Black ballet dancers. Continue Reading High Above is a short film that takes us through the death of a Black girls grandmother, ultimately inspiring her to want to dance. The short piece reminds us of just how much the power of representation…
Written by Mike Orie of Afrotrak.com Actress/Producer Andrea Lewis has released a short docu-series titled Finding Magic. The short five-minute film features Essence Atkins, amongst other and highlights what it means for Black women to find their magic. It is part one of a three part series. Continue Reading The short film opens with a definition of Black Girl Magic….
Photo courtesy of Essence//March On Washington 2017 Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Everyday there’s a different headline about what’s going on with the Trump Administration. And while it’s affecting a lot of us, many are choosing to focus on life outside of what’s going on in The White House. Continue Reading Essence recently caught up with a few women…
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